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Mali: Russian paramilitary group Wagner announces the end of its mission
The Russian paramilitary group Wagner has officially announced its withdrawal from Mali, marking the end of a controversial presence of nearly three years alongside the Malian armed forces. It was through a short video shared on Telegram that the mercenaries… -
Benin: Vigorous response by FDS to a jihadist attack in Tanguiéta
Northern Benin has once again been struck by the terrorist hydra. On the evening of Wednesday, June 4th, an armed attack targeted a post of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) in Tanougou, district of the commune of Tanguiéta, Atacora… -
Regional Security: Nigeria considers total border closure to counter the jihadist threat
During a high-level conference on regional security held on June 3 in Abuja, General Christopher Musa, Chief of Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces, proposed a rather radical measure: the complete closure of Nigeria’s land borders with its neighbors, including… -
Security Cooperation: Benin and Egypt Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership
During his official visit to Egypt, Beninese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, was received this Wednesday by General Abdel Meguid Saqr, Minister of Defense and Commanding General of the Egyptian Armed Forces. The meeting focused on strengthening military… -
Benin: Colonel André Fofo Dokoui takes command of Operation Mirador
The Beninese military high command is undergoing a new strategic adjustment in its fight against terrorism. Colonel André Fofo Dokoui has been appointed Commander of the operation theater for Operation Mirador, the Beninese army’s response plan to terrorist threats in… -
Terrorism: Tiani makes explosive claims about recent attacks in Benin
During a televised interview on Saturday, May 31, 2025, Niger’s transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, made a series of striking revelations regarding the recent wave of terrorist attacks in Benin. According to him, these violent incidents are not isolated acts… -
Gaza: Israel announces the death of Hamas military chief Mohammed Sinwar
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday, May 28, that Mohammed Sinwar, a top military commander of Hamas in Gaza, had been killed as part of the ongoing war that has lasted for 19 months. “We have driven the… -
Moscow hosts 13th high-level meeting on global security issues
The 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues opened on Wednesday, May 27, in Moscow, bringing together 126 delegations from 104 countries. Running through May 29, the event unfolds against a backdrop of complex geopolitical tensions and aims… -
Mali: Konna mayor abducted by armed men
Ousmane Kampo, widely known as “Naba” and serving as mayor of the commune of Konna, has been abducted while carrying out his duties. The kidnapping, which occurred on Tuesday, is reportedly attributed to the Group for the Support of Islam… -
Benin: young man appears before anti-terror court for aiding armed groups in the north
A young motorcycle taxi driver suspected of ties to armed groups appeared on Monday, May 26, before the correctional chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET). He is being prosecuted for belonging to a… -
Niger: around fifty soldiers killed in terrorist attack
Early on Sunday, May 25, hundreds of jihadists on motorbikes launched a brutal assault on a base housing Niger’s National Guard and Special Forces. Taken by surprise and outnumbered, the initial security units were forced to retreat, leaving the elite… -
Security in the Sahel: Algeria reaffirms its role as a pillar and keeps its hand extended
Algeria sent a clear and unequivocal message to its Sahel neighbors and the international community amid growing tensions and geopolitical rivalries in this unstable region. The statement was made on Monday in Algiers during a high-level seminar on security challenges… -
War in Ukraine: the Kremlin accuses France of blocking peace
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron during a joint press conference with his Armenian counterpart in Yerevan, amid growing regional and international tensions. According to TF1-LCI, the Russian minister accused the French leader of harboring… -
Sanctions against Russia: France’s Jean-Noël Barrot urges tougher measures
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called on the United States and the European Union to prepare for “devastating” new sanctions against Russia, aiming to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. Speaking on BFMTV on Wednesday, May 14,… -
Washington investigates 11 suspects over classified media leaks
U.S. authorities are currently investigating 11 new suspects in connection with unauthorized leaks of classified information to journalists, according to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. “Last week, I referred three cases for criminal investigation involving illegal and unauthorized leaks… -
Niger: Attack in Sakoira Claims the Lives of 12 Soldiers
Twelve Nigerien soldiers were killed in a terrorist ambush in the Tillabéry region, the Nigerien army announced. A sweeping operation has been launched to track down the attackers. The attack occurred on Friday, April 25, 2025, when a unit on… -
Russia Claims Full Control Over Kursk Region
Russia has announced the complete liberation of the Kursk region, located on the border with Ukraine, after reportedly pushing out the last Ukrainian units from the area. Russian Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov stated that the final Ukrainian-held locality,… -
Pakistan: Nine terrorists killed in operation in Balochistan
Nine terrorists were killed during a police operation in the southwestern province of Balochistan, Pakistan, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) announced on Friday. The intervention took place in the Khanoi Baba region following intelligence reports indicating the presence of terrorists, according… -
DR Congo: first compromise signed between the government and M23 in Doha
In a surprising development, a first compromise was signed on Wednesday evening in Doha between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel movement. This turning point comes after a day marked by rumors that the rebel delegation was pulling out… -
Burkina Faso: Several officers arrested amid coup plot rumors
Burkina Faso’s intelligence services have recently uncovered a plot of unprecedented scale involving national army officers linked to terrorist groups. According to revealed information, the aim of the operation was to plunge the country into chaos and place it under… -
Ghana: illegal ammunition shipment bound for Benin intercepted
On the night of Friday, April 18, 2025, Ghanaian security forces carried out a major ammunition seizure at the Tadzewu-Mitsrikasa checkpoint, located in the Volta Region. The operation led to the interception of a bus traveling from Accra to Benin,… -
The Easter Truce in Ukraine: A Trap Set by Vladimir Putin?
Is the Easter ceasefire declared by Vladimir Putin a true gesture of peace or a calculated strategic maneuver? For Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the answer is clear: the truce is a trap set by Russia. According to the Ukrainian side,… -
War in Ukraine: Putin orders easter ceasefire
Russia has declared an Easter truce set to begin at 6:00 p.m. Moscow time on April 19 and end at midnight on April 21, totaling 30 hours. The ceasefire was announced today by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting… -
DRC: residence of Joseph Kabila searched amid suspicions of ties to AFC/M23
A property belonging to former President Joseph Kabila was searched by security services. The operation took place on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at a site housing offices, warehouses, and containers, some of which are reportedly owned by businessmen, including individuals… -
Benin: new terrorist attack reported in the north
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Benin recorded a new terrorist attack. According to local media outlet Bip Radio, two Beninese military positions were targeted in the Koudou Falls area, deep within the W National Park, more than 700 kilometers from… -
Niger: Two military operations leave nine terrorists dead
The Nigerien army announced on Wednesday that nine terrorists were neutralized during two operations carried out between Monday and Tuesday in the western part of the country. The first intervention, conducted on Monday along the Makalondi-Bankéré axis, allowed a military… -
Burkina Faso: government plans to strengthen national police with over 2,000 new recruits
Faced with mounting security challenges, Burkina Faso’s authorities are stepping up efforts to reinforce internal security. During a recent cabinet meeting, the government approved a major plan to bolster the national police force. The executive has validated a large-scale recruitment… -
DRC–Rwanda: UN Security Council renews mediation efforts
Mediation in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda was at the center of discussions at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, April 16. Téte António, Chairperson of the African Union Executive Council and… -
Iraq summons Lebanese ambassador over criticism of its paramilitary forces
On Wednesday, Iraq’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Lebanese ambassador to Iraq, Ali al-Habhab, to protest remarks made by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun regarding Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), also known as Hashd al-Shaabi. In an official statement, the… -
États-Unis : enquête sur des fuites d’informations militaires, 02 conseillers écartés
On Tuesday, April 15, two senior Pentagon officials were temporarily removed from their posts as part of an investigation into the leak of sensitive information, including U.S. attack plans targeting the Houthis in Yemen. Dan Caldwell, senior advisor to Secretary…
