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

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

Benin: New terrorist attack against a military base in the Northeast (Alibori)

On February 4, 2025, terrorists attacked a Beninese army base between Kandi and Guéné (Alibori). The defense and security forces’ (FDS) response forced the attackers to retreat towards W National Park, with no military casualties. This is the second attack in a month, following the January 8 attack against an “Operation Mirador” site in Banikoara,

Niger struck by the expansion of the terrorist group Lakurawa

For the second time this month (January 7th and 20th), the terrorist group Lakurawa, affiliated with the Islamic State, attacked the town of Bazaga (Tahoua), causing human casualties and material damage. Originating from Northwestern Nigeria and active since 2018, Lakurawa has been increasing violence against civilians, using Tahoua as a rear base. Unclaimed terrorist attacks

Major new attack in northern Benin

On January 8, 2025, a terrorist group carried out an attack against an advanced position of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) in the three-border zone between Benin-Burkina Faso-Niger (“Triple Point”) in Banikoara (Alibori Department). At least 28 soldiers were reportedly killed during this attack, the deadliest Benin has ever experienced. This attack, which lasted

Mali 🇲🇱 – Algeria 🇩🇿 : Diplomatic Escalation Amid Counter-terrorism Disagreements

A new diplomatic crisis erupts between Bamako and Algiers, revealing divergent approaches in managing the Sahelian crisis. Serious Accusations Between Both Countries On January 1, 2025, relations between Mali and Algeria reached a new low. Malian authorities launched particularly serious accusations against their northern neighbor, claiming complicity with terrorist groups. At the Heart of the

Cameroon: Terrorist group activity persists in the Far North

Between December 7-11, 2024, several terrorist incidents were recorded in the Mayo-Sava department, notably marked by a series of kidnappings targeting farmers. Additionally, the terrorist threat remains high in the neighboring Logone-et-Chari department, where the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) continues its activities, as illustrated by the looting of a truck carrying food and

Mali 🇲🇱 : Reorganization of Tuareg armed groups within the Front for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA)

A Malian drone strike targets the leadership of a new Tuareg separatist coalition immediately after its formation, marking an escalation of tensions in the North. Formation of a New Separatist Coalition On November 30, 2024, the political landscape of Northern Mali experienced a significant shift with the announcement of the Front for the Liberation of