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Growing Tensions Between Dozos from Côte d’Ivoire and Mali
On February 6, 2025, clashes broke out in Doubasso (Northern Côte d’Ivoire) between Ivorian and Malian dozos. The conflict originated when Ivorian dozos seized gold mining equipment belonging to Malians. In border areas, violence has been exacerbated by land disputes, particularly around the Malian village of Gofien, and by illegal mining operations. In retaliation, Malian
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Benin: New terrorist attack against a military base in the Northeast (Alibori)
On February 4, 2025, terrorists attacked a Beninese army base between Kandi and Guéné (Alibori). The defense and security forces’ (FDS) response forced the attackers to retreat towards W National Park, with no military casualties. This is the second attack in a month, following the January 8 attack against an “Operation Mirador” site in Banikoara,
Withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS – what impacts
On January 29, 2025, the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS became effective, depriving the organization of 73.4 million inhabitants, approximately 15% of its total population. To limit the human and economic impact of this break, ECOWAS maintains, until further notice, the free movement of citizens and preferential trade status with the
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Niger struck by the expansion of the terrorist group Lakurawa
For the second time this month (January 7th and 20th), the terrorist group Lakurawa, affiliated with the Islamic State, attacked the town of Bazaga (Tahoua), causing human casualties and material damage. Originating from Northwestern Nigeria and active since 2018, Lakurawa has been increasing violence against civilians, using Tahoua as a rear base. Unclaimed terrorist attacks
Major new attack in northern Benin
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
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Mali 🇲🇱 – Algeria 🇩🇿 : Diplomatic Escalation Amid Counter-terrorism Disagreements
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
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Cameroon: Terrorist group activity persists in the Far North
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
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The AES States confirm their intention to leave ECOWAS.
The AES States confirm their intention to leave ECOWAS. The AES States have reaffirmed their determination to irreversibly leave ECOWAS. In response to ECOWAS’s postponement of AES’s withdrawal to July 2025 on December 15, 2024, AES leaders denounced it as a maneuver orchestrated by France and its allies aimed at maintaining instability in the region.
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Mali 🇲🇱 : Reorganization of Tuareg armed groups within the Front for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA)
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
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Benin: New modus operandi of the GAT
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.
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