Are drones, AI making it harder to fight armed groups in the Sahel?
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A recent attack on the international airport and military airbase in Niamey, Niger, claimed by ISIL (ISIS) in Sahel Province (ISSP), highlights the group's growing capabilities and confidence. Analysts suggest this attack, along with a region-wide trend, indicates armed groups in the Sahel are increasingly utilizing advanced technology like drones. These groups, including ISIL and al-Qaeda affiliates, are reportedly using drones for intelligence gathering and to target army positions with explosives. The attack on the Niger airport, which involved breaching military drone hangars and damaging aircraft, demonstrates a shift from rural attacks with rudimentary weapons to more sophisticated operations, raising concerns about the escalation of the Sahel crisis. The use of drones in this conflict marks a dangerous turning point.
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