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Eleven Russian nationals were arrested in Tunisia in November 2024 near the Algerian border under suspicion of involvement in terrorist activities. According to the Russian Embassy, the detainees were in possession of equipment deemed inconsistent with their declared purpose of studying local traditions. Tunisian authorities are analyzing seized audiovisual materials, and no court date has been set. The Russian Embassy has suggested the charges could be downgraded. Tunisia continues anti-terrorism operations in the Kasserine [...]
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Malian religious leader Thierno Amadou Hady Tall, a prominent figure in West African Sufism known for advocating moderation, has died after being kidnapped by jihadists in late December 2024. The Groupe de Soutien à l’Islam et aux Musulmans (GSIM/JNIM), an Al-Qaeda affiliate, abducted him near the Mauritanian border, reportedly accusing him of cooperating with the Malian government. According to an audio message attributed to JNIM leader Amadou Koufa, Tall died while being transported for [...]
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On January 30, 2025, jihadist militants launched an attack on the northeastern part of Djibo, Burkina Faso. The Burkina Faso Armed Forces, along with Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) militiamen, successfully repelled the assault. The exact number of casualties remains unclear, with reports indicating conflicting figures. The jihadist group Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) claimed responsibility for the attack, asserting that they had captured several military positions within the city [...]
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#Burkina | On 18/01, in the morning, terrorists from #EIGS arrested and kidnapped 4 Moroccan truck drivers, who were traveling in 3 trucks in convoy between #Dori ( #Séno , #Sahel ) and #Téra ( #Tillabéri), on the RN23 at the border with #Niger . The convoy had been waiting for over a week at #Dori and despite the warning from the Burkinabe authorities not to take the road without a military escort, the [...]
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Happy ending for 5 of the 6 foreign hostages kidnapped by the terrorist group #EIGS since 12/01.
🔸 Indeed, since the latest information, the Spanish tourist Gilbert Navarro, kidnapped on 15/01 in #Assekrem , was reportedly released on 20/01 in the north of Niger following the intervention of the Tuareg rebels of #FLA while the hostage was taken by terrorists close to #EIGS in Ménaka.
🔹 The 4 Moroccan drivers, who had defied the security measures [...]
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#Mali 🇲🇱 | Since the beginning of September and despite significant flooding in the Dogon country ( #Mopti ), the Katiba Macina terrorists ( #JNIM ) have continued their attacks against the local populations.
🔹 The latest terrorist attacks were mainly carried out with the aim of seizing the livestock of shepherds and villagers.
🔴 Several shepherds were killed during the robberies, notably at #Fangadougou , #Bassagou_Kanda and #Sokoro_Kanda near #Diallassagou and #Timissa . One man [...]
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#Niger 🇳🇪 | 09/18, The military base located at #Eknewan , in the commune of #Tillia , is currently under fire from terrorists from #EIGS . According to security and local sources, the attackers launched a coordinated attack at 6:30 a.m., targeting the advanced post #FDS .
🔸 The terrorists arrived in large numbers on dozens of motorcycles, storming the National Guard position, where there were about a hundred elements. Local sources indicate that ISGS [...]
Summary:On September 18, 2024, 5,000 of the 35,000 police officers deployed for Edo State’s upcoming governorship election arrived. Soldiers, NSCDC officers, and EFCC personnel are also on the ground to ensure security. Seventeen political parties are participating, with APC, PDP, and LP candidates leading. Security forces have been mobilized across the state to maintain peace, with military patrols in key areas.
Key Details:
Location:Ijebu Ode, Ogun, Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa
Incident Date:
September 18, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.50
Deaths:
18
Fatalities type:
Civilian
Summary:
On September 18, 2024, a Toyota Hiace bus caught fire on the Benin-Sagamu Expressway near the RCC Yard-Ijebu Ode, resulting in 18 presumed deaths. The driver survived with injuries. The fire reportedly started when a fuel container in the bus leaked onto the exhaust pipe after the bus hit a damaged road section. Authorities from the FRSC and TRACE responded to the scene.
Key Details:
Location:Birnin Gwari, Kaduna, Nigeria, Nigeria, West AfricaJos North, Plateau, Nigeria, Nigeria, West Africa
Incident Date:
September 16, 2024 - September 18, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.50
Deaths:
4
Fatalities type:
Bandit
Kidnapped:
20
Arrests:
5
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On September 18, 2024, Nigerian troops neutralized four bandits and rescued 20 abductees in operations in Kaduna State. Separate raids in Plateau State led to the arrest of five gunrunners, including a female. These operations, led by Operation Forest Sanity, Whirl Punch, and Safe Haven, involved the recovery of arms and ammunition.
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Clashes are still ongoing at Air Base 101 south of M. Keita Airport #Bamako / #Sénou .
🔸 Security observers say fighting continues between #FAMa , mercenaries from #Wagner and terrorists from #JNIM .JNIM claims to have taken full control of Camp 101.
🔴 There have been numerous losses of human life within the SMP Wagner.
🔴 An initial human toll from the attack on the Faladié gendarmerie school reports several dozen dead and more than a [...]
