Sahel region hardest-hit by terrorism worldwide, says Global Terrorism Index 2025

The Sahel region in Africa accounted for 51 percent of global terrorism-related deaths in 2024, up from 48 percent in 2023, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), published by the Sydney-headquartered Institute for Economics and Peace.

According to the report, the Sahel also accounted for 19 percent of all worldwide terrorist attacks in 2024.

Burkina Faso remains the most affected country in the region. Over 700 deaths…