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Security - 4 January 2026
Mali - Security Update, Kayes Region
Kayes Region - December 26, 2025 Attack on Military Barracks: The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) announced that it had seized full control of a Malian army barracks in Sandaré, capturing a significant…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Bougouni, Mali - JNIM Targets Malian Army and AU Forces Vehicle
Bougouni, December 25, 2025 The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it targeted a vehicle of the Malian army and African Union forces with an explosive device near the town of Bougouni on…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Mali Secures Waiver of Port Penalties for Cargo at Dakar Port
Bamako, December 29, 2025 The President of the Malian Shippers’ Council (CMC) has announced that a waiver of port penalties-including demurrage, warehousing, and container detention fees-has been granted to Malian…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Sikasso, Mali - JNIM Seizes Three Army Barracks in Kalana
Sikasso, December 26, 2025 The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it had taken control of three Malian army barracks in the town of Kalana, located in the Sikasso region, on the morning of…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Mali - IS Issues Evacuation Warning in Gao Region
Gao - December 31, 2025 ; The Islamic State (IS) in the Sahel province has issued an audio warning to residents in the Aribanda region, located south of the Niger River, instructing them to relocate to the north bank…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Ségou Region - JNIM Seizes Pro-Government Militia Bases
Ségou Region - January 3, 2026 The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) announced that it had taken full control of two bases belonging to pro-government militias.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 27 December 2025
Approximately 423 candidates, including 29 women, took the entrance exam for military academies
Approximately 423 candidates, including 29 women, took the entrance exam for military academies across the Democratic Republic of Congo in Kisangani.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 27 December 2025
At Least 20 Killed in Clashes Between Mobondo Militia and FARDC in Kikwit
Kikwit, Kwilu Province, DRC - Sunday, December 29, 2025
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 27 December 2025
FARDC Launches Offensive to Retake Uvira Amid Ongoing Clashes with AFC/M23
Uvira, South Kivu - December 27, 2025 - The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have launched a major campaign to retake strategic areas of South Kivu, including the city of Uvira, from the AFC/M23…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 26 December 2025
Kinshasa: Traditional Healers Gather at Cemetery to Pray for FARDC in Conflict With M23
KINSHASA, DRC - December 21, 2025 - Traditional healers from across the Democratic Republic of Congo gathered early Sunday morning at the Gombe cemetery in Kinshasa to perform rituals and prayers seeking spiritual…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 26 December 2025
FARDC Condemns Discriminatory Remarks, Suspends Spokesperson
Kinshasa, DRC - Monday, December 29, 2025
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 26 December 2025
FARDC Recaptures Katoyi After Fierce Clashes with AFC/M23
Masisi, North Kivu, DRC - Monday, December 29, 2025
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read