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Security - 16 December 2025
JNIM Attack on Bougri, Gourma Province
Gourma Province, December 10, 2025 - On the evening of Wednesday, December 10, the village of Bougri in the commune of Tibga was attacked by JNIM (Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb) fighters.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 16 December 2025
Deadly Clashes Between JNIM and ISGS in Bangataka
Séno Province, December 7, 2025 - Intense fighting erupted on December 7 between JNIM (Al-Qaeda) and the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) in Bangataka, a locality in the commune of Gorgadji, Séno Province.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 16 December 2025
JNIM Seizes Kossouka in Yatenga Province
Ouahigouya, December 7, 2025 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) reportedly took control of the town of Kossouka in Yatenga Province, situated roughly 70 km from Ouahigouya.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 16 December 2025
Burundi Masses Troops and Heavy Weapons Near Rwandan Border as Regional Tensions Escalate
15 December 2025 - Burundi has been deploying large numbers of troops and heavy weapons near its border with Rwanda for several days, amid rising tensions between the two neighboring countries.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 16 December 2025
The population of Kirumba, in the southern part of Lubero territory, held a demonstration to
The population of Kirumba, in the southern part of Lubero territory, held a demonstration to protest atrocities committed by ADF rebels against civilians in the Bapere sector.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 16 December 2025
Niger-Uranium: Russian Ship Leaves Lomé, Uranium Convoy Remains Blocked
Niamey, December 8, 2025 - The Russian ship MATROS SHEVCHENKO departed the port of Lomé on December 8, after arriving on December 1, without unloading its uranium cargo, and remained offshore.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 16 December 2025
Malian Forces Neutralize Terrorists, Recover Equipment in Timbuktu Region
Timbuktu, December 12, 2025 - During an offensive reconnaissance mission south of Léré, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) neutralized three terrorists and recovered various military equipment.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 15 December 2025
Thousands March in Kiwanja to Support AFC/M23, Urge Security and Dialogue
Rutshuru, North Kivu - December 23, 2025 - Thousands of residents took to the streets of Kiwanja on Tuesday in a peaceful demonstration expressing support for the AFC/M23 coalition and rejecting the government of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Security - 15 December 2025
JNIM Ambushes Tanker Convoy on Bougouni-Bamako Road
Bamako, December 9, 2025 - JNIM militants launched an attack on a tanker convoy escorted by the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) along the Bougouni-Bamako road, setting several vehicles on fire and causing casualties among…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 15 December 2025
ESA Puts Air Defense on Maximum Alert
Bamako, December 8, 2025 - The Alliance of Sahel States (ESA) has placed its air and anti-air defense on maximum alert, following instructions from the Heads of State.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Security - 15 December 2025
Malian Armed Forces Foil Jihadist Attack in Sikasso
Sikasso, December 8, 2025 - The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) successfully repelled a jihadist infiltration near Mahou in the Sikasso region.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Security - 14 December 2025
Burkina Faso Commemorates 20 Years of CIMDH with Focus on Human Rights and International Credibility
Ouagadougou, December 16, 2025 - Burkina Faso continues to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Interministerial Committee on Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (CIMDH), with a roundtable discussion…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read