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🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Footage of militants inside Diapaga yesterday, seemingly roaming around with little resistance. As was seen in Djibo the other day, a roundabout in the city with the flags of the three AES members and Russia was destroyed on camera.

🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Footage of militants inside Diapaga yesterday, seemingly roaming around with little resistance. As was seen in Djibo the other day, a roundabout in the city with the flags of the three AES members and Russia was destroyed on camera.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: The Africa Corps has claimed its troops partook in the operation that killed the IS leader today, along with fighters from the FAMa and the MSA. In a Telegram post, it reports that in total six militants were killed, with the leader named as Abu Dahdah, a Moroccan.

🇲🇱|#Mali: The Africa Corps has claimed its troops partook in the operation that killed the IS leader today, along with fighters from the FAMa and the MSA. In a Telegram post, it reports that in total six militants were killed, with the leader named as Abu Dahdah, a Moroccan.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: Alleged footage from inside the base in Farabougou today.

🇲🇱|#Mali: Alleged footage from inside the base in Farabougou today.

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Jihadists with a downed fixed wing drone belonging to a local military.

Jihadists with a downed fixed wing drone belonging to a local military.

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🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Footage of militants looting the base.

🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Footage of militants looting the base.

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🇧🇯|#Benin: Some alleged footage of the attack earlier today. A settlement can be seen in the background, looks like some soldiers fled into the bush upon being attacked by a sizeable number of militants.

🇧🇯|#Benin: Some alleged footage of the attack earlier today. A settlement can be seen in the background, looks like some soldiers fled into the bush upon being attacked by a sizeable number of militants.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: Military helicopters have been seen responding to the ambush.

🇲🇱|#Mali: Military helicopters have been seen responding to the ambush.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: JNIM released a video documenting its attack on Farabougou earlier today. Ten days later, it reportedly remains in control of the large base in Farabougou, as well as the village itself. 21 soldiers were killed, civilians also likely lost their lives.🧵

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🇲🇱|#Mali: JNIM released a video documenting its attack on Farabougou earlier today. Ten days later, it reportedly remains in control of the large base in Farabougou, as well as the village itself. 21 soldiers were killed, civilians also likely lost their lives.🧵

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🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Alleged footage from the attack in Yondé* this evening, showing militants surrounding and entering an abandoned military vehicle.

🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Alleged footage from the attack in Yondé* this evening, showing militants surrounding and entering an abandoned military vehicle.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: A drone reportedly downed near Niono, most likely piloted by JNIM. The fighter in the video looks like a Dozo huntsman.

🇲🇱|#Mali: A drone reportedly downed near Niono, most likely piloted by JNIM. The fighter in the video looks like a Dozo huntsman.

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🇳🇪|#Niger: On Sunday, a supply convoy was reportedly ambushed by IS militants between Kabongo and Zindigori, despite having a military escort. Several trucks were set ablaze, with casualties also being purportedly. Supply routes in northern Tillabéri face heavy threats from IS.

🇳🇪|#Niger: On Sunday, a supply convoy was reportedly ambushed by IS militants between Kabongo and Zindigori, despite having a military escort. Several trucks were set ablaze, with casualties also being purportedly. Supply routes in northern Tillabéri face heavy threats from IS.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: Reported footage of a drone being launched by the #FLA. It was allegedly during the incident involving a military helicopter near Tessalit two days ago.

🇲🇱|#Mali: Reported footage of a drone being launched by the #FLA. It was allegedly during the incident involving a military helicopter near Tessalit two days ago.

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🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Alleged footage of the attack has emerged. The first clip was captured by a handheld camera, as opposed to a mobile phone as is often seen. It looks like a large attacking force assaulted a settlement.

🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Alleged footage of the attack has emerged. The first clip was captured by a handheld camera, as opposed to a mobile phone as is often seen. It looks like a large attacking force assaulted a settlement.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: A Russian telegram channel has shared footage of a pair of Mi-24 attack helicopters conducting operations in Mali. The post claims that the two helicopters - piloted by Africa Corps personnel - were dispatched to Boulkessi after news of the attack on 1 June emerged.

🇲🇱|#Mali: A Russian telegram channel has shared footage of a pair of Mi-24 attack helicopters conducting operations in Mali. The post claims that the two helicopters - piloted by Africa Corps personnel - were dispatched to Boulkessi after news of the attack on 1 June emerged.

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The Islamic State (#IS) has released over 20 minutes of footage focussed entirely on its #Sahel province. As is to be expected with IS media publications, the video was powerful, well-produced, and at times quite graphic. Below is a snippet, as well as some initial thoughts.

The Islamic State (#IS) has released over 20 minutes of footage focussed entirely on its #Sahel province. As is to be expected with IS media publications, the video was powerful, well-produced, and at times quite graphic. Below is a snippet, as well as some initial thoughts.

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🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: In response to the recent reported atrocities against members of the Fulani community near Solenzo, #JNIM has released a video condemning the violence.

🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: In response to the recent reported atrocities against members of the Fulani community near Solenzo, #JNIM has released a video condemning the violence.

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Footage allegedly showing JNIM ‘cubs’, all wearing the same attire, conducting training drills holding weapons. Other children and adolescents can be seen in the background.

Footage allegedly showing JNIM ‘cubs’, all wearing the same attire, conducting training drills holding weapons. Other children and adolescents can be seen in the background.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: In a recent interview, Oubel confirms that he and his fighters left IS following to threats to his life. He claims the group determined he was not following their direction and dogma, “I realized that everything is false. These people are not on the path to God.”

🇲🇱|#Mali: In a recent interview, Oubel confirms that he and his fighters left IS following to threats to his life. He claims the group determined he was not following their direction and dogma, “I realized that everything is false. These people are not on the path to God.”

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After releasing numerous images of its fighters observing Ramadan over the past several weeks, #JNIM has posted lengthy footage today of its religious activities in camps across Mali and Burkina Faso.

After releasing numerous images of its fighters observing Ramadan over the past several weeks, #JNIM has posted lengthy footage today of its religious activities in camps across Mali and Burkina Faso.

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🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Footage of militants inside Diapaga yesterday, seemingly roaming around with little resistance. As was seen in Djibo the other day, a roundabout in the city with the flags of the three AES members and Russia was destroyed on camera.

🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Footage of militants inside Diapaga yesterday, seemingly roaming around with little resistance. As was seen in Djibo the other day, a roundabout in the city with the flags of the three AES members and Russia was destroyed on camera.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: The footage released today by JNIM - reportedly featuring Bambaras, Dogons, Senefous, Bobos, Maninkas - is a continuation of JNIM’s efforts to appeal to ethnic groups across the region. It featured a large number of speeches in different languages.

🇲🇱|#Mali: The footage released today by JNIM - reportedly featuring Bambaras, Dogons, Senefous, Bobos, Maninkas - is a continuation of JNIM’s efforts to appeal to ethnic groups across the region. It featured a large number of speeches in different languages.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: The FLA has released footage from its battle with the FAMa and the Africa Corps several days ago. Most notably, there are shots of two kamikaze drones striking vehicles in the convoy.

🇲🇱|#Mali: The FLA has released footage from its battle with the FAMa and the Africa Corps several days ago. Most notably, there are shots of two kamikaze drones striking vehicles in the convoy.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: JNIM attacked a Chinese mining site in Narena, Koulikoro at around 0500 this morning, it has been reported. Quite extensive damage done to the facility and the machinery there, as the footage shows.

🇲🇱|#Mali: JNIM attacked a Chinese mining site in Narena, Koulikoro at around 0500 this morning, it has been reported. Quite extensive damage done to the facility and the machinery there, as the footage shows.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: Fighting is reportedly ongoing in Alkit. Alleged footage of FLA fighters engaging the convoy has been shared.

🇲🇱|#Mali: Fighting is reportedly ongoing in Alkit. Alleged footage of FLA fighters engaging the convoy has been shared.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: A message from al-Bambari, the face of JNIM’s campaign of economic warfare against the Malian govt, was released earlier. He reiterates that fuel tankers and Diarra transport vehicles escorted by the military will be attacked and congratulates fighters on the ground.

🇲🇱|#Mali: A message from al-Bambari, the face of JNIM’s campaign of economic warfare against the Malian govt, was released earlier. He reiterates that fuel tankers and Diarra transport vehicles escorted by the military will be attacked and congratulates fighters on the ground.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: More footage from the ambush has emerged, showing several vehicles on fire. It looks like this was a pretty significant attack.

🇲🇱|#Mali: More footage from the ambush has emerged, showing several vehicles on fire. It looks like this was a pretty significant attack.

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🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Footage of JNIM members helping civilians cross a flooded river. Note how comfortable the two actors seem with each other. Acts like these help build trust with local communities and facilitate the group’s attempts to expand territorially and supplant the state.

🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Footage of JNIM members helping civilians cross a flooded river. Note how comfortable the two actors seem with each other. Acts like these help build trust with local communities and facilitate the group’s attempts to expand territorially and supplant the state.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: Alleged footage from inside the base in Farabougou today.

🇲🇱|#Mali: Alleged footage from inside the base in Farabougou today.

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Jihadists with a downed fixed wing drone belonging to a local military.

Jihadists with a downed fixed wing drone belonging to a local military.

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🇲🇱|#Mali: Following a wave of recent attacks targeting foreign operators in the country, JNIM has allegedly warned international commercial organisations working with the government that they will be targeted unless they receive its authorisation to continue work.

🇲🇱|#Mali: Following a wave of recent attacks targeting foreign operators in the country, JNIM has allegedly warned international commercial organisations working with the government that they will be targeted unless they receive its authorisation to continue work.

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JNIM has recently released a seven minute video depicting a gathering of hundreds of fighters. Most notably, the video sees three members speak in three different languages (if I am correct), including French, to the people of Burkina Faso.

JNIM has recently released a seven minute video depicting a gathering of hundreds of fighters. Most notably, the video sees three members speak in three different languages (if I am correct), including French, to the people of Burkina Faso.

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🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: JNIM fighters seemingly entered the centre of Pibaoré earlier today, with footage showing them posing with and desecrating an AES roundabout. These new landmarks are inadvertently becoming a way for the group to show it has successfully overran an urban area.

🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: JNIM fighters seemingly entered the centre of Pibaoré earlier today, with footage showing them posing with and desecrating an AES roundabout. These new landmarks are inadvertently becoming a way for the group to show it has successfully overran an urban area.

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🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Footage of militants looting the base.

🇧🇫|#BurkinaFaso: Footage of militants looting the base.

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