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
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.
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.
Under contract to the company BM Trans, 41 trucks reportedly under escort by Russian contractors left today on what is undoubtedly one of the riskiest ventures in the region.
Crossing territory which has seen attacks by JNIM, IS-SP & the MPLJ.
Crossing territory which has seen attacks by JNIM, IS-SP & the MPLJ.
November 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Under contract to the company BM Trans, 41 trucks reportedly under escort by Russian contractors left today on what is undoubtedly one of the riskiest ventures in the region.
Crossing territory which has seen attacks by JNIM, IS-SP & the MPLJ.
Crossing territory which has seen attacks by JNIM, IS-SP & the MPLJ.
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).
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
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.
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.
24.11 #Mali
A Security Forces / Africa Corps was targeted by JNIM using an IED outside of Léré reportedly destroying a vehicle and killing the occupants.
A Security Forces / Africa Corps was targeted by JNIM using an IED outside of Léré reportedly destroying a vehicle and killing the occupants.
November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
24.11 #Mali
A Security Forces / Africa Corps was targeted by JNIM using an IED outside of Léré reportedly destroying a vehicle and killing the occupants.
A Security Forces / Africa Corps was targeted by JNIM using an IED outside of Léré reportedly destroying a vehicle and killing the occupants.
Moussa Konai, leader of the MPLJ, had issued a warning (12.10) to companies working with the government in the region that they risked being attacked if they continued their cooperation.
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Moussa Konai, leader of the MPLJ, had issued a warning (12.10) to companies working with the government in the region that they risked being attacked if they continued their cooperation.
#Niger
Between November 16 and 21.11 04 Security Forces vehicles were destroyed by IEDs killing 02 soldiers and injuring several more in the Agadem area close to where MPLJ (Mouvement Patriotique pour la Liberte et la Justice) fighters sabotaged the pipeline.
Between November 16 and 21.11 04 Security Forces vehicles were destroyed by IEDs killing 02 soldiers and injuring several more in the Agadem area close to where MPLJ (Mouvement Patriotique pour la Liberte et la Justice) fighters sabotaged the pipeline.
November 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
#Niger
Between November 16 and 21.11 04 Security Forces vehicles were destroyed by IEDs killing 02 soldiers and injuring several more in the Agadem area close to where MPLJ (Mouvement Patriotique pour la Liberte et la Justice) fighters sabotaged the pipeline.
Between November 16 and 21.11 04 Security Forces vehicles were destroyed by IEDs killing 02 soldiers and injuring several more in the Agadem area close to where MPLJ (Mouvement Patriotique pour la Liberte et la Justice) fighters sabotaged the pipeline.
22.10 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM issued statements claiming to have taken control of 02 VDP positions at Natiaboani.
23.11
The group claim to have captured Security Forces positions in Koumbadougou & Tangaye.
JNIM issued statements claiming to have taken control of 02 VDP positions at Natiaboani.
23.11
The group claim to have captured Security Forces positions in Koumbadougou & Tangaye.
November 24, 2025 at 9:21 AM
22.10 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM issued statements claiming to have taken control of 02 VDP positions at Natiaboani.
23.11
The group claim to have captured Security Forces positions in Koumbadougou & Tangaye.
JNIM issued statements claiming to have taken control of 02 VDP positions at Natiaboani.
23.11
The group claim to have captured Security Forces positions in Koumbadougou & Tangaye.