On January 8, 2025, a terrorist group carried out an attack against an advanced position of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) in the three-border zone between Benin-Burkina Faso-Niger (“Triple Point”) in Banikoara (Alibori Department). At least 28 soldiers were reportedly killed during this attack, the deadliest Benin has ever experienced. This attack, which lasted

A new diplomatic crisis erupts between Bamako and Algiers, revealing divergent approaches in managing the Sahelian crisis. Serious Accusations Between Both Countries On January 1, 2025, relations between Mali and Algeria reached a new low. Malian authorities launched particularly serious accusations against their northern neighbor, claiming complicity with terrorist groups. At the Heart of the

Between December 7-11, 2024, several terrorist incidents were recorded in the Mayo-Sava department, notably marked by a series of kidnappings targeting farmers. Additionally, the terrorist threat remains high in the neighboring Logone-et-Chari department, where the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) continues its activities, as illustrated by the looting of a truck carrying food and

A Malian drone strike targets the leadership of a new Tuareg separatist coalition immediately after its formation, marking an escalation of tensions in the North. Formation of a New Separatist Coalition On November 30, 2024, the political landscape of Northern Mali experienced a significant shift with the announcement of the Front for the Liberation of

On the night of 24 to 25 November 2024, the technical base of the Roads and Buildings Company (SOROUBAT), responsible for the development and asphalting work on the Guéné-Karimama road, was targeted by an attack by suspected terrorists. Although no casualties were reported, the material losses were considerable: around twenty machines were set on fire.

A new wave of terrorist attacks hits the Far North region, demonstrating Boko Haram’s persistent threat. Series of Coordinated Attacks A succession of terrorist attacks by Boko Haram bloodied Cameroon’s Far North between November 10 and 12, 2024. The terrorist group demonstrated its ability to simultaneously strike multiple targets, both military and civilian. Assault on

A tragic incident with potential terrorist characteristics in the Lôh-Djiboua region raises serious concerns about the Islamist threat. Suspected Terrorist Act in Djidji Village A deeply disturbing incident bearing the hallmarks of a terrorist act occurred on October 28, 2024, in the village of Djidji, located in the Lôh-Djiboua region. According to initial reports, an

The securing of Nigerien territory continues with significant results in the fight against terrorist threats and organized crime. On October 26, 2024, a new alert came as a reminder of the urgency of the security situation in Niger. A terrorist ambush in Seno, in the Tillaberi region, highlighted the persistent threats at the very gates

An Unprecedented Wave of Attacks The Far North region of Cameroon is going through a particularly dark period. Between October 12 and 17, 2024, the region has witnessed a series of brutal attacks attributed to Boko Haram, plunging local populations into a climate of fear and insecurity. Civilians Under Fire The departments of Mayo-Sava, Mayo-Tsanaga,