9 November 2024
Sahel-"Nothing will change about our commitment to support France in these efforts" on counterterrorism in the region, per @PentagonPresSec, asked about France changing its force posture "As their needs change, we'll adapt our support"
2 year ago
Troops kill 3 militants, rescue 8 victims in Kaduna communities
2 year ago
Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State has said banditry will not end soon in his state because of individuals using insecurity to score political point and justify their views that government is not serious about bringing a halt to the crisis
Two CJTF members were killed by an IED in the area of Dikwa. It hasn't been claimed by ISWAP yet, but we should expect them to claim the incident soon2 year ago
Two CJTF members were killed by an IED in the area of Dikwa. It hasn't been claimed by ISWAP yet, but we should expect them to claim the incident soon
2 year ago
Mali: Popular demonstrations on Friday denounced the sanctions adopted by ECOWAS against the military junta and French support for the organization.
2 year ago
Burkina Faso: 9 civilians were killed on Saturday in an attack perpetrated by unidentified armed men in the locality of Namssiguian in the Center-North of Burkina Faso, according to the Burkina Information Agency (AIB)
2 year ago
At least 10 civilians killed in Burkina Faso attack: security sources
Nigeria: Gunmen attempted to storm Yamarkumi, a village 5 km from the town of Biu in the southern part of Borno State, at 3 p.m. and were repelled by the army, who reportedly killed several activists2 year ago
Nigeria: Gunmen attempted to storm Yamarkumi, a village 5 km from the town of Biu in the southern part of Borno State, at 3 p.m. and were repelled by the army, who reportedly killed several activists
2 year ago
Today, ISWAP invaded Kautikari (southeast of Chibok) and wreaked havoc for three hours. Three people were killed and many were injured. It seems similar to other recent attacks in Chibok LGA.
In this week's al-Naba', ISWAP reported a new attack - more mortar shelling, in this case, of the Damasak base on New Year's Day, apparently during the celebrations in the town, related to the reopening of a market in the town2 year ago
In this week's al-Naba', ISWAP reported a new attack - more mortar shelling, in this case, of the Damasak base on New Year's Day, apparently during the celebrations in the town, related to the reopening of a market in the town
US role is to "enable, support & build the capacity, particularly of our Sahel ian & also broader int'l partners" per @StateDept's Gonzales "It's a multi-dimensional challenge requiring a multi-dimensional response" he adds, noting important of state & local governance
2 year ago
EU will fall in line with ECOWAS sanctions on Mali, Borrell says
Lithuania's Minister of National Defence: At the meeting of EU Defence Ministers we are talking a lot about EU missions and operations, also, the destabilising effect of Russian Wagner's mercenaries. In fact, Wagner are the same 'little green men' who help Russia to expand its spheres of influence in the world2 year ago
Lithuania's Minister of National Defence: At the meeting of EU Defence Ministers we are talking a lot about EU missions and operations, also, the destabilising effect of Russian Wagner's mercenaries. In fact, Wagner are the same 'little green men' who help Russia to expand its spheres of influence in the world
2 year ago
They attacked the convoy and abducted an unspecified number and one person was said to have been killed. The people were on their way to Kano and Kaduna
The government of Mali denounced violation of airspace by French Military plane A400 with license plate FRBAN towards Abidjan and the French authorities, who decided to act and support the sanctions imposed by the ECOWAS which includes Air and border closures. The Malian government also in the principal of reciprocity, after the sanctions imposed on Mali, has also closed the land and airspace for ECOWAS neighboring countries, with the exception of Guinea2 year ago
The government of Mali denounced violation of airspace by French Military plane A400 with license plate FRBAN towards Abidjan and the French authorities, who decided to act and support the sanctions imposed by the ECOWAS which includes Air and border closures. The Malian government also in the principal of reciprocity, after the sanctions imposed on Mali, has also closed the land and airspace for ECOWAS neighboring countries, with the exception of Guinea
Russia and China block France's UNSC statement supporting ECOWAS sanctions on Mali
Police exhume body of 13-year-old kidnap victim, arrest suspect in Kano
ISWAP claimed Buratai attack, saying at least ten soldiers were killed, while two armored vehicles and five cars were burned and an SUV and three motorbikes were captured, along with weapons and ammunition2 year ago
ISWAP claimed Buratai attack, saying at least ten soldiers were killed, while two armored vehicles and five cars were burned and an SUV and three motorbikes were captured, along with weapons and ammunition
Atleast 3 Boko Haram JAS Militants in Kayamla, around Cashew Plantation After they rustled cows. They were engaged by CJTF Intelligence Commanders team in conjunction with 73 BN. AK 47 were recovered2 year ago
Atleast 3 Boko Haram JAS Militants in Kayamla, around Cashew Plantation After they rustled cows. They were engaged by CJTF Intelligence Commanders team in conjunction with 73 BN. AK 47 were recovered
2 year ago
The military junta in Mali condemns the harsh sanctions imposed by "ECOWAS" group on the country
2 year ago
Burkina - jihadist groups at open war against the nationals of the following localities: Djibo, Arbinda, Gorgadji and Titao
The last couple of days saw several incidents, although the weekend is rather calm. On Wednesday ISWAP claimed an attack in Garkida (Adamawa State) from a previous day. The group said it had killed a member of a local vigilante group/militia2 year ago
The last couple of days saw several incidents, although the weekend is rather calm. On Wednesday ISWAP claimed an attack in Garkida (Adamawa State) from a previous day. The group said it had killed a member of a local vigilante group/militia
2 year ago
At least three police officers lost their lives in an accident that occurred along Kubwa-Zuba expressway, opposite popular Gwarinpa Estate in Abuja
2 year ago
New sanctions imposed on Mali by Economic Community of West African States
Presidents Burkina-bé @rochkaborationpf and Beninese @PatriceTalonPR talk about the security crisis in the Sahel and the threats to the Gulf of Guinea countries, on the sidelines of the extraordinary summits of UEMOA and ECOWAS, in Accra2 year ago
Presidents Burkina-bé @rochkaborationpf and Beninese @PatriceTalonPR talk about the security crisis in the Sahel and the threats to the Gulf of Guinea countries, on the sidelines of the extraordinary summits of UEMOA and ECOWAS, in Accra
2 year ago
Nigeria said Sunday that gunmen killed at least 200 people and displaced thousands more in multiple raids in the northwest over the last week, dealing a heavy blow to authorities struggling to restore order
2 year ago
Nigeria: Dozens of residents were reportedly killed by gunmen who attacked several communities in Anka and Bukkuyum regions, in Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria
According to Reuters, Wagner mercenaries have taken over the Timbuktu base
2 year ago
Benin: Two soldiers of the Beninese armed forces died and two were injured this morning after their vehicle was blown up on an artisanal mine, according to security sources
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Burkina Security: At least ten civilians were killed on Wednesday January 05, 2022 by armed individuals in Ankouna in the commune of Pensa in the Sanmatenga region of Center_Nord