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world12 days ago•5 min saved

Ghanaian Tomato Traders Among Casualties in Burkina Faso JNIM Attack

At least 20 people were killed in Saturday attacks in Titao, Burkina Faso, with seven Ghanaian tomato traders among the dead, reportedly burnt beyond recognition. The traders were part of a supply truck targeted by the jihadists; road access is blocked, hindering evacuation and embassy visits. The jihadist group JNIM, linked to al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility. Ghana’s interior minister and Burkinabè authorities are coordinating burials and survivor repatriation as the region experiences a spate of attacks in recent days.

via BBC|

#burkina-faso #ghana #islamist-militants

africa19 days ago•5 min saved

West Africa jihadists weaponize cheap drones in widening campaign

Jihadist groups in West Africa are increasingly using commercially available drones for reconnaissance and attacks. Acled reports about 69 drone strikes by the al-Qaeda–aligned Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) in Mali and Burkina Faso since 2023, with roughly 20 by Islamic State affiliates (ISWAP and ISSP) across Nigeria and neighbouring countries. The latest attack on Jan 29 targeted a Nigerian military base in Borno, and ISSP also attacked Niger's Niamey airport, signaling a broader trend: drones lower costs and risk for militants and enable high‑impact operations. Experts call for preemptive strikes against drone sites and stronger counter-drone defenses to curb this escalation.

via BBC|

#africa #drones #issp

world29 days ago•3 min saved

Niger’s junta vows retaliation after Niamey airport gunfire

Heavy security was deployed around Niamey’s main airport after overnight gunfire and explosions; General Abdourahmane Tchiani accused France, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire and vowed retaliation, with observers suggesting a jihadist attack. Reports on state TV of damage to aircraft and a French national killed remain unverified, as Niger’s junta tightens control and deepens ties with Russia amid persistent insurgencies.

via The Guardian|

#airport #jnim #junta

africa1 month ago•2 min saved

Niger strips licences of drivers over Mali fuel deliveries amid jihadist blockade

Niger’s transport ministry revoked the licences of 14 transport operators and 19 drivers who refused to transport fuel to Mali, where jihadists led by JNIM have blockaded imports and attacked tankers. Mali, which relies on Niger for fuel, has seen shipments disrupted as convoys face militant threats along a 1,400km route; some deliveries have still reached Mali, while planned shipments stalled due to refusals. Sanctions require surrender of licences and documents, highlighting the government's effort to enforce obligations amid the broader insurgency.

via BBC|

#africa #fuel-blockade #jnim

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Jihadist Blockade Threatens Mali's Stability and Security

Jihadist group JNIM has orchestrated a fuel blockade in Mali, severely disrupting daily life, economy, and healthcare, while escalating regional instability and exposing the government's vulnerabilities amid ongoing insurgency and geopolitical shifts.

via BBC|

#economic-impact #fuel-blockade #jihadists

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Jihadist Encirclement Threatens Mali's Stability

The al-Qaida-linked group JNIM is escalating its attacks in Mali, blocking supply routes and threatening to turn Mali into an Islamist state, while the country faces political instability, fuel shortages, and potential further coups, with international warnings urging citizens to evacuate.

via The Guardian|

#coup #islamist #jnim