Ansarul Islam (Sahel)
| Ansarul Islam | |
|---|---|
| Leaders | Ibrahim Malam Dicko (2016–2017) Abdoul Salam Dicko (2017–Present) |
| Dates of operation | December 2016–present |
| Ideology | Salafi Jihadism |
| Size | 300–350 |
| Allies | Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin |
| Opponents | State opponents |
| Battles and wars | Islamist insurgency in the Sahel, Mali War, Jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso, Global War on Terrorism, and the JNIM-ISGS war |
Ansarul Islam is a militant Islamist group active in Burkina Faso and in Mali. It was founded by Boureima Dicko, also known as Ibrahim Malam Dicko, and it is the first native Jihadi group in Burkina Faso. The group cooperates closely with Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM).