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Security - 9 October 2025
Ituri: 90% of Lopa residents return to their villages thanks to the presence of the FARDC and MONUSCO
Around 90% of the inhabitants of the Lopa group, in the Djugu territory (Ituri), have returned to their villages after several months of displacement caused by armed violence, local dignitaries said on Thursday 9…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 9 October 2025
Tanganyika: 1,800 displaced families from North and South Kivu cry out for help in Hongwa
Around 1,800 displaced families from North and South Kivu are living in extremely precarious conditions in the village of Hongwa, about ten kilometres from Kalemie, in Tanganyika province.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 9 October 2025
DRC: Government warns of influx of new refugees and calls for safe voluntary return
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Jacquemain Shabani, warned of the growing influx of refugees into the Democratic Republic of Congo, estimated at more than 88,000 people from South Sudan and the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 9 October 2025
Army base destroyed in Timbuktu
On Thursday, October 9, terrorist groups linked to al-Qaeda attacked the Kelhoussa military base in Timbuktu. Videos released by the extremists show thick black smoke rising from the camp, claiming total destruction.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 9 October 2025
Eleven Malian Officers Removed Following Coup Attempt Allegations
BAMAKO, Mali - On October 8, 2025, eleven officers, including two generals, were formally removed from Mali’s armed and security forces.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 9 October 2025
Moroccan Military Delegation Visits Bamako to Strengthen Security Cooperation
BAMAKO, Mali - A Moroccan military delegation visited Mali on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance defense collaboration between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of Mali.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 9 October 2025
Insurgencies and Cross-Border Crime Test Niger’s Security Gains
NIAMEY - Niger’s security landscape remains volatile, defined by ongoing insurgent attacks in the Tillabéri, Tahoua, and Diffa regions, even as the government intensifies military operations to reclaim stability.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 8 October 2025
Malian Army Kills Ten Terrorists and Recovers Stolen Livestock in Markala
MARKALA, Mali - On October 2, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) conducted a successful counterterrorism operation in Markala, Ségou region, killing around ten militants and recovering livestock stolen from local…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 8 October 2025
President Tiani Conducts Security Assessment in Tillabéri
TILLABÉRI, Niger - On October 4, 2025, President Abdourahamane Tiani visited the Tillabéri region, one of Niger’s most security-challenged areas, combining public engagement with operational oversight to reinforce both…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 8 October 2025
Malian Forces Neutralize Key Daesh Leader Boubacar Demougui in Joint Air Operation
MÉNAKA, Mali - In a significant counterterrorism operation, the Malian army, in coordination with security partners from Burkina Faso and Niger, successfully carried out targeted air strikes in the Inarabane area…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 7 October 2025
Two Terrorists Killed While Extorting Farmers in Central Mali
MALI - On October 1, Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) troops intercepted two armed extremists who were collecting illegal “rakat” payments - a form of extortion disguised as religious taxation - from local farmers.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 7 October 2025
Timbuktu Military Base Welcomes 300 New Recruits
TIMBUKTU, Mali - On September 30, the Timbuktu military base officially integrated 300 newly trained soldiers - including 10 women - into the Malian Defense and Security Forces.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read