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🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: The attack took place in Dargo, not Kaya. Reports state that two VDP and one soldier were killed, but seven were wounded. The attack began at dawn and lasted three hours, reinforcements arrived two hours after JNIM militants had left. Footage below:

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🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: A VDP base was taken control of near Ouahigouya, #JNIM has claimed.

🇳🇪| #Niger: The Islamic State’s West Africa Province (#ISWAP) has claimed an attack on a military position in Diffa.

🇳🇬| #Nigeria: A ‘militiaman’ was executed in the countryside outside of Maiduguri, #ISWAP has reported.

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🇲🇱| #Mali: A number of FAMa / Wagner troops were killed after two military vehicles were completely destroyed by IEDs, #JNIM has claimed. Images of the aftermath below:

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🇧🇯| #Benin: A military base was overran near Karimama, located close to the border with Niger, #JNIM has reported.

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🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Several security personnel, both soldiers and VDP, were killed near Kaya. #JNIM militants also reportedly seized a significant haul of weapons and ammo, including 46 kalashnikovs, a drone, 103 magazines, and other pieces of military equipment.

The Sub-Saharan Security Review

New publication: 🇧🇫🇿🇦🇺🇸🇸🇩🇸🇴 My latest substack looks at JNIM’s siege of Djibo, Trump’s reaction to a South African land law, footage of IS Sahel, plus updates from the conflict in Sudan and the battle against IS in Puntland. open.substack.com/pub/theafric...

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4 February - 11 February

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🇲🇱| #Mali: A #FAMa / Wagner vehicle was attacked with an IED in Mopti region, #JNIM has claimed today.

🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Two VDP bases were targeted near Bam, #JNIM claimed last night. Two militiamen were killed and weapons and motorcycles were seized.

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🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Two military checkpoints were taken control of in Kongoussi, #JNIM claimed earlier today.

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🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Weapons and ammo were seized during this attack in Djibo, #JNIM has claimed. No reports of casualties, however.

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Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

🇲🇱| #Mali: Following claims earlier today that a military helicopter was downed by the FLA near Tessalit, #FAMa has reported that this morning a drone was intercepted while flying over Tessalit airport. It was allegedly observing a helicopter at the base, which was not damaged.

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🇲🇱| #Mali: It is being widely reported by Tuareg accounts that a #FAMa helicopter, likely operated by Russian forces, was shot down by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) near Tessalit. No visual confirmation at this time.

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Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

The Islamic State (#IS) has released over 20 minutes of footage focussed entirely on its #Sahel province. As is to be expected with IS media publications, the video was powerful, well-produced, and at times quite graphic. Below is a snippet, as well as some initial thoughts.

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Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: A military post near Banfora was taken control of, #JNIM has claimed.

Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Military positions around #Djibo have been attacked this morning, #JNIM has claimed. This is the third attack of its type in as many weeks, the AQ affiliate are ramping up the pressure on the besieged city.

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Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

🇳🇪| #Niger: The military suffered losses after being targeted by two IEDs near Samira and between Torodi and Niakatiré, #JNIM has claimed.

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Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

🇲🇱| #Mali: The military has claimed that 25 civilians were killed and 13 were injured in this attack. It has also been reported that 19 of the attackers were found dead. Contrary to reports that the security escort fled, #FAMa has alleged that it repelled the terrorists.

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Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

🇲🇱| #Mali: Footage of #Wagner troops searching and looting a civilian property, allegedly taken in the Gao region.

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Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

🇲🇱| #Mali: A #Wagner patrol was targeted with an IED between Bandiagara and Bankass, #JNIM has claimed today.

🇲🇱| #Mali: An IED attack targeting a FAMa / Wagner armoured vehicle in Koulikoro has been claimed by #JNIM.

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🇳🇪| #Niger: The military was targeted with an IED on the outskirts of Samira, #JNIM has claimed.

🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: An armoured vehicle was destroyed after it hit an IED near Ouahigouya, #JNIM has reported.

🧵| The Islamic State’s weekly al-Naba was released yesterday, the thread below reports on its editorial, as well as its claims in #Africa.

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It is highly likely that #IS-Sahel were behind this attack, although this has yet to be confirmed. I have seen several reports suggest that over 40 civilians were killed.

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🇸🇴| #Somalia: Over 70 Puntland security personnel, including commanders, have been killed in clashes over the past several days, #IS has claimed today in a lengthy statement. The group has also admitted to sustaining losses.

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🇲🇱| #Mali: A supply convoy travelling with a military escort was reportedly attacked by jihadists near Kobe, along the Ansongo-Gao axis. Five vehicles were purportedly destroyed, there also have been reports of civilian casualties.

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🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: An armoured vehicle was destroyed after it hit an IED near Ouahigouya, #JNIM has reported.

🇳🇪| #Niger: The military was targeted with an IED on the outskirts of Samira, #JNIM has claimed.

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🇲🇱| #Mali: An IED attack targeting a FAMa / Wagner armoured vehicle in Koulikoro has been claimed by #JNIM.

Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

🇳🇬| #Nigeria: Images from an #ISWAP ambush on the military near Goniri, Yobe.

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🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Military vehicles struck IEDs near Belga and Nagaré, #JNIM has claimed.

Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

🇳🇪| #Niger: A military patrol was ambushed by #IS Sahel Province militants near Bankilaré, Tillabéri on Monday. The group claim nine soldiers were killed and others were wounded, one vehicle was also destroyed. IS also report seizing weapons and ammo.

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Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Six #VDP members were reportedly killed in attacks near Koulpélogo and Dédougou on 02/02 and 03/02 respectively, #JNIM has claimed. Weapons and motorcycles were seized during the attacks.

🇸🇴| #Somalia: Local sources claim that up to 20 foreign fighters were killed during clashes with security personnel today. There are also reports that more air strikes targeting #IS took place in Puntland this evening.

The Sub-Saharan Security Review

The latest Sub-Saharan Security Review is out now, covering events in #Somalia, #DRC, #Niger, #Sudan, as well as the suspension of #USAID. Click the link below to read more: substack.com/@theafricain...

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🇹🇩| #Chad: The Turkish military will take control of the Abeche military base in the country’s east. This announcement is a significant development in relations between the two countries and once again highlights Turkey’s burgeoning role a security partner in the region.

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🇧🇯| #Benin: An attack on a military outpost near #Kandi has been claimed by #JNIM. The group report no casualties but state weapons were seized.

🇲🇿| #Mozambique: #IS-M has claimed an attack on the military in the village of Metubi, Mocimboa da Praia region. Images of the operation have been released.

Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: A VDP base near Dédougou was reportedly taken over by #JNIM.

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Charlie Werb @charliewerb.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

🇲🇱| #Mali: Several soldiers were reportedly killed after their vehicle struck an IED on the outskirts of Boulékéssi on 01/02, #JNIM has claimed.

🇳🇪| #Niger: Two Chinese nationals were reportedly kidnapped in Agadem earlier today, the attackers also killed two Nigerien security personnel while carrying out the kidnapping.

🇲🇱| #Mali: Three shells were fired at the centre of Bourem earlier today, leaving several injured.

🇲🇱| #Mali: Four Malian soldiers were killed in this ambush, #JNIM has reported this evening. Weapons, vehicles, and ammo were also seized.

🇲🇱| #Mali: A #FAMa vehicle was targeted with an IED between Bandiagara and Sevare, #JNIM has reported. This is the third attack claimed by the group in this area in the space of days.

🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: The military suffered human and material losses after a patrol was targeted with IEDs near Banfora and Goa over the past week, #JNIM has claimed.

🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Three military positions were taken control of in #Djibo, #JNIM has claimed. This report comes just over 72 hours after its last claimed attack in the city.