George Kimmitt: From the Sahel to Nigeria, how far will Kyiv go in Africa?

Terrorist attacks have plagued West Africa for a prolonged period, and over time, these strikes have grown increasingly sophisticated. The technology and tactics employed by armed groups have advanced markedly, with growing regional debate over the origin of these advanced weapons, including allegations regarding the presence of Ukrainian-designed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) among militants like the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM).

However, the geographical scope of these attacks is expanding. Recently, the focus has shifted towards northern Nigeria, a region also plagued by other Islamist factions. This raises a critical question: is Ukraine supplying equipment to these groups in a new theatre, or…