25.08 #Mali FLA social media accounts are agin claiming that several drones struck the Tessalit Security Forces camp.
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25.08 #Mali FLA social media accounts are agin claiming that several drones struck the Tessalit Security Forces camp.
As per @julesduhamel.bsky.social information, the video doesn’t show the Amachach military camp. What is seen are residences south of Tessalit (20.2001, 1.0163)
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23.08 #Mali the FLAs drone attack this morning at Tessalit
23.08 #Mali FLA accounts on social media are claiming the Africa Corps base at Tessalit was hit by several drones early this morning.
22.08 #Niger Despite claims by the Security Forces of the killing of Boko Haram leader Ibrahim Bakoura Doro, aka Abu Oumaimah, during airstrikes in the Diffa region intercepted communications counter this. Bakoura was heard to express his surprise at the claim & denied it in comms to his commanders
Apologies for the lack of posts due to travel. 21.08 #Mali 🇲🇱 Several reports indicate that JNIM were still occupying the Security Forces base at Farabougou after their attack on the 19.08
Even more emails from Russia's disinformation campaign, with continued targeting of Moldova, and lots of mimicking of Newsguard. I still suspect the volume of videos and images targeting Moldova is an attempt to get the election results called into question because of the interference.
Le Monde Video: In Mali, Tuareg rebels fight the army with new drones. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GH6x...
#Mali 19.08 JNIM fighters clashed with Security Forces in Kassela, less than 50km from Bamako. 20.08 Pro-FLA sources reported 3 FPV drones targeted a position occupied by Africa Corps personnel in Aguelhok, killing 6, injuring 7 and damaging 2 vehicles.
19.08 #Mali IS-SP have reportedly attacked the Security Forces camp at Tessit, pro-government sources say the situation is under control. Africa Corps mercenaries were reportedly onsite to reinforce the position since last June's devastating attack.
19.08 #Mali Geolocation of the Security Forces base in Farabougou.
19.08 #Mali JNIM claim responsibility for targeting a Security Forces / Africa Corps vehicle with an IED in the Mourdiah area.
19.08 #Mali Video footage from the Security Forces base in Farabougou (Niono Cercle, Segou region) showing a disabled Russian supplied AFV and smoke in the background.
19.08 #Mali Video posted to Al Zallaq Media of the attack on possibly the Security Forces / Donzo militia HQ at Farabougou.
19.08 #Mali In a series of coordinated attacks across the Segou region JNIM assaulted the Security Forces / Donzo militia HQ at Farabougou, attacks were Biriki-Were, the city of Diabaly was shelled by the militants and an IED targeted a Security Forces vehicle near Gouma.
#BurkinaFaso Geolocations of the JNIM attack on Tanwalbougou (12.0554, 0.7805) by @chrisadayton.bsky.social & @ influhunter (on X)
18.08 #BurkinaFaso VDP MILITIA position in Tampé was overrun by JNIM
18.08 #Mali JNIM has claimed responsibility for an IED attack on a Security Forces / Africa Corps patrol at the western entrance to Timbuktu.
18.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM claimed responsibility for ambushing a Security Forces patrol near Titao.
17.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM fighters erecting their flags on roundabouts in Tanwalbougou, located 50km east of Fada N’Gourma.
17.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM have reportedly carried out an attack on Tanwalbougou, located 50km east of Fada N’Gourma.
Reports indicate that the ambush was carried out by IS-SP.
Filmmaker & historian Alex Bescoby spoke about Help4ForgottenAllies, which provides welfare to veterans in Myanmar who were never officially recognized for their service, & his upcoming doc The Last Burma Star. He reminded us to remember Burmese victims & allies. #AlexBescoby #ForgottenAllies #Burma
17.08 #BurkinaFaso A convoy Dori & Sebba convoy came under attack by an armed group this morning and has been reportedly since then. According to sources the convoy called for assistance from the Security Forces but with no response. Previous supply convoys in the area have incurred heavy casualties
It appears IS-SP were responsible for the attack and the death toll may be much higher.
16.08 #BurkinaFaso As many as 10 VDP militia were killed when and armed group attacked Korizéna and Débéré-Doumam near Gorom-Gorom. These villages are just 10kms from the Essakane gold mine operated by IAMGOLD, the Canadian-based intermediate gold producer.
16.08 #Mali JNIM targeted a Security Forces / Africa Corps patrol with two IEDs near Soumpi part of the Cercle de Niafunké commune in the Tombouctou Region.
16.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM reportedly took control of the village of Kalga (possibly Zomkalga) in Yatenga Province. Fighters remained there most of the day despite locals using messaging apps to call for help from the Security Forces.
14.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM reportedly attacked a VDP militia post in Kouaré, located 15km from Fada. The VDP of Kouaré apparently suffered heavy losses, Security Forces personnel from Fada N'Gourma responded to the attack but were ambushed on the way. No casualty figures as yet.
16.08 #BurkinaFaso The 7th Rapid Intervention Brigade conducted a major operation near Banwa reportedly killing dozens of JNIM fighters while capturing a large quantity of weapons, equipment.
16.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM has issued a claim that they have overrun a VDP militia post in Ouahigouya area.
16.08 #Mali According to the UNHCR, Burkinabe refugees from the Loroum and Sourou areas arriving at Koro in Mali increased from 1200 to 9,350
14.05 #Niger IS-SP reportedly massacred 19 civilians near Komabangou in the Tillaberi region. 03 passengers managed to escape & 02 women were spared, likely so that word of the massacre would be spread.
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/16/w...
How can you not sing our governments praises? Upholders of decency! Protecting us against dangerous terrorists like these. Probably the most moral government in the world.
The next episode in the series on JNIM by @fulelo.bsky.social @ikrassi.bsky.social with Collins Nabiswa & @jboswall.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/4BRX...
15.08 #Mali JNIM has issued a statement claiming an IED attack on a Security Forces / Africa Corps patrol between Goundam and Timbuktu.
Posts on social media reportedly show a significant force of JNIM fighters moving from Mali into Burkina Faso to aid the groups forces there. There are reports of VDP militia posts coming under attack along their way positions on their way & of a mobilization of fighters in eastern Burkina Faso.
Boyne's a big baldy fucking cry baby
IS-SP fighters watch IS-Mozambique's new video release 'Light of Jihad'.
ISWAP fighters in Nigeria watch IS-SP's (Sahel Province) latest video 'Lions of the Sahel' while openly displaying rare weapons captured from Nigerian.
Amidst coup speculation, economic issues, and constant insecurity, #Mali's military junta has decided to return several important ancient manuscripts to #Timbuktu. The timing appears a deliberate attempt to reassure the public that security is improving www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a....
13.08 #BurkinaFaso IS-SP fighters attacked a JNIM position at Nakou (near Dori) killing 01 JNIM fighter. 14.08 JNIM Carried out an ambush on a Security Forces patrol near ‘Soudkouri’, a village reportedly near Fada N’Gourma. A VDP militia post in Douma was also attacked by the group.
13.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM's attack on Security Forces positions in 'Riu', near Ouahigouya, resulted in the killing of 2 soldiers and capturing a large number of motorcycles, a vehicle plus weapons, ammunition, a Starlink dish and a DJI drone.
13.08 #BurkinaFaso Geolocation work by @ influhunter (on X) JNIM fighters moving relatively unopposed through Youba (13.6682, -2.3687).
After almost a year I decided to resume reporting on Jihadism in the Sahel: Co-authored with @hasretkargin.bsky.social and Brenno Fedi Fineschi Sahel Monitoring May 2025 www.counterextremism.com/blog/sahel-m...
June 2025 in the Sahel series for the Counter Extremism Project Again co-authored with @hasretkargin.bsky.social and Brenno Fedi Fineschi www.counterextremism.com/blog/sahel-m...
13.08 #BurkinaFaso In the third attack so far this month JNIM fighters succeeded in entering Youba and reportedly claim to have killed a significant number of Security Forces personnel while apparently meeting little resistance.
13.08 #Mali JNIM claims responsibility for and IED attack on a Security Forces vehicle near Timissa.
13.08 #Mali JNIM has claimed to have carried out an IED attack against a Security Forces vehicle between Bla and Segou.
13.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM has issued a claim that they have overrun a VDP militia post in Ouahigouya.
13.08 #Mali JNIM has claimed the targeting of a Security Forces / Africa Corps convoy between Bourem and al Moustarat with an IED.
12.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM claimed to have taken control of 02 VDP militia posts in the Nagaré area.
12.08 #Mali JNIM has claimed it killed 02 members of the Security Forces in their attack on a post at Carrefour Djenne and they captured weapons and equipment.
12.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM claimed to have taken control of 02 VDP militia posts in the Nagaré area.
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12.08 #Mali JNIM has claimed responsibility for a drone attack on a Security Forces vehicle Danderesso and Sikasso.
12.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM has claimed responsibility for 02 attacks near Ouahigouya, the first at Réko and a second on a militia position 50kms away at Kassouka.
12.08 #Mali Former Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maïga has reportedly arrested as part of the mass arrests in connection with a coup plot.
11.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM has issued a follow up statement claiming they killed 20 members of the Security Forces (soldier & militia) in their attack on Youba. Weapons, ammunition and other equipment was also captured.
12.08 #BurkinaFaso A WFP (World Food Program) was reportedly struck by an armed drone at Sollé, in Loroum province. The plane was reportedly damaged, and the pilot injured.
12.08 #Mali JNIM has issued a claim that have overrun a Security Forces position at Carrefour Djenne.
12.07 #Mali JNIM destroyed a Security Forces vehicle (Russian Ural-4320) in the Mopti region today with an IED, between Tile and Kirki, near Bankass.
#BurkinaFaso From the 08.08 to the 10.08 the town of Soudougui was attacked by more than 100 terrorists from the north and south. Although the first attack was repelled, the terrorists eventually overcame the Security Forces due to lack of reinforcements or air support.
11.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM claimed responsibility for an attack of a VDP Militia post in Youba.
10.08 #BurkinaFaso An attack on Kombouari, a village located in the Diapangou commune resulted in reports 4 deaths with many others missing. Following the burial of the victims, the population fled due to the risk of a second attack.
11.08 #Niger A Security Forces and a civilian vehicle struck IEDs near Baroua, Diffa region. 05 civilians and 04 members of the Security Forces were killed and others were wounded.
11.08 #Mali A Security Forces drone strike killed 09 civilians at a wedding ceremony near Kita.
As Israeli leaders mobilize for the final phase of ethnic cleansing in Gaza, ‘Sharif and his colleagues were too dangerous to their propaganda. The next wave, the Israeli government intends, will unfold in darkness.’
11.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM claims to have taken control of a VDP militia post in the Gaoua area.
11.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM claims to have overrun a Security Forces position Moussokantou in the Dida Forest area. No information as yet on casualties.
An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza. Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF. #NotATarget Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...
10.08 #Mali Pro-FLA accounts are reporting a drone attack on the base occupied by Africa Corps personnel at Diré.
10.08 #BurkinaFaso Barsalogho, Sanmatenga Province reportedly came under attack in the morning & been occupied since 8 a.m. Another attack is reportedly ongoing at Kossouka.
09.08 #BurkinaFaso Zaognatinga, in the Diabo area was reportedly attacked by unidentified gunmen who killed 03 civilians. 10.08 #BurkinaFaso An attack reportedly to place in Diabo, casualty figures unavailable.
10.08 #BurkinaFaso Video footage of a reported JNIM attack on a Security Forces base in Soudougui. JNIM carried out an attack there on the 08.08.
🇧🇫🇲🇱🇳🇪 Central #Sahel– Map of Islamic State activity (2025). IS struggles to expand into central Mali, Burkina Faso & Benin, consolidating core areas instead. Facing resistance from JNIM, the group progresses eastwards in Niger, and in Nigeria (Kebbi, Sokoto). Data: @acleddata.bsky.social
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09.08 #BurkinaFaso A significant number of JNIM fighters were reportedly killed during failed attack on Kantchari, where the BIR 24 (24th Rapid Intervention Brigade) are located. Security Forces later displayed weapons, motorcycles and other items recovered after the attack.
Explaining the meaning of "low profile" to Gendarmes in Mali
10.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM has released video of 19 Burkinabe soldiers captured in the Foutouri attack on the 25.07. The group is holding prisoners from both Burkina and Mali possibly for the reasons of a prisoner exchange.
Even on the security side of things as soon as you had to have a security forces escort it destroyed engagement with the local populations.
Yes unfortunately those days of being able to do a trip like that safely are kind of over right now. I used to meet quite a lot of travelers on the coastal road between Nouadhibou and Nouakchott when I worked in Mauritania.
Reportedly more than 30 officers arrested, including generals Abass Dembélé and Nema Sagara.
09.08 #Mali JNIM claims responsibility for targeting a Security Forces patrol between Tily and Kikiri.
09.08 #Mali #Azawad There are reports that at least 6 mass graves have been discovered between Kidal and Anefif with more than 70 victims. The grave sites were uncovered following heavy rains in the area.
10.08 #Mali A large number of military officers have reportedly been arrested overnight for apparently being involved in a coup plot.
09.08 #BurkinaFaso The village of Pibaoré came under attack this morning, casualties are unknown. This is the second attack in 2 weeks.
"A disaster": Russia's Africa Corps suffers its first defeat in Mali www.france24.com/fr/afrique/2...
#Mali - ISSP activity (January-July 2025). ( @julesduhamel.bsky.social )
#Spain and #Switzerland CANCEL their F-35 fighter jet orders Trump calls it “very unfair.” Swiss leader Balthasar Glättli says: "Those who hurl rocks at us in trade shouldn't expect gifts in return."
08.08 #Niger JNIM has issued a statement claiming an attack on a Security Forces post at Tounounga killing 01 soldier and capturing weapons and equipment while destroying vehicles and motorcycles.
06.08 #BurkinaFaso 02 Water and Forestry officers were killed by unnamed terrorists in the Bissiga area (Boulgou province). 04 other personnel are reported missing.
Reportedly video footage of JNIM fighters inside the Security Forces base at Soudougui.