13 November 2024
Russian mercenaries from the "Medvedi" Brigade have left Burkina Faso due to the Ukrainian Armed Forces offensive in the Kursk region, the French Le Monde reports. According to the publication, there were about 200-300 mercenaries from the brigade in Burkina Faso. About 100 of them have already left the country. The reason for the mercenaries' departure was the Ukrainian Armed Forces offensive in the Kursk region, as the brigade commander Viktor Yermolaev confirmed to Le Monde.
Mali: Two pick-ups destroyed by army aviation in Boni yesterday
Burkina: Al Qaeda in the Sahel's JNIM reports that its attack on Bagsalogho on 26AUG24 was against a militia, resulting in the deaths of around 300 fighters. As militiamen, they ask to be considered civilians2 month ago
Burkina: Al Qaeda in the Sahel's JNIM reports that its attack on Bagsalogho on 26AUG24 was against a militia, resulting in the deaths of around 300 fighters. As militiamen, they ask to be considered civilians
2 month ago
In Burkina Faso, the al-Qaeda-aligned JNIM extremist group has massacred as many as 300 civilians in the centre-nord region town of Barsalogho. Attack came despite the government of Ibrahim Traoré receiving a 24-hour warning that it would occur
2 month ago
Mali: LCI suspended for "glorifying terrorism"
2 month ago
Russian-backed juntas in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso ask UN Security Council to take action against Kyiv for supporting rebels in Sahel, -joint letter
Niger Diffa Province: The Islamic State’s Western Africa Province (ISWAP) claims an ambush on the Red Cross accompanied by the Nigerien Army IED attack and a consequent assault with  machine gun fire leading to the death of 8 Red Cross workers and 1 Nigerien soldier2 month ago
Niger Diffa Province: The Islamic State’s Western Africa Province (ISWAP) claims an ambush on the Red Cross accompanied by the Nigerien Army IED attack and a consequent assault with machine gun fire leading to the death of 8 Red Cross workers and 1 Nigerien soldier
Turkish-made UCAVs used by local operators were featured in the JNIM/AQIM video, with the JNIM/AQIM leader openly mentioning Turkish mercenaries and Sadat. Over the past few months, numerous Syrian opposition fighters were allegedly deployed to Niger and Burkina Faso2 month ago
Turkish-made UCAVs used by local operators were featured in the JNIM/AQIM video, with the JNIM/AQIM leader openly mentioning Turkish mercenaries and Sadat. Over the past few months, numerous Syrian opposition fighters were allegedly deployed to Niger and Burkina Faso
3 month ago
Azawad movement says they have received no help from Ukraine, foreigners. "We can clearly say that we received no outside help for the fighting at Tinzaouaten," Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadan of the CSP-PSD
Mali: Al Qaeda in the Sahel's JNIM reports attacking a vehicle of the Malian army and Russian troops with an explosive device last night near Goumbou3 month ago
Mali: Al Qaeda in the Sahel's JNIM reports attacking a vehicle of the Malian army and Russian troops with an explosive device last night near Goumbou
3 month ago
Russian Defense Minister Belousov discussed prospects for military cooperation with heads of military delegations from Burkina Faso and Niger, the Defense Ministry reported
Burkina Faso: On 5AUG24, President Ibrahim Traore announced another failed coup attempt in the country. Intelligence Minister and several agents arrested
3 month ago
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with the defense ministers of Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Mali and the Central African Republic. The delegations arrived in Moscow to participate in the Army-2024 forum
3 month ago
Libyan National Army: We have strengthened our borders with Mali, Niger and Chad amid growing instability in these countries
3 month ago
Mali orders Swedish ambassador to leave country within 72 hours
United States Announces Nearly $536 Million in Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Sub-Saharan Africa
Mali Kidal drone strike ~10km north of Boghassa on August 5. According to its own source the target struck was civilian. It is interesting to know the type of ammunition used given the small size of the craters and the visible debris.3 month ago
Mali Kidal drone strike ~10km north of Boghassa on August 5. According to its own source "the target struck was civilian". It is interesting to know the type of ammunition used given the small size of the craters and the visible debris.
3 month ago
JNIM AQMI claims attack against Wagner on August 6 on a road in Mourdiah "great human loss" without giving a precise figure / recognizes the death of a jihadist during the attack
The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada BIO, arrived this Wednesday morning in Ouagadougou for a working and friendship visit
3 month ago
Niger announces that it would break its diplomatic relations with Ukraine “with immediate effect.”
3 month ago
Ukraine reserves the right to take all necessary political and diplomatic measures in response to the unfriendly actions of the Transitional Government of the Republic of Mali - Ukraine MFA
US withdrawal from Niger is complete - ahead of schedule @USAfricaCommand says US forces and assets have left Air Base 201 in Agadez". The U.S. Department of Defense and the Nigerien Ministry of National Defense recognize the sacrifices made by both nations' forces"
3 month ago
Mali says it has cut diplomatic relations with Ukraine after a military official suggested Kyiv had played a role in deadly fighting near the Algerian border last month
Islamic State Greater Sahara claims to have conducted an ambush on a Mali army convoy in Tabangou, Gao region, killing over 20 soldiers last Tuesday3 month ago
Islamic State Greater Sahara claims to have conducted an ambush on a Mali army convoy in Tabangou, Gao region, killing over 20 soldiers last Tuesday
Niger: JNIM of Al Qaeda in the Sahel confirms that the two kidnapped Russians are in its possession3 month ago
Niger: JNIM of Al Qaeda in the Sahel confirms that the two kidnapped Russians are in its possession
In Nigeria, thousands of demonstrators have been in the streets since August 1 to express their frustration with the high cost of living. They call for improving the governance system
[Azawad] The Patriotic Liberation Front-FPL warns the putschists in power in Niamey of possible involvement in the conflict between Azawad and Mali. Niger FPL warns General Tiani against interference in the conflict between Azawad and the State of Mali3 month ago
[Azawad] The Patriotic Liberation Front-FPL warns the putschists in power in Niamey of possible involvement in the conflict between Azawad and Mali. Niger FPL warns General Tiani against interference in the conflict between Azawad and the State of Mali
At least 13 people were killed in protests against the high cost of living in Nigeria
Mali JNIM AQIM regarding the Tinzawaten strikes, once again points the finger at Turkey the Erdogan government with its ministries of foreign affairs and defense regarding the aid and assistance granted to the juntas through the sales of drones and munitions3 month ago
Mali JNIM AQIM regarding the Tinzawaten strikes, once again points the finger at Turkey "the Erdogan government with its ministries of foreign affairs and defense" regarding the aid and assistance granted to the juntas through the sales of drones and munitions
Mali: CSP-DPA issues statement calling for general mobilization. All forces in the country must now unite for one objective, and this objective is Azawad and the people of Azawad3 month ago
Mali: CSP-DPA issues statement calling for general mobilization. "All forces in the country must now unite for one objective, and this objective is Azawad and the people of Azawad"