An obvious target for those leading the fight against terrorist financing is the world of offshore banking.

ECONOMIST: A worldwide attempt to stop finance for terrorists

French President Francois Hollande has said there will be "total mobilisation of the state to fight all terrorist threats".

BBC: France 'uncovers biggest bomb plot in years'

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius spoke with his Nigerien counterpart and expressed France's solidarity with Nigerien authorities in the fight against terrorist groups, the ministry said.

CNN: Report: Islamist militants claim 2 deadly attacks in Niger