2 year agoAccording to Reuters, Wagner mercenaries have taken over the Timbuktu base
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
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
ISIS has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Nigerian army post in the town of Gombe (near the border with Nigeria's Borno State), allegedly killing 2
Police raid kidnappers' camp, arrest two suspects in Jigawa
Gunmen abduct Chinese nationals, kill security guards at hydropower plant in Niger State
2 year agoMali's transitional authorities are continuing their desire to integrate arms carriers into the Malian Armed Forces. Including in Ménaka. Without going through the process defined in the Peace Agreement for the creation of the reconstituted Armed Forces
It was gathered that the bandits first attacked Kudu da Gari settlement in Sabon Birni, Igabi LGA and killed seven residents with four others critically injured
2 year agoISWAP claimed the attack on Marte yesterday. The statement says a suicide bomber ("Abu Sulayman al-Ansari") detonated his SVBIED near the local military outpost. After the detonation, the militants attacked the outpost. Ten soldiers are claimed killed and wounded
2 year agoNigeria: Days after military operations in Zamfara state killed two leaders of militant groups and their supporters, another pillar, Bello Turji, freed dozens of victims kidnapped by his group
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.
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