12/01/2022

JNIM attack on gendarmerie, police and prison in Tougan
A JNIM terrorist attack occurred against the gendarmerie, police, and civilian prison in Tougan on December 1, 2022. Four people were killed and two injured. The gendarmerie and police station were set on fire.

JNIM claims attack on MINUSMA convoy to Timbuktu
A MINUSMA escort convoy was attacked at around 2:00 p.m. on December 1 on the Timbuktu-Ber road. Three civilian members of the convoy were injured.

Captain Ibrahim Traoré confirms coup attempt
Captain Ibrahim Traoré confirmed an attempted coup d’état last weekend. The captain made the statement in Ouagadougou during a meeting with civil society organizations (CSOs) and traditional and religious leaders. The Captain knows the perpetrators but he favors dialogue over arrest.
12/02/2022

The NAF (Nigerian armed forces) neutralized six terrorists during an operation
The Nigerien Armed Forces neutralized six terrorists with their partners in western Niger as part of operations against armed terrorist groups.

25th Task Force Eliminates Many ISWAP Members in Damboa
Nigeria’s 25th Operational Brigade has eliminated numerous ISWAP terrorists in Damboa, Borno region. The account highlights the fact that these terrorists were eliminated moments after pledging allegiance to the new caliph.
12/03/2022

Burkinabe army neutralized several terrorists in Banwa
On December 3, the Burkinabe Army neutralized several terrorists in the Banwa localities. It neutralized more than 15 terrorists and destroyed seven bases.

An operation was reportedly conducted in Bore by the Malian armed forces (FAMa) and Russians, resulting in the death of several people and the arrest of others
The FAMa and Russians reportedly conducted an operation in Boré. Several dozen individuals were arrested and some killed by a “Russian”. The FAMa confirmed the operation but denied the executions.
12/04/2022

Clash between the ISGS and JNIM towards Tessit
Hostilities have just begun between the ISGS and the GSIM (JNIM) at Tin Djirindjitane, 15 km southwest of Tessit. The JNIM took Fitili, an ISGS base in the Gourma.

Violent incursion by unidentified armed men in Bitou
Unidentified armed men made a violent incursion into the town of Bitou on the evening of December 4. They targeted a place where civilians (teachers, freight forwarders, etc.) usually gather. Six people were killed, including four teachers, two were injured, five motorcycles were burned, and one car was vandalized.

Unidentified gunmen ambush in Bondokuy
On December 4, 2022, unidentified gunmen ambushed the area around Bonkoduy. The response was significant. The result: 10 terrorists killed, equipment recovered, 2 soldiers wounded.

Abduction by unidentified gunmen in Koalaga
Unidentified gunmen reportedly abducted men in Koalaga.

Unidentified gunmen set fire to the town hall and telephone installations in Niabouri
Unidentified gunmen reportedly set fire to the Niabouri town hall and telephone installations.

Deadly Clashes Between Boko Haram and ISWAP in Sambisa
Clashes between Boko Haram and ISWAP in Sambisa lead to the death of dozens of terrorists from both sides and the massacre of 33 wives of ISWAP members.