Senegal: Terrorist Threat at the Gates of the Land of Teranga
On July 1, 2025, the GSIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims – affiliated with Al-Qaeda) claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks in the Kayes region (Mali), targeting in particular the town of Diboli, located just 1.5 km from the Senegalese border. This offensive marks a strategic push westward, at the
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Secure Your Teams with Our Specialized Training
In a world where threats of violence and terrorist acts are unfortunately omnipresent, the safety of your teams should not be left to chance. As a security consulting firm, we offer customized training programs designed to prepare your personnel to respond effectively to these critical situations. Our training goes beyond theoretical knowledge. It focuses on
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Cameroon: Douala – Maurice Kamto’s Meeting Suppressed Before Launch
On Saturday, June 8th, the planned gathering by Maurice Kamto, president of the MRC (Movement for the Renaissance of Cameroon), was stopped by authorities in Deido. Preventive measures were taken, including the prohibition of motorcycle taxi circulation and the deployment of a police cordon along the routes leading to the party headquarters. Additionally, Maurice Kamto
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From Wagner to Africa Corps – The Russian Footprint Strategy Continues
The Russian paramilitary Wagner Group has been present in Mali since 2021 and has officially announced its withdrawal from the country. However, this departure appears to be merely a transformation. Indeed, it is now Africa Corps — a structure linked to the Russian Ministry of Defense — that is taking over, with some former Wagner
Mali: Resurgence of terrorist violence in the Sikasso region.
Since mid-April, the Sikasso region in southern Mali has experienced a significant resurgence in terrorist actions, marked by multiple attacks using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and intimidation tactics targeting local populations. These offensives come as the Defense and Security Forces (DSF) and the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDH) intensify their operations in
TOGO: Drone Terrorist Attack Against the Togolese Armed Forces
Between April 5 and April 11, 2025, northern Togo, particularly the Kpendjal prefecture in the Savanes region, was targeted by a new terrorist attack. On April 9, terrorists deployed, for the first time, a kamikaze drone against an advanced post near Dapaong, injuring six soldiers. This unprecedented use of an aerial explosive device demonstrates the
Mali: Dismantling Terrorist Logistics Networks
Last week, in the North, particularly around Timbuktu, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) carried out several operations in the localities of Serere and Ber, where a terrorist was intercepted and neutralized, and vehicles transporting fuel were seized. Fuel is a vital resource for fighter mobility, motorized attacks, and the manufacture of explosives. This action aims
Does the Risk of Kidnapping Exist in the Gulf of Guinea?
While the pace of kidnappings of Westerners or individuals perceived as such had slowed in recent years, it seems that this activity has seen a resurgence since 2024. The recent kidnappings of a Spanish citizen in Algeria, four Moroccan truck drivers in Burkina Faso, and Austrian national Eva Gretzmacher in Niger could foreshadow a revival
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In Mali, Terrorist Groups Intensify Their Attacks Against Government Members
Last week, between Soribougou and Négala (Koulikoro), a ministerial convoy (that of the Minister of Environment) was attacked by presumed terrorists. This attack resulted in the death of a member of the Defense and Security Forces and wounded ten others. The incident is part of a series of attacks directed against state representatives (attack on