Conflict Research
@conflictwatch.bsky.social
Irish 🇮🇪 Remote Operations Security Advisor.
Based in Africa, monitoring conflict principally in North Africa & the Sahel Region.
https://www.instagram.com/conflict_watch68
Based in Africa, monitoring conflict principally in North Africa & the Sahel Region.
https://www.instagram.com/conflict_watch68
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This is a sideline project from my actual day job, the idea is to focus on the largely unreported events primarily in the Sahel but also covering other countries in North Africa.
I am occasionally offline, I do occasionally miss events (tips are welcome via DM).
Questions are ALWAYS welcome.
I am occasionally offline, I do occasionally miss events (tips are welcome via DM).
Questions are ALWAYS welcome.
How Africa is responding to the Islamic State threat
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How Africa is responding to the Islamic State threat
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November 15, 2025 at 6:08 AM
How Africa is responding to the Islamic State threat
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Iranian forces have seized the Marshall Islands–flagged oil tanker Talara in the Strait of Hormuz.
A U.S. official said the ship was intercepted while traveling from Ajman in the UAE to Singapore, with three small boats involved, as reported by security firm Ambrey.
A U.S. official said the ship was intercepted while traveling from Ajman in the UAE to Singapore, with three small boats involved, as reported by security firm Ambrey.
November 14, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Iranian forces have seized the Marshall Islands–flagged oil tanker Talara in the Strait of Hormuz.
A U.S. official said the ship was intercepted while traveling from Ajman in the UAE to Singapore, with three small boats involved, as reported by security firm Ambrey.
A U.S. official said the ship was intercepted while traveling from Ajman in the UAE to Singapore, with three small boats involved, as reported by security firm Ambrey.
Map from @liamkarr.bsky.social @criticalthreats.bsky.social showing the extent of JNIM's stranglehold of southern Mali, blockading fuel supplies coming from neighboring countries.
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Map from @liamkarr.bsky.social @criticalthreats.bsky.social showing the extent of JNIM's stranglehold of southern Mali, blockading fuel supplies coming from neighboring countries.
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The situation in #Mali is a reminder that #drones and drone warfare - all else remaining equal (intelligence, military capacities, governance/politics, counterinsurgency strategies etc) is really far from being a game changer for embattled rgimes.
www.megatrends-afrika.de/publikation/...
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The Myth of the Gamechanger: Drones and Military Power in Africa
Advanced combat drones are increasingly used in conflicts in Africa. This analysis of the conflicts in Mali, Chad and Sudan shows, their...
www.megatrends-afrika.de
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
The situation in #Mali is a reminder that #drones and drone warfare - all else remaining equal (intelligence, military capacities, governance/politics, counterinsurgency strategies etc) is really far from being a game changer for embattled rgimes.
www.megatrends-afrika.de/publikation/...
www.megatrends-afrika.de/publikation/...
13.11 #BurkinaFaso
IS-SP has issued a statement confirming the capture of Tigou from their rival JNIM killing 36 enemy militants in the process.
Reports of fighting started on the 08.11 around locations near Gorgadji in Séno province including reports that a JNIM commander had been killed.
IS-SP has issued a statement confirming the capture of Tigou from their rival JNIM killing 36 enemy militants in the process.
Reports of fighting started on the 08.11 around locations near Gorgadji in Séno province including reports that a JNIM commander had been killed.
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
13.11 #BurkinaFaso
IS-SP has issued a statement confirming the capture of Tigou from their rival JNIM killing 36 enemy militants in the process.
Reports of fighting started on the 08.11 around locations near Gorgadji in Séno province including reports that a JNIM commander had been killed.
IS-SP has issued a statement confirming the capture of Tigou from their rival JNIM killing 36 enemy militants in the process.
Reports of fighting started on the 08.11 around locations near Gorgadji in Séno province including reports that a JNIM commander had been killed.
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A l'approche des commémorations du 13 novembre 2015, #LeCollimateur se penche sur l'histoire longue de la lutte des services contre le jihadisme, avec Abou Djaffar, ancien analyste de la DGSE et auteur de "Et tuez-les partout où vous les trouverez" (LaManufDeLivres).
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Une histoire de la lutte contre le jihadisme
À l'approche des commémorations du 13 novembre 2015, le Collimateur se penche sur l'histoire longue de la lutte des services contre le jihadisme, avec Abou Djaffar, ancien analyste de la DGSE et auteu...
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November 12, 2025 at 3:17 PM
A l'approche des commémorations du 13 novembre 2015, #LeCollimateur se penche sur l'histoire longue de la lutte des services contre le jihadisme, avec Abou Djaffar, ancien analyste de la DGSE et auteur de "Et tuez-les partout où vous les trouverez" (LaManufDeLivres).
lerubicon.org/collimateur-...
lerubicon.org/collimateur-...
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AFP reports clashes btw Dozo hunters and JNIM south of Sikasso, with people fleeing towards Ivory Coast
www.seneweb.com/en/news/Afri...
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Ivory Coast reinforces its borders in the face of an "unusual" influx of Malian refugees
<p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">The Ivorian government announced on Thursday a strengthening of security on its northern border, in response to an "unusual" influx of Malian refuge...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
AFP reports clashes btw Dozo hunters and JNIM south of Sikasso, with people fleeing towards Ivory Coast
www.seneweb.com/en/news/Afri...
www.seneweb.com/en/news/Afri...
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1h au sujet des évolutions au Sahel & au #Mali en particulier, les dynamiques des juntes et celles des jihadistes du JNIM et de l’EI en guerre depuis 2019. Puis quelques détails croustillants habillement amenés par @alexjubelin.bsky.social @lerubicon.bsky.social
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Mali : l'étau se resserre sur Bamako [Zone d'affrontements #1]
Pour ce premier épisode d'un nouveau format avec Wassim Nasr consacré à l'actualité du jihadisme, notamment au Sahel, le Collimateur fait le point sur la situation du Mali, où l'avance du JNIM et sa c...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM
1h au sujet des évolutions au Sahel & au #Mali en particulier, les dynamiques des juntes et celles des jihadistes du JNIM et de l’EI en guerre depuis 2019. Puis quelques détails croustillants habillement amenés par @alexjubelin.bsky.social @lerubicon.bsky.social
lerubicon.org/collimateur-...
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Three hostages held by the JNIM in Mali were released after a record ransom, estimated between 50 and 70 million dollars.
Malian authorities also negotiated the release of terrorist prisoners in exchange for allowing fuel convoys to reach the capital.
Interview with @simnasr.bsky.social
Malian authorities also negotiated the release of terrorist prisoners in exchange for allowing fuel convoys to reach the capital.
Interview with @simnasr.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Three hostages held by the JNIM in Mali were released after a record ransom, estimated between 50 and 70 million dollars.
Malian authorities also negotiated the release of terrorist prisoners in exchange for allowing fuel convoys to reach the capital.
Interview with @simnasr.bsky.social
Malian authorities also negotiated the release of terrorist prisoners in exchange for allowing fuel convoys to reach the capital.
Interview with @simnasr.bsky.social
Video reportedly from #BurkinaFaso showing JNIM fighters allowing children handle their weapons
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Video reportedly from #BurkinaFaso showing JNIM fighters allowing children handle their weapons
23.10 #Mali
Mahmud Barry, JNIM spokesman, released an audio message ordering the residents of Léré to leave the town by the 26.10, warning residents that if they come to harm that they only have themselves to blame for not respecting the conditions for lifting the siege of the town.
Mahmud Barry, JNIM spokesman, released an audio message ordering the residents of Léré to leave the town by the 26.10, warning residents that if they come to harm that they only have themselves to blame for not respecting the conditions for lifting the siege of the town.
October 30, 2025 at 1:11 AM
23.10 #Mali
Mahmud Barry, JNIM spokesman, released an audio message ordering the residents of Léré to leave the town by the 26.10, warning residents that if they come to harm that they only have themselves to blame for not respecting the conditions for lifting the siege of the town.
Mahmud Barry, JNIM spokesman, released an audio message ordering the residents of Léré to leave the town by the 26.10, warning residents that if they come to harm that they only have themselves to blame for not respecting the conditions for lifting the siege of the town.
29.10 #Mali
There are reports that 02 Emiratis kidnapped by JNIM in September have been freed following negotiations and a 'large ransom', apparently $50 million.
Other reports state that 20 JNIM prisoners were also freed.
There are reports that 02 Emiratis kidnapped by JNIM in September have been freed following negotiations and a 'large ransom', apparently $50 million.
Other reports state that 20 JNIM prisoners were also freed.
October 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
29.10 #Mali
There are reports that 02 Emiratis kidnapped by JNIM in September have been freed following negotiations and a 'large ransom', apparently $50 million.
Other reports state that 20 JNIM prisoners were also freed.
There are reports that 02 Emiratis kidnapped by JNIM in September have been freed following negotiations and a 'large ransom', apparently $50 million.
Other reports state that 20 JNIM prisoners were also freed.
22.10 #Niger
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
October 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
22.10 #Niger
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
A report from Radio France Internationale a US national Kevin Rideout was reportedly kidnapped by three men near the grand Bravia Hotel, in the city center, just a few hundred meters from the presidential palace.
48 year old Rideout, works with NGO Serving In Mission, also known as SIM
28.10 #Mali
According to pro-government sources, the JNIM commander in the Baoule Forest area (Radwan Al Ansari - according to a Russian language Telegram channel) was killed in clashes with Security Forces.
According to pro-government sources, the JNIM commander in the Baoule Forest area (Radwan Al Ansari - according to a Russian language Telegram channel) was killed in clashes with Security Forces.
October 29, 2025 at 10:06 PM
28.10 #Mali
According to pro-government sources, the JNIM commander in the Baoule Forest area (Radwan Al Ansari - according to a Russian language Telegram channel) was killed in clashes with Security Forces.
According to pro-government sources, the JNIM commander in the Baoule Forest area (Radwan Al Ansari - according to a Russian language Telegram channel) was killed in clashes with Security Forces.
29.10 #BurkinaFaso
Following an attack on the 27.10 JNIM returned to the village complex of Kossouka attacking the village of Yamsindé, in Yatenga province.
A casualty count is unavailable, but reported to be significant.
Following an attack on the 27.10 JNIM returned to the village complex of Kossouka attacking the village of Yamsindé, in Yatenga province.
A casualty count is unavailable, but reported to be significant.
October 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
29.10 #BurkinaFaso
Following an attack on the 27.10 JNIM returned to the village complex of Kossouka attacking the village of Yamsindé, in Yatenga province.
A casualty count is unavailable, but reported to be significant.
Following an attack on the 27.10 JNIM returned to the village complex of Kossouka attacking the village of Yamsindé, in Yatenga province.
A casualty count is unavailable, but reported to be significant.
27.10 #Niger
At least 17 civilians were killed in a drone strike on the market place of the village of Tchimbarkawa in the Abala-Filingué department, of the Tillabéri region.
At least 17 civilians were killed in a drone strike on the market place of the village of Tchimbarkawa in the Abala-Filingué department, of the Tillabéri region.
October 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
27.10 #Niger
At least 17 civilians were killed in a drone strike on the market place of the village of Tchimbarkawa in the Abala-Filingué department, of the Tillabéri region.
At least 17 civilians were killed in a drone strike on the market place of the village of Tchimbarkawa in the Abala-Filingué department, of the Tillabéri region.
#Mali
According to Radio France International, Security Forces and Dozo militia reportedly killed 30+ civilians herding livestock near Markala (Segou region) on Thursday ( 23.10), burying them in mass graves.
According to Radio France International, Security Forces and Dozo militia reportedly killed 30+ civilians herding livestock near Markala (Segou region) on Thursday ( 23.10), burying them in mass graves.
October 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
#Mali
According to Radio France International, Security Forces and Dozo militia reportedly killed 30+ civilians herding livestock near Markala (Segou region) on Thursday ( 23.10), burying them in mass graves.
According to Radio France International, Security Forces and Dozo militia reportedly killed 30+ civilians herding livestock near Markala (Segou region) on Thursday ( 23.10), burying them in mass graves.
27.10 #BurkinaFaso
Video footage from social media from the aftermath of the attack in Kossouka / Yatenga area. 10 civilians were killed.
Residents of the area have reportedly started leaving the locality.
Video footage from social media from the aftermath of the attack in Kossouka / Yatenga area. 10 civilians were killed.
Residents of the area have reportedly started leaving the locality.
October 28, 2025 at 8:52 PM
27.10 #BurkinaFaso
Video footage from social media from the aftermath of the attack in Kossouka / Yatenga area. 10 civilians were killed.
Residents of the area have reportedly started leaving the locality.
Video footage from social media from the aftermath of the attack in Kossouka / Yatenga area. 10 civilians were killed.
Residents of the area have reportedly started leaving the locality.
15.10 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM carried out an attack on a Security Forces position at Bagamoussa in the Koulpelogo area capturing weapons and vehicles.
JNIM carried out an attack on a Security Forces position at Bagamoussa in the Koulpelogo area capturing weapons and vehicles.
October 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
15.10 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM carried out an attack on a Security Forces position at Bagamoussa in the Koulpelogo area capturing weapons and vehicles.
JNIM carried out an attack on a Security Forces position at Bagamoussa in the Koulpelogo area capturing weapons and vehicles.
JNIM has posted video footage of the group’s attack on San
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
JNIM has posted video footage of the group’s attack on San
Former Jihadist Fighters Join Niger Army.
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Former Jihadist Fighters Join Niger Army
Ex-jihadists who "repented" have successfully been integrated into the Nigerien army after several months of training.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Former Jihadist Fighters Join Niger Army.
thedefensepost.com/2025/10/14/j...
thedefensepost.com/2025/10/14/j...