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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · 14d

#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 - Official handover of new eqiupment to the Armed Forces - 10 Oct 2025

Norinco🇨🇳
➡️VN22B (105mm gun in a turret)
➡️SR-5 (multi launch rocket system)
➡️PLL05 & SM6 (120mm mortar systems)
➡️SH1 (PCL-09) (122mm mortar system)

Dongfeng🇨🇳
➡️EQ2050 version

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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Aug 18

#Benin🇧🇯 - The #ISR Beech King Air 350 (reg. N389DD | #A47D08) of contractor "CAE Aviation Luxembourg" was up in the air today, covering the Tanguieta area, Pendjari National Park and a part of the border with #Togo🇹🇬.

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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Aug 18

#CotedIvoire🇨🇮 - A #ISR Beech 350 (reg. N31XX / #A3469B) of contractor "CAE Aviation" using call sign "YODA25" was active this afternoon west of Bouna, between A12 road / Comoé National Park & the #BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 border. Likely in support of border troops, looking out for #JNIM.

Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Aug 18

The detailed report published already in March 2025: English & French available - docs.un.org/S/2025/101?_...

Select a language for S/2025/101

docs.un.org

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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Aug 18

#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 - UN report lists recruitment of children by #JNIM & #ISSP. Also reports on children being killed by terrorist groups, VDP and the regular military (e.g. air strikes, crossfire or even targeted killings). Not really new stuff, why the delayed response? www.reuters.com/world/africa...

Burkina Faso declares UN coordinator persona non grata

7Burkina Faso has declared United Nations regional coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak persona non grata over a U.N. report alleging violations against children in the West African country, a government spokesperson said on Monday.

www.reuters.com

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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Aug 18

More here - www.theafricareport.com/388883/burki...

Burkina Faso influencer Alino Faso, detained in Abidjan, found ‘hanged’ - The Africa Report.com

Alain Christophe Traoré, known as Alino Faso, a supporter of Burkina Faso’s ruling junta, was arrested in early January in Abidjan for allegedly ‘collaborating with foreign state agents’.

www.theafricareport.com

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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Aug 18

#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 Air Force Airbus C-295W (XT-MBH | #09CD45) returned earlier from Abidjan w. the remains of Alino Faso, a prominent influencer who supported the Traoré Gov. & lived in Côte d'Ivoire🇨🇮. He was arrested in Jan. for spying accusations & found dead in his cell in July.

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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Aug 4

#Mali🇲🇱 - After being held hostage for almost 7 months by Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP), 4 Moroccan🇲🇦 truck drivers who were kidnapped at the 🇧🇫🇳🇪 border have been released. Presumably on Malian territory, as the hostages were received by Trans. Pres. Goita.

Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Aug 4

#Benin🇧🇯 - According to media reports, three (3) terrorists were killed during an army reconnaissance mission between 31 July and 3 August in Pendjari National Park on the border with #BurkinaFaso🇧🇫. Several AKM weapons were seized.

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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Aug 4

YouTube link: youtu.be/hW6nQPeVqLY?...

Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Aug 4

#Benin🇧🇯-TV accompanied soldiers deployed for "Operation Mirador" on a patrol from Parakou via Nikki, Kalale to Basso. In Gawezi, a police post previously attacked by terrorists is shown. Dongfeng CSK-131🇨🇳 & DJI Matrice 30T drone in use. An H125M🚁 (reg. TY-44H) is also shown.

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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Jul 21

More info - justice.gouv.bj/article/201/...

LE PNUD OFFRE DES VÉHICULES FLAMBANT NEUFS AUX JURIDICTIONS DU NORD | Ministère de la Justice et de la Législation

JUSTICE/MISE EN ŒUVRE DU PARAJ

justice.gouv.bj

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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Jul 21

#Benin🇧🇯 - US🇺🇸 Amb. Shukan officially handed over 5 Toyota Land Cruiser to Minister of Justice Detchenou. These vehicles will enable prosecutors at appeal courts in the north of the country to carry out investigations & make more visits to prisons, combating prison overcrowding.

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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Jul 21

More info www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/mar...

Largest piece of Mars on Earth sells for nearly $5.3 million at auction

A 54-pound meteorite from Mars sold for more than $5 million when it went up for auction on Wednesday at Sotheby's.

www.cbsnews.com

Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Jul 21

#Niger🇳🇪 - Sothebys auctioned the largest meteorite from Mars, weighing almost 25kg, for $5,296,000 this week in NYC🇺🇸. NWA 16788 was found in the Agadez region in 2023. The Nigerien government has launched an investigation because the meteorite may have been exported illegally.

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Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Jul 21

#Mali🇲🇱 - FAMa announced the neutralisation of a local "Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP)" leader named Souleymane Ag Bakawa in Chimam. He was reportedly involved in the recent assassination of security forces in Menaka and in the execution and kidnapping of civilians.

Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Jul 15

#Mali🇲🇱 - After 4 days at #Niamey🇳🇪 Airport, the Russian🇷🇺 Air Force Tu-154M (reg. RA-85042 | #154C32) flew to #Bamako this morning local time. After just 2.5 hours, the aircraft left the Malian capital and flew to Al Khadim Air Base in #Libya🇱🇾. #RFF708

Fabian @fabsenbln.bsky.social · Jul 15

#Benin🇧🇯 - #Senegal's🇸🇳 President Faye arrived this afternoon local time on board of the Gov. Airbus A320-251N (ACJ) (reg. 6V-SEN | #0703FA) in Cotonou for a working visit. At the airport he was welcomed by FM Bakari. Later, President Faye met President Talon for talks.