Conflict Research
@conflictwatch.bsky.social
Irish 🇮🇪 Remote Operations Security Advisor.
Based in Africa, monitoring conflict principally in North Africa & the Sahel Region. (Remote_Ops on X but mostly for research purposes)
https://www.instagram.com/conflict_watch68
Based in Africa, monitoring conflict principally in North Africa & the Sahel Region. (Remote_Ops on X but mostly for research purposes)
https://www.instagram.com/conflict_watch68
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This is a sideline project from my actual day job, the idea is to focus on the largely unreported events primarily in the Sahel but also covering other countries in North Africa.
I am occasionally offline, I do occasionally miss events (tips are welcome via DM).
Questions are ALWAYS welcome.
I am occasionally offline, I do occasionally miss events (tips are welcome via DM).
Questions are ALWAYS welcome.
23.11 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM has issued a statement that they killed 05 members of the Security Forces when they seized military position attack in Koumbadougou. Weapons & equipment including a drone were captured.
07 more Security Forces personnel were killed in Koulpelogo Province.
JNIM has issued a statement that they killed 05 members of the Security Forces when they seized military position attack in Koumbadougou. Weapons & equipment including a drone were captured.
07 more Security Forces personnel were killed in Koulpelogo Province.
November 29, 2025 at 6:47 AM
23.11 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM has issued a statement that they killed 05 members of the Security Forces when they seized military position attack in Koumbadougou. Weapons & equipment including a drone were captured.
07 more Security Forces personnel were killed in Koulpelogo Province.
JNIM has issued a statement that they killed 05 members of the Security Forces when they seized military position attack in Koumbadougou. Weapons & equipment including a drone were captured.
07 more Security Forces personnel were killed in Koulpelogo Province.
#BurkinaFaso
Six VDP Militia Members Sentenced for Murder.
Exactly one year ago, in November 2024, a video, which went viral, of the mutilation of a human body by individuals dressed in military uniforms of the Burkinabe armed forces.
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
Six VDP Militia Members Sentenced for Murder.
Exactly one year ago, in November 2024, a video, which went viral, of the mutilation of a human body by individuals dressed in military uniforms of the Burkinabe armed forces.
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
Burkina Faso: six Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie condamnés pour meurtre
Au Burkina Faso, six Volontaires pour la défense de la patrie ont été condamnés la semaine dernière à des peines de prison, pour « meurtres et mutilations de cadavre » à l’issue d’une audience foraine...
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November 29, 2025 at 5:54 AM
#BurkinaFaso
Six VDP Militia Members Sentenced for Murder.
Exactly one year ago, in November 2024, a video, which went viral, of the mutilation of a human body by individuals dressed in military uniforms of the Burkinabe armed forces.
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
Six VDP Militia Members Sentenced for Murder.
Exactly one year ago, in November 2024, a video, which went viral, of the mutilation of a human body by individuals dressed in military uniforms of the Burkinabe armed forces.
www.rfi.fr/fr/afrique/2...
24.11 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM claims to have killed 10 VDP militia, capturing weapons in their recent attack near Fada-Ngourma,
02 militia members were also killed in an attack on Bondokui.
JNIM claims to have killed 10 VDP militia, capturing weapons in their recent attack near Fada-Ngourma,
02 militia members were also killed in an attack on Bondokui.
November 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
24.11 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM claims to have killed 10 VDP militia, capturing weapons in their recent attack near Fada-Ngourma,
02 militia members were also killed in an attack on Bondokui.
JNIM claims to have killed 10 VDP militia, capturing weapons in their recent attack near Fada-Ngourma,
02 militia members were also killed in an attack on Bondokui.
28.11 #Niger
For the past 10 days the Niger government has been preparing the departure of a convoy transporting a reported 1,000 tons of yellow cake Uranium (estimated value $170 million) from Arlit at the site previously owned by French company Orano to the port of Lomé in Togo.
For the past 10 days the Niger government has been preparing the departure of a convoy transporting a reported 1,000 tons of yellow cake Uranium (estimated value $170 million) from Arlit at the site previously owned by French company Orano to the port of Lomé in Togo.
November 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
28.11 #Niger
For the past 10 days the Niger government has been preparing the departure of a convoy transporting a reported 1,000 tons of yellow cake Uranium (estimated value $170 million) from Arlit at the site previously owned by French company Orano to the port of Lomé in Togo.
For the past 10 days the Niger government has been preparing the departure of a convoy transporting a reported 1,000 tons of yellow cake Uranium (estimated value $170 million) from Arlit at the site previously owned by French company Orano to the port of Lomé in Togo.
28.11 #Mali
JNIM have issiued an official claim of responsibility for the IED attack on a Security Forces / Africa Corps convoy between Kidal & Anefis (in the Kanay area).
JNIM have issiued an official claim of responsibility for the IED attack on a Security Forces / Africa Corps convoy between Kidal & Anefis (in the Kanay area).
November 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
28.11 #Mali
JNIM have issiued an official claim of responsibility for the IED attack on a Security Forces / Africa Corps convoy between Kidal & Anefis (in the Kanay area).
JNIM have issiued an official claim of responsibility for the IED attack on a Security Forces / Africa Corps convoy between Kidal & Anefis (in the Kanay area).
Extremists from Africa’s Sahel cross into Nigeria’s north
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Extremists from Africa’s Sahel cross into Nigeria’s north
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November 28, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Extremists from Africa’s Sahel cross into Nigeria’s north
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25.11 #Mali
According to a statement by JNIM, at least 7 Malian soldiers were killed, while the group's fighters reportedly seized 9 Kalashnikov rifles, 3 PKM-type weapons, as well as a quantity of ammunition and various equipment.
According to a statement by JNIM, at least 7 Malian soldiers were killed, while the group's fighters reportedly seized 9 Kalashnikov rifles, 3 PKM-type weapons, as well as a quantity of ammunition and various equipment.
November 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
25.11 #Mali
According to a statement by JNIM, at least 7 Malian soldiers were killed, while the group's fighters reportedly seized 9 Kalashnikov rifles, 3 PKM-type weapons, as well as a quantity of ammunition and various equipment.
According to a statement by JNIM, at least 7 Malian soldiers were killed, while the group's fighters reportedly seized 9 Kalashnikov rifles, 3 PKM-type weapons, as well as a quantity of ammunition and various equipment.
24.11 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM captured weapons and ammunition in their attack on Sebba.
JNIM captured weapons and ammunition in their attack on Sebba.
November 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
24.11 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM captured weapons and ammunition in their attack on Sebba.
JNIM captured weapons and ammunition in their attack on Sebba.
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Travel Advisory Map for the MENA (Middle East / North Africa) Region
November 27, 2025 at 6:18 AM
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Travel Advisory Map for the MENA (Middle East / North Africa) Region
26.11 #Guinea-Bissau
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, was apparently arrested apparently as part of a coup by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
The interior minister and other senior military officers were also apparently arrested.
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, was apparently arrested apparently as part of a coup by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
The interior minister and other senior military officers were also apparently arrested.
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
26.11 #Guinea-Bissau
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, was apparently arrested apparently as part of a coup by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
The interior minister and other senior military officers were also apparently arrested.
The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, was apparently arrested apparently as part of a coup by the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces.
The interior minister and other senior military officers were also apparently arrested.
21.11 #Nigeria
JNIM released video footage following the attack in Duruma (Karunji), Kwara State.
The video shows the bodies of a number of Security Forces personnel along with weapons, vehicles & other equipment captured.
JNIM released video footage following the attack in Duruma (Karunji), Kwara State.
The video shows the bodies of a number of Security Forces personnel along with weapons, vehicles & other equipment captured.
November 26, 2025 at 2:48 PM
21.11 #Nigeria
JNIM released video footage following the attack in Duruma (Karunji), Kwara State.
The video shows the bodies of a number of Security Forces personnel along with weapons, vehicles & other equipment captured.
JNIM released video footage following the attack in Duruma (Karunji), Kwara State.
The video shows the bodies of a number of Security Forces personnel along with weapons, vehicles & other equipment captured.
24.11 #Mali
Horrific images posted online of Peuhl civilians murdered and beheaded by a Security Forces / Africa Corps patrol between Nampala and Touladji, in the Niono area (Ségou)
Horrific images posted online of Peuhl civilians murdered and beheaded by a Security Forces / Africa Corps patrol between Nampala and Touladji, in the Niono area (Ségou)
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 AM
24.11 #Mali
Horrific images posted online of Peuhl civilians murdered and beheaded by a Security Forces / Africa Corps patrol between Nampala and Touladji, in the Niono area (Ségou)
Horrific images posted online of Peuhl civilians murdered and beheaded by a Security Forces / Africa Corps patrol between Nampala and Touladji, in the Niono area (Ségou)
Great to see @ninawilen.bsky.social's book is now out
November 26, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Great to see @ninawilen.bsky.social's book is now out
25.11 #Mali
As Malian Security Forces continue operations in the Mandela Forest area, JNIM issued a statement claiming to have pushed back advances in the outskirts of Sikasso city.
As Malian Security Forces continue operations in the Mandela Forest area, JNIM issued a statement claiming to have pushed back advances in the outskirts of Sikasso city.
November 26, 2025 at 6:47 AM
25.11 #Mali
As Malian Security Forces continue operations in the Mandela Forest area, JNIM issued a statement claiming to have pushed back advances in the outskirts of Sikasso city.
As Malian Security Forces continue operations in the Mandela Forest area, JNIM issued a statement claiming to have pushed back advances in the outskirts of Sikasso city.
French Foreign Ministry's updated travel advisory map
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 AM
French Foreign Ministry's updated travel advisory map
#Mali
Canada's Barrick confirmed that the Malian government has dropped all charges against the company and its subsidiaries and has returned operational control of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mines to the Malian government.
Canada's Barrick confirmed that the Malian government has dropped all charges against the company and its subsidiaries and has returned operational control of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mines to the Malian government.
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
#Mali
Canada's Barrick confirmed that the Malian government has dropped all charges against the company and its subsidiaries and has returned operational control of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mines to the Malian government.
Canada's Barrick confirmed that the Malian government has dropped all charges against the company and its subsidiaries and has returned operational control of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mines to the Malian government.
Sadat in the Sahel: a stabilization tool or a fuel for war?
sahelintelligence.info/exclusif-la-...
With Sadat, the Sahel will be in the hands of non-state paramilitary militias that will help to do what they know how to do best: war.
sahelintelligence.info/exclusif-la-...
With Sadat, the Sahel will be in the hands of non-state paramilitary militias that will help to do what they know how to do best: war.
Exclusif. La Sadat au Sahel : outil de stabilisation ou combustible de guerre? - Sahel Intelligence
Par Fayçal Oukaci Journaliste, chargé des questions sécuritaires et géostratégiques - Avec la Sadat, le Sahel sera entre les mains de milices paramilitaires non-étatiques qui vont concourir à faire ce...
sahelintelligence.info
November 25, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Sadat in the Sahel: a stabilization tool or a fuel for war?
sahelintelligence.info/exclusif-la-...
With Sadat, the Sahel will be in the hands of non-state paramilitary militias that will help to do what they know how to do best: war.
sahelintelligence.info/exclusif-la-...
With Sadat, the Sahel will be in the hands of non-state paramilitary militias that will help to do what they know how to do best: war.
Recently seen on Malian TV, an up-armored 7-Series Toyota equipped with IED jamming equipment on a joint convoy escort with Nigerien Security Forces.
November 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Recently seen on Malian TV, an up-armored 7-Series Toyota equipped with IED jamming equipment on a joint convoy escort with Nigerien Security Forces.
24.11 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM issued a statement claiming to have seized 02 VDP militia posts near Kaya.
JNIM issued a statement claiming to have seized 02 VDP militia posts near Kaya.
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 AM
24.11 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM issued a statement claiming to have seized 02 VDP militia posts near Kaya.
JNIM issued a statement claiming to have seized 02 VDP militia posts near Kaya.
24.11 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM issued statements claiming to have taken control of a Security Forces post near Sebba and two VDP militia positions near Fada N'gourma.
JNIM issued statements claiming to have taken control of a Security Forces post near Sebba and two VDP militia positions near Fada N'gourma.
November 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
24.11 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM issued statements claiming to have taken control of a Security Forces post near Sebba and two VDP militia positions near Fada N'gourma.
JNIM issued statements claiming to have taken control of a Security Forces post near Sebba and two VDP militia positions near Fada N'gourma.
23.11 #BurkinaFaso
A large force of JNIM fighters reportedly carried simultaneous attacks against VDP positions in the localities of Kaongo and Longo, located in the department of Sangha area of Koulpélogo province.
A large force of JNIM fighters reportedly carried simultaneous attacks against VDP positions in the localities of Kaongo and Longo, located in the department of Sangha area of Koulpélogo province.
November 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
23.11 #BurkinaFaso
A large force of JNIM fighters reportedly carried simultaneous attacks against VDP positions in the localities of Kaongo and Longo, located in the department of Sangha area of Koulpélogo province.
A large force of JNIM fighters reportedly carried simultaneous attacks against VDP positions in the localities of Kaongo and Longo, located in the department of Sangha area of Koulpélogo province.