Fabian
@fabsenbln.bsky.social
Aviation, politics, terrorism, military stuff and OSINT from West Africa 🇧🇫 🇳🇪 🇲🇱 🇹🇩 🇧🇯 🇹🇬 🇨🇮
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#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 - Official handover of new eqiupment to the Armed Forces - 10 Oct 2025
Norinco🇨🇳
➡️VN22B (105mm gun in a turret)
➡️SR-5 (multi launch rocket system)
➡️PLL05 & SM6 (120mm mortar systems)
➡️SH1 (PCL-09) (122mm mortar system)
Dongfeng🇨🇳
➡️EQ2050 version
Norinco🇨🇳
➡️VN22B (105mm gun in a turret)
➡️SR-5 (multi launch rocket system)
➡️PLL05 & SM6 (120mm mortar systems)
➡️SH1 (PCL-09) (122mm mortar system)
Dongfeng🇨🇳
➡️EQ2050 version
October 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 - Official handover of new eqiupment to the Armed Forces - 10 Oct 2025
Norinco🇨🇳
➡️VN22B (105mm gun in a turret)
➡️SR-5 (multi launch rocket system)
➡️PLL05 & SM6 (120mm mortar systems)
➡️SH1 (PCL-09) (122mm mortar system)
Dongfeng🇨🇳
➡️EQ2050 version
Norinco🇨🇳
➡️VN22B (105mm gun in a turret)
➡️SR-5 (multi launch rocket system)
➡️PLL05 & SM6 (120mm mortar systems)
➡️SH1 (PCL-09) (122mm mortar system)
Dongfeng🇨🇳
➡️EQ2050 version
#CotedIvoire🇨🇮 - A #ISR Beech 350 (reg. N31XX / #A3469B) of contractor "CAE Aviation" using call sign "YODA25" was active this afternoon west of Bouna, between A12 road / Comoé National Park & the #BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 border. Likely in support of border troops, looking out for #JNIM.
August 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
#CotedIvoire🇨🇮 - A #ISR Beech 350 (reg. N31XX / #A3469B) of contractor "CAE Aviation" using call sign "YODA25" was active this afternoon west of Bouna, between A12 road / Comoé National Park & the #BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 border. Likely in support of border troops, looking out for #JNIM.
#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 - UN report lists recruitment of children by #JNIM & #ISSP. Also reports on children being killed by terrorist groups, VDP and the regular military (e.g. air strikes, crossfire or even targeted killings). Not really new stuff, why the delayed response? www.reuters.com/world/africa...
Burkina Faso declares UN coordinator persona non grata
7Burkina Faso has declared United Nations regional coordinator Carol Flore-Smereczniak persona non grata over a U.N. report alleging violations against children in the West African country, a government spokesperson said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
August 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 - UN report lists recruitment of children by #JNIM & #ISSP. Also reports on children being killed by terrorist groups, VDP and the regular military (e.g. air strikes, crossfire or even targeted killings). Not really new stuff, why the delayed response? www.reuters.com/world/africa...
#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 Air Force Airbus C-295W (XT-MBH | #09CD45) returned earlier from Abidjan w. the remains of Alino Faso, a prominent influencer who supported the Traoré Gov. & lived in Côte d'Ivoire🇨🇮. He was arrested in Jan. for spying accusations & found dead in his cell in July.
August 18, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 Air Force Airbus C-295W (XT-MBH | #09CD45) returned earlier from Abidjan w. the remains of Alino Faso, a prominent influencer who supported the Traoré Gov. & lived in Côte d'Ivoire🇨🇮. He was arrested in Jan. for spying accusations & found dead in his cell in July.
#Mali🇲🇱 - After being held hostage for almost 7 months by Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP), 4 Moroccan🇲🇦 truck drivers who were kidnapped at the 🇧🇫🇳🇪 border have been released. Presumably on Malian territory, as the hostages were received by Trans. Pres. Goita.
August 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
#Mali🇲🇱 - After being held hostage for almost 7 months by Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP), 4 Moroccan🇲🇦 truck drivers who were kidnapped at the 🇧🇫🇳🇪 border have been released. Presumably on Malian territory, as the hostages were received by Trans. Pres. Goita.
#Benin🇧🇯 - According to media reports, three (3) terrorists were killed during an army reconnaissance mission between 31 July and 3 August in Pendjari National Park on the border with #BurkinaFaso🇧🇫. Several AKM weapons were seized.
August 4, 2025 at 7:58 PM
#Benin🇧🇯 - According to media reports, three (3) terrorists were killed during an army reconnaissance mission between 31 July and 3 August in Pendjari National Park on the border with #BurkinaFaso🇧🇫. Several AKM weapons were seized.
#Benin🇧🇯-TV accompanied soldiers deployed for "Operation Mirador" on a patrol from Parakou via Nikki, Kalale to Basso. In Gawezi, a police post previously attacked by terrorists is shown. Dongfeng CSK-131🇨🇳 & DJI Matrice 30T drone in use. An H125M🚁 (reg. TY-44H) is also shown.
August 4, 2025 at 6:20 PM
#Benin🇧🇯-TV accompanied soldiers deployed for "Operation Mirador" on a patrol from Parakou via Nikki, Kalale to Basso. In Gawezi, a police post previously attacked by terrorists is shown. Dongfeng CSK-131🇨🇳 & DJI Matrice 30T drone in use. An H125M🚁 (reg. TY-44H) is also shown.
#Benin🇧🇯 - US🇺🇸 Amb. Shukan officially handed over 5 Toyota Land Cruiser to Minister of Justice Detchenou. These vehicles will enable prosecutors at appeal courts in the north of the country to carry out investigations & make more visits to prisons, combating prison overcrowding.
July 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#Benin🇧🇯 - US🇺🇸 Amb. Shukan officially handed over 5 Toyota Land Cruiser to Minister of Justice Detchenou. These vehicles will enable prosecutors at appeal courts in the north of the country to carry out investigations & make more visits to prisons, combating prison overcrowding.
#Niger🇳🇪 - Sothebys auctioned the largest meteorite from Mars, weighing almost 25kg, for $5,296,000 this week in NYC🇺🇸. NWA 16788 was found in the Agadez region in 2023. The Nigerien government has launched an investigation because the meteorite may have been exported illegally.
July 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#Niger🇳🇪 - Sothebys auctioned the largest meteorite from Mars, weighing almost 25kg, for $5,296,000 this week in NYC🇺🇸. NWA 16788 was found in the Agadez region in 2023. The Nigerien government has launched an investigation because the meteorite may have been exported illegally.
#Mali🇲🇱 - FAMa announced the neutralisation of a local "Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP)" leader named Souleymane Ag Bakawa in Chimam. He was reportedly involved in the recent assassination of security forces in Menaka and in the execution and kidnapping of civilians.
July 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
#Mali🇲🇱 - FAMa announced the neutralisation of a local "Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP)" leader named Souleymane Ag Bakawa in Chimam. He was reportedly involved in the recent assassination of security forces in Menaka and in the execution and kidnapping of civilians.
#Benin🇧🇯 - #Senegal's🇸🇳 President Faye arrived this afternoon local time on board of the Gov. Airbus A320-251N (ACJ) (reg. 6V-SEN | #0703FA) in Cotonou for a working visit. At the airport he was welcomed by FM Bakari. Later, President Faye met President Talon for talks.
July 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#Benin🇧🇯 - #Senegal's🇸🇳 President Faye arrived this afternoon local time on board of the Gov. Airbus A320-251N (ACJ) (reg. 6V-SEN | #0703FA) in Cotonou for a working visit. At the airport he was welcomed by FM Bakari. Later, President Faye met President Talon for talks.
#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 - Today #Ghana🇬🇭 based "Africa World Airlines (AWA)" inaugurated its new direct service between both countries. An Embraer ERJ-145LI (reg. 9G-AFJ | 044055) arrived this morning in Ouaga from Accra. The airline plans to operate three weekly flights between the two capitals.
July 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 - Today #Ghana🇬🇭 based "Africa World Airlines (AWA)" inaugurated its new direct service between both countries. An Embraer ERJ-145LI (reg. 9G-AFJ | 044055) arrived this morning in Ouaga from Accra. The airline plans to operate three weekly flights between the two capitals.
#Benin🇧🇯 - Army special forces reportedly destroyed two terrorist bases in Parc W near the #Niger🇳🇪 border on June 24 & 28 and killed several terrorists. Pictures show one terrorist wearing a Beninese army jacket, likely captured in an attack. Weapons, motorbikes & equipment seized.
July 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
#Niger - Ministry of Defence: 34 soldiers killed this morning in an attack on security forces in Bani Bangou. MoD speaks of "several hundred attackers & 200 motorbikes". IS Sahel Province (#ISSP | #ISGS) terrorists from the Malian side of the border allegedly gathered in the region since yesterday.
June 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"Violence surged across the central #Sahel in May, with #JNIM launching its deadliest wave since August 2024. The group seized towns in #BurkinaFaso, stormed military camps in #Mali, #Niger & expanded raids on military outposts into #Benin." Via @acleddata.bsky.social
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Africa Overview: June 2025
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June 19, 2025 at 9:06 PM
"Violence surged across the central #Sahel in May, with #JNIM launching its deadliest wave since August 2024. The group seized towns in #BurkinaFaso, stormed military camps in #Mali, #Niger & expanded raids on military outposts into #Benin." Via @acleddata.bsky.social
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#Benin - After a year, the "CAE Aviation" Beech 300 with reg. N196ZZ | #A180CC is back in the country. It arrived yesterday from Abidjan. The aircraft is equipped for #ISR missions & will monitor Pendjari National Park, Parc W and the #BurkinaFaso | #Niger borders. (📸David J. Leaver | 2018)
June 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
#Benin - After a year, the "CAE Aviation" Beech 300 with reg. N196ZZ | #A180CC is back in the country. It arrived yesterday from Abidjan. The aircraft is equipped for #ISR missions & will monitor Pendjari National Park, Parc W and the #BurkinaFaso | #Niger borders. (📸David J. Leaver | 2018)
#Mali - This screenshot is from a video (watch it in the post below), that shows Africa Corps mercs & a FAMa soldier, inspecting debris in a pirogue boat, allegedly belonging to the military aircraft (Su-24) that crashed near Gao into the Niger River on Saturday, June 14.
June 15, 2025 at 12:34 PM
#Mali - This screenshot is from a video (watch it in the post below), that shows Africa Corps mercs & a FAMa soldier, inspecting debris in a pirogue boat, allegedly belonging to the military aircraft (Su-24) that crashed near Gao into the Niger River on Saturday, June 14.
#Mali - Saturday, June 14, a military aircraft crashed near Gao airport in the Niger River. Both pilots were rescued alive. According to eyewitness reports, which have not yet been officially confirmed, it was an Africa Corps Su-24. A sandstorm could be the reason for the crash acc. to FAMa.
June 15, 2025 at 12:25 PM
#Mali - Saturday, June 14, a military aircraft crashed near Gao airport in the Niger River. Both pilots were rescued alive. According to eyewitness reports, which have not yet been officially confirmed, it was an Africa Corps Su-24. A sandstorm could be the reason for the crash acc. to FAMa.
#Togo - Reports of a foiled terrorist attack yesterday in the Kpinkankandi (Kpendjal) area. Pictures show motorbikes, weapons & bodies. At least 3 light-skinned people in the background. Turkish & Russian military advisors (not official soldiers) are active in the north.
June 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
#Togo - Reports of a foiled terrorist attack yesterday in the Kpinkankandi (Kpendjal) area. Pictures show motorbikes, weapons & bodies. At least 3 light-skinned people in the background. Turkish & Russian military advisors (not official soldiers) are active in the north.
#Sahel - A powerful, opaque al-Qaeda affiliate is rampaging across #WestAfrica: With up to 6,000 fighters, #JNIM is now the most well-armed militant force in the Sahel — and among the most powerful in the world, officials and experts say. @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
A powerful, opaque al-Qaeda affiliate is rampaging across West Africa
With up to 6,000 fighters, JNIM is now the most well-armed militant force in the Sahel — and among the most powerful in the world, officials and experts say.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
#Sahel - A powerful, opaque al-Qaeda affiliate is rampaging across #WestAfrica: With up to 6,000 fighters, #JNIM is now the most well-armed militant force in the Sahel — and among the most powerful in the world, officials and experts say. @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
