2 year agoBurkinaFaso: Series of events in this week's EMGA sitrep - Barkhane airstrike in the area of Diguel - Arms seizure in Seytenga - 20 militants killed in Yattakou - 30 militants killed in Gomboro - 10 militants "neutralized" and base dismantled in Tiebata
2 year agoBurkina: The army announces having neutralized 29 militants, yesterday Saturday, in Gomboro, Sourou, was recovered of the armament and the rolling means and of communication. 11 soldiers were injured in the fighting
Yesterday there was a deadly gun battle between BokoHaram & ISWAP terror groups in Sambisa forest, Borno State. Over 200 fighters reportedly lost their lives in the battle on both sides. Human intelligence says ISWAP are still hunting for the fleeing Bokoharam fighters
2 year agoNigeria: Six people were reportedly killed and one injured, as a combined team of soldiers and security officers from Ebubeagu attacked Umutanzi in the Orlu local government area in Imo state
2 year agoBurkina Sahel Soum: This 01/01, JNIM fighters again fired shells on the military base of the inter-armed regiment of Djibo. 4 shells launched that fell outside the camp. No damage recorded
2 year agoA day earlier, ISWAP attacked Mussa, a village in Askira Uba LGA. The statement, posted two days later, mentions the militants burning the local military outpost and capturing some weapons and ammunition.
2 year agoOn Christmas Eve, NAF airstrikes killed Abu Maryam, an ISWAP commander, in Bisko, in Abadam LGA. Unlike many other villages in Abadam LGA, this one actually remains inhabited
2 year agoAlso on 23/12, ISWAP attacked Hirpaya (just west of Chibok), destroying shops, looting various items, as well as some motorbikes. It also hasn't been claimed by the group yet.
2 year agoOn 23/12, ISWAP claimed an attack on a Cameroon Army base in Gouloudjahan, saying they had injured several soldiers
MNJTF Sector 4 Diffa says 22 ISWAP militants and six soldiers (two Nigerien and four Nigerian) were killed during the operation. Two vehicles are said to have been damaged, although ISWAP showed the destruction of at least three in a photo report earlier
Gunmen attack Anambra health centre, kill policeman, injure others
Mali: Four Malian soldiers were killed and a dozen others were injured in an attack in the region of Nara, in the west of the country, the army announced today
Russian Deputy Envoy at UN Polyansky: "Wagner PMC, that according to some western countries, is operating in Mali, has nothing to do with Russian government. No connection"
The Mali government denied information according to which mercenaries from PMC "Wagner" arrived on its territory, only Russian instructors work in Mali
2 year agoUS Embassy in Niger warns of possible attack being planned for Niamey or surrounding areas potentially using a stolen ambulance
France, the U.K., Germany and other governments say they have witnessed the deployment of Russian mercenaries of the Wagner force to Mali, and that Russia is backing the move
The Czech Republic, together with its partners, deeply regrets Mali's decision to invite mercenary units of the Russian Wagner Group to its territory, in which Russia is participating. Together with our partners, we will consider the implications for our engagement in Mali
French government source specifies that the "presence of operators of the [Russian paramilitary] Wagner group was observed", as well as "operational and logistical preparation activities"
In a joint statement, France, Germany, the UK and European "partners" engaged in Operation Takuba "strongly condemn the deployment of mercenaries on Malian territory"
2 year agoAnother attack (mortars Grad rockets) in the vicinity of the Maiduguri Airport, this time just ahead of the visit of President Buhari.
Ali Dawari village in Konduga LGA is under heavy ISWAP attack. Troops are currently battling with the terrorist since 7:15 a.m. The Location is close to Maiduguri through the cashew plantation. Recalled that ISWAP militants were sighted in the Location 4 days ago
2 year agoRussian Air Force 223rd Flight squadron Tupolev Tu-154M flew from Moscow Chkalovsky to Damascus Syria, continued to Al Khadim AFB Libya, then flew to Mali and landed at Bamako Président Modibo Keïta
Drought alert in the Sahel (Niger-BF-Mali): with zero rainfall / crops burned by the GAT / destroyed by the sudden rise of water or birds, lack of pastures, the year 2022 will be harsh for the populations.
Mopti: This December 15 early in the morning, the Mali-enne air force carried out several raids in the sector of Diallo (sub-prefecture of Ouo) where two (2) soldiers had lost their lives in an ambush set by the kM
2 year agoUS alarmed by a potential deployment" of Russia-backed Wagner Group forces in Mali, says @StateDeptSpox
Police arrest fake military officer in Kano
2 year agoISWAP just claimed an SVBIED attack against a Nigerian Army convoy near the town of 'Malm Fatori' in Borno province. The attack was carried out by "Abu Othman al-Ansari", and took place on December 11, allegedly resulting in heavy casualties. Here an aftermath picture
2 year agoWest African leaders meeting at a summit in Nigeria on Sunday demanded that the military-led Mali stick to plans for the February elections, threatening further sanctions if Bamako does not commit to return to democracy
Nigeria: On Sunday morning, armed men attacked communities in Imo State and allegedly kidnapped 2 traditional leaders. The gunmen also reportedly burned their palaces and vehicles during operations in the state's Okigwe local government area.
West African states call for Mali polls in February, threaten sanctions: official
Latest news from Sahel region: The Sahel part of Africa includes (from west to east) parts of northern Senegal, southern Mauritania, central Mali, northern Burkina Faso, the extreme south of Algeria, Niger, the extreme north of Nigeria, central Chad
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