Charlie Werb
@charliewerb.bsky.social
Sub-Saharan Africa (mostly Sahel) | Terrorism | Conflict | Opinions are my own
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Charlie Werb
@charliewerb.bsky.social
· Feb 19
🚨New Publication Alert
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My latest substack looks at the conflict in DRC, the AU’s new leadership, violence in Mali’s north and threats to the junta, the RSF’s attempts to remain a lasting force in Sudan, and Russian crimes in CAR.
open.substack.com/pub/theafric...
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My latest substack looks at the conflict in DRC, the AU’s new leadership, violence in Mali’s north and threats to the junta, the RSF’s attempts to remain a lasting force in Sudan, and Russian crimes in CAR.
open.substack.com/pub/theafric...
🚨New Publication Alert
🇨🇩🇩🇯🇰🇪🇸🇩🇲🇱🇨🇫
My latest substack looks at the conflict in DRC, the AU’s new leadership, violence in Mali’s north and threats to the junta, the RSF’s attempts to remain a lasting force in Sudan, and Russian crimes in CAR.
open.substack.com/pub/theafric...
🇨🇩🇩🇯🇰🇪🇸🇩🇲🇱🇨🇫
My latest substack looks at the conflict in DRC, the AU’s new leadership, violence in Mali’s north and threats to the junta, the RSF’s attempts to remain a lasting force in Sudan, and Russian crimes in CAR.
open.substack.com/pub/theafric...
February 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
🚨New Publication Alert
🇨🇩🇩🇯🇰🇪🇸🇩🇲🇱🇨🇫
My latest substack looks at the conflict in DRC, the AU’s new leadership, violence in Mali’s north and threats to the junta, the RSF’s attempts to remain a lasting force in Sudan, and Russian crimes in CAR.
open.substack.com/pub/theafric...
🇨🇩🇩🇯🇰🇪🇸🇩🇲🇱🇨🇫
My latest substack looks at the conflict in DRC, the AU’s new leadership, violence in Mali’s north and threats to the junta, the RSF’s attempts to remain a lasting force in Sudan, and Russian crimes in CAR.
open.substack.com/pub/theafric...
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: The attack took place in Dargo, not Kaya. Reports state that two VDP and one soldier were killed, but seven were wounded. The attack began at dawn and lasted three hours, reinforcements arrived two hours after JNIM militants had left. Footage below:
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Several security personnel, both soldiers and VDP, were killed near Kaya. #JNIM militants also reportedly seized a significant haul of weapons and ammo, including 46 kalashnikovs, a drone, 103 magazines, and other pieces of military equipment.
February 16, 2025 at 11:36 PM
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: The attack took place in Dargo, not Kaya. Reports state that two VDP and one soldier were killed, but seven were wounded. The attack began at dawn and lasted three hours, reinforcements arrived two hours after JNIM militants had left. Footage below:
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: A VDP base was taken control of near Ouahigouya, #JNIM has claimed.
February 16, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: A VDP base was taken control of near Ouahigouya, #JNIM has claimed.
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Several security personnel, both soldiers and VDP, were killed near Kaya. #JNIM militants also reportedly seized a significant haul of weapons and ammo, including 46 kalashnikovs, a drone, 103 magazines, and other pieces of military equipment.
February 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Several security personnel, both soldiers and VDP, were killed near Kaya. #JNIM militants also reportedly seized a significant haul of weapons and ammo, including 46 kalashnikovs, a drone, 103 magazines, and other pieces of military equipment.
New publication:
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My latest substack looks at JNIM’s siege of Djibo, Trump’s reaction to a South African land law, footage of IS Sahel, plus updates from the conflict in Sudan and the battle against IS in Puntland.
open.substack.com/pub/theafric...
🇧🇫🇿🇦🇺🇸🇸🇩🇸🇴
My latest substack looks at JNIM’s siege of Djibo, Trump’s reaction to a South African land law, footage of IS Sahel, plus updates from the conflict in Sudan and the battle against IS in Puntland.
open.substack.com/pub/theafric...
The Sub-Saharan Security Review
4 February - 11 February
open.substack.com
February 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
New publication:
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My latest substack looks at JNIM’s siege of Djibo, Trump’s reaction to a South African land law, footage of IS Sahel, plus updates from the conflict in Sudan and the battle against IS in Puntland.
open.substack.com/pub/theafric...
🇧🇫🇿🇦🇺🇸🇸🇩🇸🇴
My latest substack looks at JNIM’s siege of Djibo, Trump’s reaction to a South African land law, footage of IS Sahel, plus updates from the conflict in Sudan and the battle against IS in Puntland.
open.substack.com/pub/theafric...
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Two VDP bases were targeted near Bam, #JNIM claimed last night. Two militiamen were killed and weapons and motorcycles were seized.
February 12, 2025 at 5:42 PM
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Two VDP bases were targeted near Bam, #JNIM claimed last night. Two militiamen were killed and weapons and motorcycles were seized.
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Two military checkpoints were taken control of in Kongoussi, #JNIM claimed earlier today.
February 12, 2025 at 1:08 AM
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Two military checkpoints were taken control of in Kongoussi, #JNIM claimed earlier today.
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Weapons and ammo were seized during this attack in Djibo, #JNIM has claimed. No reports of casualties, however.
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Military positions around #Djibo have been attacked this morning, #JNIM has claimed. This is the third attack of its type in as many weeks, the AQ affiliate are ramping up the pressure on the besieged city.
February 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Weapons and ammo were seized during this attack in Djibo, #JNIM has claimed. No reports of casualties, however.
🇲🇱| #Mali: Following claims earlier today that a military helicopter was downed by the FLA near Tessalit, #FAMa has reported that this morning a drone was intercepted while flying over Tessalit airport. It was allegedly observing a helicopter at the base, which was not damaged.
February 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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.
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.
February 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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.
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.
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: A military post near Banfora was taken control of, #JNIM has claimed.
February 10, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: A military post near Banfora was taken control of, #JNIM has claimed.
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Military positions around #Djibo have been attacked this morning, #JNIM has claimed. This is the third attack of its type in as many weeks, the AQ affiliate are ramping up the pressure on the besieged city.
February 10, 2025 at 9:46 AM
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: Military positions around #Djibo have been attacked this morning, #JNIM has claimed. This is the third attack of its type in as many weeks, the AQ affiliate are ramping up the pressure on the besieged city.
February 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: An armoured vehicle was destroyed after it hit an IED near Ouahigouya, #JNIM has reported.
February 7, 2025 at 10:56 PM
🇧🇫| #BurkinaFaso: An armoured vehicle was destroyed after it hit an IED near Ouahigouya, #JNIM has reported.