In addition to direct confrontation, economic warfare also serves as a key component of JNIM’s strategy to undermine the stability of its adversaries, weaken their resolve, and create opportunities for expansion. Learn more ▶️ bit.ly/49wie45

JNIM’s economic warfare activities have gradually increased and diversified as the group has expanded its operations across the #Sahel.

JNIM’s reach across the #Sahel has expanded from strongholds in northern and central Mali to the western and southern parts of the country, most of Burkina Faso, parts of Niger, and the northernmost areas of West African littoral states like Benin. acleddata.com/2023/11/13/act…

Violence surged in #BurkinaFaso last month, with the highest number of fatalities recorded since June. acleddata.com/2023/12/07/reg…

On parle de la libération du sud-africain Gerco van Deventer, enlevé par Alqaïda à Oubari (Libye) le 3 novembre 2017....#Sahel

#TopRead2023 | Moving Out of the Shadows: Shifts in Wagner Group Operations Around the World acleddata.com/2023/08/02/mov…

#2023TopRead | Actor Profile: The Islamic State Sahel Province acleddata.com/2023/01/13/act…

🆕VDP: #BurkinaFaso’s Self-Defense Militia Our new Actor Profile – the fourth in our series about armed groups in the #Sahel – examines the history and the latest data on the Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland. Read it here⤵️ acleddata.com/2024/03/26/act…

#BurkinaFaso’s Center-East saw a drastic increase in political violence in April, with incidents more than doubling. A major attack by JNIM in Koulpelogo province resulted in 35 fatalities, marking the highest battle frequency in 2024. Learn more. ⤵️acleddata.com/2024/05/10/reg…

#BurkinaFaso les massacres se poursuivent & les preuves s'accumulent, des charniers, des cadavres d'hommes, de femmes et d'enfants, des militaires & de miliciens totalement désinhibés... nous ne pouvons même pas tout montrer Julien Fanciulli FRANCE 24 Français youtube.com/watch?v=H64-Xa…

It appears that #Wagner has suffered one of, if not its largest loss, in Africa to date, in northern Mali near the Algerian border. A few things to consider before folks go nuts with extrapolation: 1. Such losses pale in comparison to those tolerated in Ukraine and Syria (1/n)

The Bellingcat Team has geolocated footage recorded by the militant group that killed more than 100 people in Burkina Faso last week and reviewed satellite imagery showing the expansion of defensive trenches around the town, both before and after the attack.

IS-Sahel has taken responsibility for the attack, which serves as official confirmation that Lakurawa is IS-Sahel subgroup operating in Niger and northwest Nigeria. Nigeria is currently facing IS-Sahel and IS-West Africa (Lake Chad).

Africa Regional Overview | May 2025 ▪️Record-setting attacks in Benin ▪️Drone warfare expands in Togo ▪️Battles surge in Somalia & South Sudan ▪️Violence falls in Sudan — but risks remain Get the full update: acleddata.com/2025/05/09/afr…

Violence surged across the central #Sahel in May, with JNIM launching its deadliest wave since August 2024. The group seized towns in Burkina Faso, stormed military camps in Mali & Niger, and expanded raids on military outposts into Benin. Full update: acleddata.com/2025/06/06/afr…