Africa · Western Key Facts —UN Briefing. On 14 July 2026, the UN Security Council was told that jihadist groups are using drones, encrypted communications and cryptocurrencies at “breakneck speed.” —Armed Drone Strikes. ISWAP conducted approximately 10 armed drone strikes between 2024 and early 2026, including a coordinated four-drone attack on a Nigerian forward operating base in December 2024. —Crypto Fundraising. An ISWAP-linked media unit has publicly solicited donations in bitcoin, and TRM Labs confirms crypto is used to purchase weapons and drones. —Regional Spread. Nine African countries have recorded …
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UN: West African Terror Groups Now Use Drones and Crypto
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July 20, 2026
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