The Islamic State has released a new propaganda video detailing attacks across the Sahel, showcasing coordinated assaults on Malian and Nigerien military positions using motorcycle squads and technicals armed with AA guns.

Most notably, the footage includes the May 5, 2025 Niger attack (18 soldiers killed), potentially marking the first visual evidence of “Lakurava” militants — a once-communal defense force that evolved into a radical jihadist faction.