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Security - 21 November 2025
Nationwide Success Against Criminal Networks
The November 19 Gouré operation exposed sophisticated cross-border smuggling, with a weekly capacity of 8,450 liters-equivalent to an annual value of 180 million CFA Francs.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 21 November 2025
Major Incident Analysis: Garbougna Attack
GARBOUGNA, Tillabéri Region-The November 19 attack revealed persistent terrorist capabilities despite overall security improvements.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 21 November 2025
JNIM IED Attack Threatens Supply Routes to Sikasso and Bamako
Sikasso Region, Mali - November 15, 2025 - JNIM claimed responsibility for an improvised explosive device (IED) attack targeting Malian armed forces between Loulouni and Sikasso.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 20 November 2025
Fuel Smuggling and Impersonation Rings Dismantled in Niger
NIAMEY, Niger - In a coordinated crackdown on illegal activities, the National Guard of Niger successfully disrupted fuel smuggling operations and exposed long-running impersonation schemes.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 20 November 2025
AFC/M23 Leader Advocates for Federalism and Renaming of the DRC
Goma, 27 November 2025 - Corneille Nangaa Yobeluo, leader of the AFC/M23 coalition fighting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government, has called for a major overhaul of the country’s governance, including a…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 20 November 2025
DRC: FEC Requests Postponement of Standardized Invoice Implementation
Kinshasa, November 18, 2025 - The Federation of Congolese Businesses (FEC) has requested a postponement of the rollout of the standardized invoice system, originally scheduled for December 1, 2025.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 20 November 2025
Russian Mercenaries Attack Miners in Gao
Gao Region, Mali - November 15, 2025 - Russian mercenaries from Africa Corps were spotted at the Intahaka mine, tasked with protecting the gold mines.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 20 November 2025
High Islamic Council Raises Moral Concerns in Gao
Gao Region, Mali - November 14, 2025 - The High Islamic Council alerted the regional governor to a perceived decline in moral values in the Gao region.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 20 November 2025
Tragic Death of Student in Ménaka
Ménaka, Mali - November 14, 2025 - A young girl from the public high school in Ménaka was found dead in a school room on November 14, 2025.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 20 November 2025
Mass Exodus from Loulouni Following Clashes
Loulouni, Mali - November 14, 2025 - A report by Joliba TV highlights the mass exodus of residents from Loulouni after violent clashes between JNIM and Dozo militias.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 19 November 2025
Peace Talks in Doha, Prisons in Kinshasa: AFC/M23 Challenges the DRC’s Security Leadership
The AFC/M23 coalition, which is battling the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has questioned what it calls a glaring contradiction in the country’s leadership-pursuing peace talks in Doha while…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 19 November 2025
Rocket Attack Targets Kidal During Anniversary Celebrations
November 14, 2025 - Kidal Region, Mali - Three rockets struck the city of Kidal during celebrations marking the takeover of Kidal by Wagner and the Malian army on November 14, 2023. Most participants fled the area.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read