Irish 🇮🇪 Remote Operations Security Advisor. Based in Africa, monitoring conflict principally in North Africa & the Sahel Region. (Remote_Ops on X but mostly for research purposes) https://www.instagram.com/conflict_watch68https://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mtpk3wjip22v21.08 #Niger Suspected IS-SP militants attacked a Security Forces base at Tessa in the Dosso region southeast of the capital Niamey yesterday, reportedly killing around 20 military personnel and burning the camp.23 Aug 2026 00:33 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtpk3wjip22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mtpjvit5wk2v20.08 #Libya The FLA freed 02 Russian nationals who had been captured during the fighting in Tinzaouaten in July 2024. According to a statement from the Africa Corps, their release was made possible after lengthy negotiations involving,23 Aug 2026 00:29 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtpjvit5wk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mthe2bxu3k2pSpell check messed up the name, the correct location is Taouri [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Aug 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthe2bxu3k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mth4gr6ze22614.08 #BurkinaFaso JNIM claimed responsibility for an attack on Security Forces at Taiuri (Fada-Ngourma) where they say they killed 8 personnel (local sources say the toll may be higher) & captured weapons and other materials.19 Aug 2026 16:07 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth4gr6ze226https://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mth45vdqcs2619.08 #BurkinaFaso According to local sources unidentified militants attacked the town of Bourzanga earlier this afternoon.19 Aug 2026 16:02 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth45vdqcs26https://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mteiq3jzhs2d18.08 #BurkinaFaso Security Forces have reportedly carried out airstrikes in the Bambara area against JNIM forces. 6 militants were killed in operations carried out by the 23rd Rapid Intervention Brigade (BIR 23) in the Bangasso area.18 Aug 2026 15:09 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteiq3jzhs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mteiarerqc2dSources are claiming that FLA commander Inkinane Ag Attaher was released in exchange for 82 members of the Security Forces freed by the rebel group. Inkinane was detained in Niger over a year ago [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Aug 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteiarerqc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mtehxdxma22d17.08 #BurkinaFaso Abou Zeid Al-Burkinabi, a leading member in the IS-SP of Burkinabè nationality has been reportedly killed, during clashes with JNIM in Séno province, with video posted to social media of his body. Several other IS-SP fighters were reported killed along with him.18 Aug 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtehxdxma22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mtc7cerrjs2jDeleting that previous post due to information being a bit sketchy at this time. Anti-government sources have claimed one thing while the government claims a Beachcraft aircraft with 16 passengers made a forced landing but no casualties.17 Aug 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtc7cerrjs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mtbi3iqpz22p15.08 #Niger At least 5 civilians were killed in a drone strike in Northern Niger in the Bilma area. The civilians were according to local sources, gold miners returning home.17 Aug 2026 10:19 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbi3iqpz22phttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mtbhqfbzrk2pReports have been circulating of a clash between elements of the Nigerien Security Forces & units of the Chadian military in the border region near Diffa. [contains quote post or other embedded content]17 Aug 2026 10:13 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbhqfbzrk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mtbh5hxo7k2p17.08 #Libya US missionary Kevin Rideout who had been kidnapped on 21.10.25, in Niger, less than 150m from the Presidential Palace, arrived in Benghazi after being released on 14.08 after more than 9 months of captivity. Rideout confirmed that he had been held captive in Mali until his release.17 Aug 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbh5hxo7k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mtbgnycz722p16.08 #Mali The FLA announced on Sunday the handover of six injured Malian prisoners to the International Committee of the Red Cross in the city of Kidal. The handover comes three days after the Front released 82 Malian soldiers, 118 soldiers are still in FLA custody.17 Aug 2026 09:54 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbgnycz722phttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mtbgbxjd4c2p15.08 #Niger The MPLJ claimed responsibility for the attacks on a National Guard camp in Siguidim, as well as a checkpoint jointly held by the Police, Gendarmerie, and Customs. According to the group, the attack resulted in 15 members of the Security Forces killed.17 Aug 2026 09:47 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbgbxjd4c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mtbflk5j6c2p17.08 #Mali Africa Corps associated Telegram channels have shown video footage and images following strikes using Geran drones against what the claim to be FLA/JNIM targets. Targets in the past have included much needed health clinics.17 Aug 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbflk5j6c2phttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mstautjvu226JNIM claims to have destroyed several vehicles and recovered 3 military vehicles, as well weapons including , 4 x 12.7mm heavy machine guns, 1 x 14.5 mm weapon, 1 x RPG-7 rocket launcher, 4 x PKM, and 7 x AK-47 rifles. [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Aug 2026 18:33 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstautjvu226https://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3mstacsca4226#Libya 11.08 Major General Fawzi al-Mansouri, commander of the military intelligence department for Libya’s eastern-based forces led by Khalifa Haftar, was killed when his car was targeted with an explosive device in the al-Hawari area of Benghazi.11 Aug 2026 18:23 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mstacsca4226https://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msnqsw5bpk23#Mali 08.08 JNIM claimed responsibility for the attack in a Security Forces / Africa Corps supply convoy vehicle near Anefis The convoy is apparently heading to Aguelhok and left Gao two days ago Supply convoys in the region have been subjected to intense harassment by JNIM / FLA in recent months.09 Aug 2026 14:02 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnqsw5bpk23https://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msnqgaizkc23#Mali 08.08 JNIM claims to have carried out an IED attack on a Security Forces/Africa Corps convoy between Gao and Bourem.09 Aug 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnqgaizkc23https://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msnq46uryc23#Mali 09.08 JNIM seized control of a Security Forces barracks in San, Segou.09 Aug 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnq46uryc23https://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msnpuxuszc23"Saudi Arabia used about 86% of its 2,800 PAC-3 interceptors in the first 38 days of combat, leaving it with 400 missiles left in April. Other Gulf nations used up similar amounts of their inventories, CSIS said." https://www.reuters.com/world/what-is-patriot-missile-system-why-are-supplies-depleted-worldwide-2026-08-07/09 Aug 2026 13:46 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnpuxuszc23https://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msmznfapxs2g@vesselspotter.eurosky.social The Houthi Effect https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/6-saudi-flagged-oil-carriers-reroute-around-africa-avoiding-bab-el-mandeb/401826109 Aug 2026 07:08 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msmznfapxs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msivwwx5tc2u#Mali 06.08 JNIM carried out an IED attack on a Security Forces fuel tanker between San and Djenné, in the Ségou region.07 Aug 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msivwwx5tc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msivrvu4vc2u#Mali 05.08 JNIM has released images showing vehicles it claims to have destroyed during an attack on a Security Forces convoy between Bori and Douentza, in the Mopti region.07 Aug 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msivrvu4vc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msivknvii22u#BurkinaFaso 06.08 JNIM carried out an attack on Sollé in Loroum Province. The attack was carried out in the early morning, casualties unknown.07 Aug 2026 15:44 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msivknvii22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msivdvymik2u#Niger 01.08 The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has issued a claim that it fighters carried out an attack in the city of Diffa, the capital of the Diffa region resulting in the deaths of 04 members of the Security Forces.07 Aug 2026 15:40 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msivdvymik2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msiv4sn52s2u#Mali 07.08 JNIM claims to have carried out an IED attack on a Security Forces vehicle on the Markala – Niono axis, in the Ségou region.07 Aug 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msiv4sn52s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msiuuqw4rc2uVideo released by JNIM from their capture of Dargo [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Aug 2026 15:32 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msiuuqw4rc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msdrwtglgc2w#BurkinaFaso JNIM issued statements claiming to have seized 04 Security Forces positions north of Djibo & another in Gorgadji. Videos circulating confirm that the 22nd Rapid Intervention Brigade repelled an attack on at least 01 of the Djibo posts killing a large number of JNIM fighters.05 Aug 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdrwtglgc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/conflictwatch.bsky.social/post/3msdr43enxc2w#BurkinaFaso 04.08 An unidentified group carried out an IED attack on supply convoy to Essakane resulting in 10 members of the Security Forces being killed & 15 seriously injured. Security Forces responded by carrying reprisals killing 50 (provisional toll) civilians from villagers nearby.05 Aug 2026 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:bp6gbbhlml5coogsugthtynl/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdr43enxc2w