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Confirming my report, the FLA spokesman announces that a deal was reached with the Russian Africa Corps elements in Kidal which grants them safe passage out of the MINUSMA base, the Russian mercenaries can be seen withdrawing earlier this morning. However, the deal does not include the Malian troops still in the base, who were abandoned by the Russians.

Confirming my report, the FLA spokesman announces that a deal was reached with the Russian Africa Corps elements in Kidal which grants them safe passage out of the MINUSMA base, the Russian mercenaries can be seen withdrawing earlier this morning. However, the deal does not include the Malian troops still in the base, who were abandoned by the Russians.

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Sahelian jihadists were spotted yesterday freely roaming among civilians in the town of Zugurma in Niger State, western Nigeria, the jihadists appear to be wearing Burkinabè and possibly Beninese military uniforms, which indicates it's either JNIM or IS-Sahel, and not native so-called "Lakurawa".

Sahelian jihadists were spotted yesterday freely roaming among civilians in the town of Zugurma in Niger State, western Nigeria, the jihadists appear to be wearing Burkinabè and possibly Beninese military uniforms, which indicates it's either JNIM or IS-Sahel, and not native so-called "Lakurawa".

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JNIM released its first documentary of the attacks against the city of Kidal in northern Mali on April 25, which let to its capture by the FLA/JNIM coalition, the jihadists are notably fielding an exceptional number of armored vehicles, captured from the Malian army and Africa Corps.

JNIM released its first documentary of the attacks against the city of Kidal in northern Mali on April 25, which let to its capture by the FLA/JNIM coalition, the jihadists are notably fielding an exceptional number of armored vehicles, captured from the Malian army and Africa Corps.

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Russian TV channel 'Россия 1' aired a program showing Africa Corps work in Mali, publishing a video showing burning fuel tankers, likely from the October 17 JNIM ambush in the Sikasso region, southern Mali.

Russian TV channel 'Россия 1' aired a program showing Africa Corps work in Mali, publishing a video showing burning fuel tankers, likely from the October 17 JNIM ambush in the Sikasso region, southern Mali.

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Footage from the Nigerian Air Force Super Tucano A29 attack aircraft above Cotonou, Benin, yesterday, with heavy gunfire heard in the background.

Footage from the Nigerian Air Force Super Tucano A29 attack aircraft above Cotonou, Benin, yesterday, with heavy gunfire heard in the background.

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The town and major gold mining site of Intahaka, Gao region in northern Mali, becomes the third locality to be handed over peacefully from the Russian Africa Corps and Malian army to the FLA/JNIM coalition.

The town and major gold mining site of Intahaka, Gao region in northern Mali, becomes the third locality to be handed over peacefully from the Russian Africa Corps and Malian army to the FLA/JNIM coalition.

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Breaking: Visual confirmation of FLA/JNIM units circulating freely through the streets of Gao city, northern Mali.

Breaking: Visual confirmation of FLA/JNIM units circulating freely through the streets of Gao city, northern Mali.

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The FLA/JNIM coalition has taken control of the drone base in Kidal, northern Mali, this morning following the negotiated withdrawal of all Russian mercenaries from the city and most of the Malian troops.

The FLA/JNIM coalition has taken control of the drone base in Kidal, northern Mali, this morning following the negotiated withdrawal of all Russian mercenaries from the city and most of the Malian troops.

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Prominent JAS member 'Ibn Kathir al Muhajir' appears in a recent video patrolling the waters of Lake Chad, northeast Nigeria, he is a very outspoken figure especially against ISWAP.

Prominent JAS member 'Ibn Kathir al Muhajir' appears in a recent video patrolling the waters of Lake Chad, northeast Nigeria, he is a very outspoken figure especially against ISWAP.

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Footage from the JNIM ambush against fuel tankers between Bougouni and Bamako this morning, southern Mali, it seems the fuel blockade is indeed back in effect.

Footage from the JNIM ambush against fuel tankers between Bougouni and Bamako this morning, southern Mali, it seems the fuel blockade is indeed back in effect.

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The Russian Africa Corps released footage of its forces in complete control of the city of Menaka, northern Mali, on the evening of April 28, following IS-Sahel's withdrawal.

The Russian Africa Corps released footage of its forces in complete control of the city of Menaka, northern Mali, on the evening of April 28, following IS-Sahel's withdrawal.

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Footage of the attack by ISWAP against the Nigerian army in Geidam, Yobe State, this evening, it appears the military camp came under assault, fire is observed in the distance.

Footage of the attack by ISWAP against the Nigerian army in Geidam, Yobe State, this evening, it appears the military camp came under assault, fire is observed in the distance.

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JNIM attacked and took control of the Burkinabe military camp in Titao, northern Burkina Faso today, the militants destroyed the camp and antennas, and several casualties were reported among the army.

JNIM attacked and took control of the Burkinabe military camp in Titao, northern Burkina Faso today, the militants destroyed the camp and antennas, and several casualties were reported among the army.

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Footage reportedly from Sevaré military barracks when they were under the control of JNIM during the whole day of yesterday before their withdrawal.

Footage reportedly from Sevaré military barracks when they were under the control of JNIM during the whole day of yesterday before their withdrawal.

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Two ISWAP SVBIEDs (carbombs) targeted a Nigerian army harbour area yesterday while the troops were setting up temporary camp in the Timbuktu Triangle, according to security sources several soldiers and militiamen were killed, and "at least 20" insurgents were neutralized in return, along with one of the two SVBIEDs. Several soldiers were injured and evacuated by helicopter.

Two ISWAP SVBIEDs (carbombs) targeted a Nigerian army harbour area yesterday while the troops were setting up temporary camp in the Timbuktu Triangle, according to security sources several soldiers and militiamen were killed, and "at least 20" insurgents were neutralized in return, along with one of the two SVBIEDs. Several soldiers were injured and evacuated by helicopter.

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JNIM attacked the Malian army base in Soumpi, Tombouctou region, yesterday, reportedly killing over 20 soldiers including the commander of the base and his deputy, the militants captured vehicles and weapons, including the vehicle shown in the video below.

JNIM attacked the Malian army base in Soumpi, Tombouctou region, yesterday, reportedly killing over 20 soldiers including the commander of the base and his deputy, the militants captured vehicles and weapons, including the vehicle shown in the video below.

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A violent attack by the MPLJ rebel group against the Agadem oil site, eastern Niger, tonight, the group claims the facility was fully destroyed.

A violent attack by the MPLJ rebel group against the Agadem oil site, eastern Niger, tonight, the group claims the facility was fully destroyed.

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JNIM in Loulouni this morning, southern Mali, the Malian army seemingly didn't intervene and the Dozo militias were left to defend the city alone.

JNIM in Loulouni this morning, southern Mali, the Malian army seemingly didn't intervene and the Dozo militias were left to defend the city alone.

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Reports that the residence of the Malian Defense Minister was targeted by a JNIM SVBIED earlier this morning.

Reports that the residence of the Malian Defense Minister was targeted by a JNIM SVBIED earlier this morning.

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Puntland forces reported to have captured an IS-Somal fighter today in the Baalade valley, Cal Miskaad mountains, they also claim 2 others are currently being chased in the same area.

Puntland forces reported to have captured an IS-Somal fighter today in the Baalade valley, Cal Miskaad mountains, they also claim 2 others are currently being chased in the same area.

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JNIM conducted an attack early this morning against two positions of the Nigerien army in Torodi, Tillaberi region in western Niger, according to pro-government sources the attack was successfully repelled and dozens of insurgents neutralized, footage showing corpses and captured weapons is circulating.
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JNIM conducted an attack early this morning against two positions of the Nigerien army in Torodi, Tillaberi region in western Niger, according to pro-government sources the attack was successfully repelled and dozens of insurgents neutralized, footage showing corpses and captured weapons is circulating.

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Eleven Nigerian military personnel are currently being held by the Burkinabe military regime in Bobo-Dioulasso, southwest Burkina Faso, after their aircraft conducted an emergency landing while "violating AES airspace".
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Eleven Nigerian military personnel are currently being held by the Burkinabe military regime in Bobo-Dioulasso, southwest Burkina Faso, after their aircraft conducted an emergency landing while "violating AES airspace".

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2,762,350 views • 6 months ago

JNIM spokesman Abu Hudheifah al-Bambari, aka Bina Diarra, announces the beginning of a total siege against Bamako, capital of Mali, he mentions the operation that took out the Malian Defense Minister and warns civilians not to put themselves between JNIM and the army or they will be targeted as well.
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JNIM spokesman Abu Hudheifah al-Bambari, aka Bina Diarra, announces the beginning of a total siege against Bamako, capital of Mali, he mentions the operation that took out the Malian Defense Minister and warns civilians not to put themselves between JNIM and the army or they will be targeted as well.

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610,606 views • 2 months ago

IS-Sahel released a video documenting the assault on the Inates Nigerien military base, an IS terrorist sends a message to the "brothers in the Shiite prisons of Iraq" advising them to endure the trials, another insurgent promises to continue their conquest from the Sahel to Baghdad, Mecca and Jerusalem.
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IS-Sahel released a video documenting the assault on the Inates Nigerien military base, an IS terrorist sends a message to the "brothers in the Shiite prisons of Iraq" advising them to endure the trials, another insurgent promises to continue their conquest from the Sahel to Baghdad, Mecca and Jerusalem.

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30,075 views • 3 days ago

Colonel Pascal Tigri, the coup leader in Benin, reappears in a video, demanding support from the Beninese population and calls on France to not intervene in this 'operation'. Strangely, he sounds very different from when he talked at the TV station.
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Colonel Pascal Tigri, the coup leader in Benin, reappears in a video, demanding support from the Beninese population and calls on France to not intervene in this 'operation'. Strangely, he sounds very different from when he talked at the TV station.

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1,695,996 views • 6 months ago

ISWAP released a video from the attack against the Nigerian army position in Mairari, Borno State, yesterday.
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ISWAP released a video from the attack against the Nigerian army position in Mairari, Borno State, yesterday.

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1,637,580 views • 6 months ago

Clearer footage showing hundreds of Russian mercenaries of the Africa Corps withdrawing from Kidal, northern Mali, after reaching a deal with the FLA/JNIM coalition allowing them to retreat towards Tessalit, Malian troops are still stuck at the MINUSMA base while the ones that didn't manage to get in in time were captured by the militants.
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Clearer footage showing hundreds of Russian mercenaries of the Africa Corps withdrawing from Kidal, northern Mali, after reaching a deal with the FLA/JNIM coalition allowing them to retreat towards Tessalit, Malian troops are still stuck at the MINUSMA base while the ones that didn't manage to get in in time were captured by the militants.

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351,042 views • 2 months ago

The strikes were conducted, recorded and published by the Russian Africa Corps, not the Malian Air Force, the bombing took place during the weekly cattle market day which explains the civilian casualties, the Russians however claim to have only targeted JNIM.
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The strikes were conducted, recorded and published by the Russian Africa Corps, not the Malian Air Force, the bombing took place during the weekly cattle market day which explains the civilian casualties, the Russians however claim to have only targeted JNIM.

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34,807 views • 6 days ago

JNIM released a video in Mooré and Fulani, the speaker says that JNIM is composed of all ethnic groups in the Sahel, and they do not discriminate against anyone, and that their current goal is toppling the Burkinabè President Traoré who they say is making Burkina Faso suffer.
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JNIM released a video in Mooré and Fulani, the speaker says that JNIM is composed of all ethnic groups in the Sahel, and they do not discriminate against anyone, and that their current goal is toppling the Burkinabè President Traoré who they say is making Burkina Faso suffer.

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615,665 views • 6 months ago

IS-Sahel published the documentary entitled 'Lions of the Sahel', focusing on recent attacks in Niger and Mali, including the massive attacks on Tessit, Eknewane and Bani Bangou. 🧵Thread:
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IS-Sahel published the documentary entitled 'Lions of the Sahel', focusing on recent attacks in Niger and Mali, including the massive attacks on Tessit, Eknewane and Bani Bangou. 🧵Thread:

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1,032,796 views • 11 months ago

Protests took place and are still ongoing near the grand mosque in central Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, following the arrest of Mohamad Kindo, prominent Burkinabé Sunni/Salafi cleric.
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Protests took place and are still ongoing near the grand mosque in central Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, following the arrest of Mohamad Kindo, prominent Burkinabé Sunni/Salafi cleric.

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Confirming my earlier report, Tessit is the second locality to be handed over peacefully by the Russian Africa Corps/Malian army to the FLA/JNIM coalition, the military and mercenaries left the town and base this morning, negotiations continue for other cities.
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Confirming my earlier report, Tessit is the second locality to be handed over peacefully by the Russian Africa Corps/Malian army to the FLA/JNIM coalition, the military and mercenaries left the town and base this morning, negotiations continue for other cities.

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176,297 views • 2 months ago

Arrests ongoing in some parts of the capital against suspected collaborators of the attack against the Niamey airport this morning, although usually in these events random people are lynched by mobs or arrested by security forces on no real basis.
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Arrests ongoing in some parts of the capital against suspected collaborators of the attack against the Niamey airport this morning, although usually in these events random people are lynched by mobs or arrested by security forces on no real basis.

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37,583 views • 12 days ago

JNIM released its first documentary of the attacks against the city of Kidal in northern Mali on April 25, which let to its capture by the FLA/JNIM coalition, the jihadists are notably fielding an exceptional number of armored vehicles, captured from the Malian army and Africa Corps.
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JNIM released its first documentary of the attacks against the city of Kidal in northern Mali on April 25, which let to its capture by the FLA/JNIM coalition, the jihadists are notably fielding an exceptional number of armored vehicles, captured from the Malian army and Africa Corps.

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54,759 views • 19 days ago

IS-Sahel attacked the Nigerien military bases in Bani Bangou almost exactly a year ago on June 19 2025, this was their deadliest attack in Niger since a long time and during which 73 soldiers were reportedly killed, footage of the attack was released a month and a half later.
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IS-Sahel attacked the Nigerien military bases in Bani Bangou almost exactly a year ago on June 19 2025, this was their deadliest attack in Niger since a long time and during which 73 soldiers were reportedly killed, footage of the attack was released a month and a half later.

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32,396 views • 13 days ago

Footage of the Russian Africa Corps air and ground operations in Mali, the group seems to operate almost independently, with their own helicopters, fighter jets and armored vehicles in separate bases.
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Footage of the Russian Africa Corps air and ground operations in Mali, the group seems to operate almost independently, with their own helicopters, fighter jets and armored vehicles in separate bases.

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404,658 views • 7 months ago

ISWAP attacked Nigerian army positions in Monguno, Borno State early this morning, on the way to reinforce the camp, Colonel I.A. Muhammad was ambushed by ISWAP and killed along with four other soldiers, yet another high ranking officer falls to insurgent bullets in the northeast.
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ISWAP attacked Nigerian army positions in Monguno, Borno State early this morning, on the way to reinforce the camp, Colonel I.A. Muhammad was ambushed by ISWAP and killed along with four other soldiers, yet another high ranking officer falls to insurgent bullets in the northeast.

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147,868 views • 2 months ago

Around 80 supporters of the incarcerated sunni cleric Mohamad Kindo were forcefully conscripted by the Burkinabé junta for defying the authorities.
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Around 80 supporters of the incarcerated sunni cleric Mohamad Kindo were forcefully conscripted by the Burkinabé junta for defying the authorities.

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66,337 views • 1 month ago

The Nigerian army released footage of the airstrikes against ISWAP terrorists during their failed assault against the Mallam Fatori military camp last night, according to the army over 60 terrorists were killed. The army also captured a significant amount of weaponry following the battle with the insurgents, the ISWAP militants were reportedly operating armed drones during the assault however this time there is no visual documentation of them.
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The Nigerian army released footage of the airstrikes against ISWAP terrorists during their failed assault against the Mallam Fatori military camp last night, according to the army over 60 terrorists were killed. The army also captured a significant amount of weaponry following the battle with the insurgents, the ISWAP militants were reportedly operating armed drones during the assault however this time there is no visual documentation of them.

Brant

160,403 views • 3 months ago

Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Tuggar officially apologized for the violation of the Burkinabè airspace by a Nigerian Air Force cargo plane, during the Minister's visit to Burkina Faso he also praised the Traoré government for its gains against terrorism.
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Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs Tuggar officially apologized for the violation of the Burkinabè airspace by a Nigerian Air Force cargo plane, during the Minister's visit to Burkina Faso he also praised the Traoré government for its gains against terrorism.

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279,642 views • 6 months ago