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Security - 18 December 2025
JNIM and GSIM Claim Attacks on Burkinabe Forces in North-Central Burkina Faso
Kaya, December 12, 2025 - Militant groups JNIM and GSIM reported coordinated attacks against Burkinabe security forces in the Kaya region on December 12, 2025.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 18 December 2025
Shelling reported in Mikenke, Uvira, after AFC/M23 announces withdrawal
Heavy bombardments were reported early Friday morning in Mikenke, a locality in Uvira territory, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, despite the AFC/M23’s earlier announcement that it had withdrawn from Uvira.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 18 December 2025
Air Force Technical School (ETAA) Welcomes First Class of Technicians
Niamey, December 16, 2025 - The Air Force Technical School (ETAA) officially inaugurated its first class of Air Force technicians on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 18 December 2025
JNIM Terrorist Attack in Blindio: Southern Threat Escalates
Sikasso, December 20, 2025 - JNIM militants attacked and set fire to the sub-prefecture of Blindio in the Sikasso region. No casualties have been reported.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 18 December 2025
JNIM Targets Burkinabe Army Convoy in Séno Province
Séno, December 12, 2025 - The jihadist group JNIM reported an attack on a Burkinabe army convoy in Séno province between Dori and Gorgadji on December 12, 2025.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 18 December 2025
New Russian Mercenaries Arrive in Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou, December 14, 2025 - A contingent of Russian mercenaries arrived in Ouagadougou on December 14, 2025, sources confirmed.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 18 December 2025
Nigerien Chief of Staff Visits Mali to Strengthen Military Ties
Bamako, December 17, 2025 - Major General Moussa Salaou Barmou, Chief of Staff of the Nigerien Armed Forces, paid an official working visit to Bamako on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 18 December 2025
Flag Presentation to the United Sahel Force: Strengthening Regional Military Cooperation
Bamako, December 20, 2025 - General Assimi Goïta presided over the flag presentation ceremony for the United Force of the Alliance of Sahel States (UF-AES), symbolizing the shared commitment of Mali, Burkina Faso, and…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 18 December 2025
FDLR Burns Village in Walikale, Killing Four
The FDLR armed group has burned down an entire village in Walikale territory, North Kivu province, in eastern DRC, killing at least four people and forcing dozens to flee.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 18 December 2025
AFC/M23 Facilitates Return of More Than 500 Burundians Stranded in Uvira
Uvira, DR Congo - December 14, 2025 - The AFC/M23 coalition has facilitated the return of more than 500 Burundian nationals from Uvira territory in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, after days during which they were…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 17 December 2025
Malian Air Force Destroys Three Terrorist Sites Near Sikasso
Sikasso, December 14, 2025 - Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) aircraft have struck and destroyed three terrorist positions located north and northeast of Sikasso.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 17 December 2025
JNIM Seizes Militia Headquarters in Ouahigouya, Northern Burkina Faso
Ouahigouya, December 17, 2025 - The armed group JNIM (Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin) announced on Wednesday evening that it had taken control of the headquarters of a Burkinabe militia in Bangassi, located in the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read