Security Incident Map
WAMAPS, WEST AFRICA'S SECURITY MEDIA
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Security issues linked to the fight against terrorism are increasingly important in West Africa. Wamaps offers cartographic monitoring and in-depth analyses of incidents in this zone, to inform people of the dangers and security advances underway in the region.
More analysis and information is continuously available on our social networks and WhatsApp community.
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OUR LATEST SAFETY ANALYSIS
Find analyses on security issues such as terrorism, security policy and the Armed Forces in West Africa.
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Terrorism in the Sahel: How Do Jihadist Groups Acquire Their Weapons?
TERRORISM
During the March 28 attack in Diapaga, Burkina Faso, jihadists seized a large quantity of weapons...
JNIM in the Sahel: Recent Developments and Area of Influence
TERRORISM
JNIM is one of the most influential Islamist terrorist organizations in the world. As of 2025, th...
Military FPV drone: a growing threat in West African conflicts
TERRORISM
FPV drones have made their appearance in conflicts in West Africa and the Sahel. Terrorist groups...
