Charlie Werb
@charliewerb.bsky.social
Sub-Saharan Africa (mostly Sahel) | Terrorism | Conflict | Opinions are my own
🚨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...
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: 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.
🇧🇫| #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.
🇲🇱| #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.
An infographic of the group’s claims:
February 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
An infographic of the group’s claims: