11 October 2024
A Russian ship carrying weapons and logistic equipment to Moscow’s Africa Legion arrived in the Libyan eastern port of Tobruk, sources say
Niger (Sahel): ISIS carried out an attack on trucks carrying vehicles belonging to UN Peacekeeping Forces in Téra, Tillabéri Region.  As a result seemingly at least two SouthAfrica-made flag-zaflag-za BAE Systems RG-33L 6x6 armored vehicles (MMPVs) were set on fire by IS militants6 month ago
Niger (Sahel): ISIS carried out an attack on trucks carrying vehicles belonging to UN Peacekeeping Forces in Téra, Tillabéri Region. As a result seemingly at least two SouthAfrica-made flag-zaflag-za BAE Systems RG-33L 6x6 armored vehicles (MMPVs) were set on fire by IS militants
On April 10, 100 Russian military instructors arrived in Niger. They delivered to the country military equipment for the latest generation air defense system purchased from the Russian Federation, local state television channel RTN reported.
6 month ago
Mali's junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the country
6 month ago
In Mali, the junta suspends the activities of political parties and associations
Pictures showing newly received Turkish made TB-2 and Akinci attack drones with HGK-82 and TEBER-82 general purpose bombs which can be guided, MAM-L and MAM-T guided munitions of the Burkina Faso Air Force
Islamic State West Africa (ISWA/Wilayat Gharb Afriqiyah) Claims Responsibility for an Armed Assault on a Red Cross Vehicle in Chetimari, Diffa Region, Niger
ISWAP says it executed a Nigerian army spy near Kirinwa town6 month ago
ISWAP says it executed a Nigerian army spy near Kirinwa town
On the night of 30 to 31/03, at 2 a.m., around fifteen militants from Katiba Hanifa (JNIM) attacked the position of the National Guard in Kirtachi (Kollo, Tillabéri) with the aim of freeing a certain Ali Maïgarize, detained for his supposed links with militants.6 month ago
On the night of 30 to 31/03, at 2 a.m., around fifteen militants from Katiba Hanifa (#JNIM) attacked the position of the National Guard in #Kirtachi (#Kollo, #Tillabéri) with the aim of freeing a certain Ali Maïgarize, detained for his supposed links with militants.
In just two days, al-Qaeda in Sahel (JNIM) attacked three Mali army and Russian Africa Corps (former Wagner) bases, shelling with Grad rockets Timbuktu and Gao military airports. Today a new bombing was conducted on Anefis in Kidal. Besides them, multiple other operations Mali
6 month ago
Niger revokes a military agreement with the US relating to the status of US military staff in the country. The US has about 1,000 troops still in Niger and $110 million drone base. The announcement comes only 48 hours after a US delegation visited Niger
7 month ago
Explosions and shootings in N'Djamena, the capital of Chad
The Nigerian army has issued a rare statement denying reports of an alleged coup plot.The Nigerian Defence Headquarters said it was categorically false. It follows reports that the Presidential Guard had been mobilised because of the suspected coup
7 month ago
ECOWAS lifts its economic sanctions against Guinea
Al-Qaeda informs on their attack on the Burkina Faso - Benin border, killing four Beninese soldiers and seizing various loot7 month ago
Al-Qaeda informs on their attack on the Burkina Faso - Benin border, killing four Beninese soldiers and seizing various loot
8 month ago
Reuters: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso decide to withdraw immediately from the West African regional economic bloc, ECOWAS.
8 month ago
Mali ends the Algiers agreement signed in 2015
Russian troops have begun deploying to Burkina Faso to strengthen the security of the country's transition leader, Ibrahim Traore, and the people of this state, Bloomberg reports. Military specialists with equipment and weapons will train local troops and patrol dangerous areas.
Blinken: Côte d'Ivoire is an essential partner for us and other countries, and we appreciate its leadership in combating extremism
8 month ago
Deputy Ministers of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexander Fomin and Yunus-Bek Yevkurov held a working meeting with the Minister of National Defense of the Republic of Niger, Salifu Modi
[Mali]: FAMa and Wagner forces reportedly dropped a barrel bomb from a helicopter on a nomadic camp in Aghalak (18.3902, 1.8233), Kidal, on December 30. The bomb did not explode and caused no casualties. A first in the country but current in Syria9 month ago
[Mali]: FAMa and Wagner forces reportedly dropped a barrel bomb from a helicopter on a nomadic camp in Aghalak (18.3902, 1.8233), Kidal, on December 30. The bomb did not explode and caused no casualties. A first in the country but current in Syria
10 month ago
The UN mission Minusma officially ends 10 years of presence in Mali (AFP, spokesperson)
10 month ago
Islamic State seems to have stormed Menaka today, while FAMA sent airforce to support forces on the ground. A major battle occured, for now assessments are being made.ISGS might not publish anything for a long time, judging from recent Niger rampage and 2-months long silence
Sahel Soum: yesterday, Nov 26, GAT JNIM attacked the town of Djibo. The material and human damage is enormous and impossible to assess at present. Airstrikes were also carried out against the attackers10 month ago
Sahel Soum: yesterday, Nov 26, GAT JNIM attacked the town of Djibo. The material and human damage is enormous and impossible to assess at present. Airstrikes were also carried out against the attackers
The Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces informs national and international opinion that the FAMa took up a position in the city of Kidal this Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Kidal: Approximate location of one of this morning's drone strikes which caused victims among schoolchildren on a break and also small food sellers for this purpose.11 month ago
Kidal: Approximate location of one of this morning's drone strikes which caused victims among schoolchildren on a break and also small food sellers for this purpose.
Kidal the toll of today's strike is increasing. Several civilians killed, including children. Kidal drone strike a few moments ago this 7/11/23 an injured civilian11 month ago
Kidal the toll of today's strike is increasing. Several civilians killed, including children. Kidal drone strike a few moments ago this 7/11/23 an injured civilian
In Mali, UN peacekeepers in Kidal are destroying their own vehicles and abandoning base as other outposts are captured by Tuaregs/JNIM. The junta blames UN for ”compromising security by leaving too early”11 month ago
In Mali, UN peacekeepers in Kidal are destroying their own vehicles and abandoning base as other outposts are captured by Tuaregs/JNIM. The junta blames UN for ”compromising security by leaving too early”
11 month ago
Mali rebels claim takeover of vacated UN base near strategic town of Kidal: Separatist rebels in north on Tuesday claimed to have taken over an evacuated UN camp in the strategic town of Kidal
In northern Mali, Minusma accelerates its withdrawal from Kidal