# ![@BrantPhilip_ Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1398480319745957889.png) @BrantPhilip_ Brant

Brant posts on X about niger, nigeria, mali, burkina faso the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Top Social Posts
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"JNIM releases a statement on the Boulkessi attack claims 100+ killed soldiers consistent with earlier reports and visual evidence a staggering [---] assault rifles [--] vehicles and [--] soldiers captured alive and what seems to be a football Alleged footage from Boulkessi this morning dozens of vehicles are visibly ablaze while JNIM militants stroll around the base. https://t.co/TRwGtVFZE3 Alleged footage from Boulkessi this morning dozens of vehicles are visibly ablaze while JNIM militants stroll around the base. https://t.co/TRwGtVFZE3"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1930006008090505535)  2025-06-03T20:57Z 38.9K followers, 228.1K engagements


"ISWAP attacked a Nigerian army position last night near Mallam Fatori the battles lasted for 4+ hours after which ISWAP retreated leaving behind several casualties and some equipment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1930576787286773773)  2025-06-05T10:45Z 38.9K followers, 41.3K engagements


"ISWAP also announced an upcoming video titled 'The Consequence of Treason' displaying the confessions of spies loyal to the Nigerian army and their executions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1945922040650670117)  2025-07-17T19:02Z 38.9K followers, 112.8K engagements


"Exclusive footage from IS-Somal obtained by Sky News from a leftover camera found in the Cal Miskaad mountains we can see the terrorists joking with each other and children playing around them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1958569098566045864)  2025-08-21T16:37Z 38.9K followers, 75.4K engagements


"ISWAP released an image of one of the Christian villages in Adamawa State burning alongside a statement saying that all Christians in Nigeria are legitimate targets and they have an opportunity to "spare their blood" by converting to Islam or paying the jizyah tax to ISWAP. ISWAP attacked a third Christian village in Adamawa State in the span of a few days seemingly retaliation to the US airstrikes against IS-Sahel in Sokoto State this time no Christians were killed but the village of "Higa" was set ablaze yesterday with over [--] houses burnt. ISWAP attacked a third Christian village in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2006739959940788631)  2026-01-01T14:51Z 38.9K followers, 1.8M engagements


"Footage reportedly from the ambush site between Diboli and Kayes western Mali earlier today where JNIM militants destroyed "dozens" of fuel tankers escorted by the Malian army. Reports indicate that a number of fuel tankers were destroyed by JNIM between Diboli and Kayes this morning several fires were detected today on that stretch of road near the Senegalese border. https://t.co/N8sz1NDVKY Reports indicate that a number of fuel tankers were destroyed by JNIM between Diboli and Kayes this morning several fires were detected today on that stretch of road near the Senegalese border."  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016947294029971708)  2026-01-29T18:51Z 38.9K followers, 48K engagements


"For the first time the US confirms today that "a team of specialists" were sent to Nigeria to support government forces against the Islamic State (IS-Sahel and ISWAP). AFRICOM commander Anderson said this development came following a meeting with Nigerian President Tinubu in Rome where both parties expressed their intention to intensify military cooperation. Lt. Gen. John Brennan joined senior leaders in Abuja today to launch the inaugural U.S.-Nigeria Working Group. This group establishes a new framework for coordination accountability and joint efforts to counter terrorism and protect the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018775047935316302)  2026-02-03T19:54Z 38.9K followers, 82.8K engagements


"IS-Mozambique released a video showing the large amounts of weapons and ammunition they captured from the Mozambican military bases they attacked last Sunday in the Katuba and Namapo areas of Cabo Delgado province northern Mozambique. IS-Mozambique conducted simultaneous attacks on Sunday against a military camp of the Mozambican army in the Katuba area and barracks in "Namapo" both in Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique reportedly killing nine soldiers and capturing "large amounts of weapons". https://t.co/MRXRmpb1c0 IS-Mozambique conducted simultaneous attacks on Sunday against a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019051094668648469)  2026-02-04T14:11Z 38.9K followers, 21.9K engagements


"In a significant development a US Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III (reg. 07-7175) landed at Nigerian Air Force Kainji Base roughly two hours ago. The aircraft was previously tracked in Accra yesterday and Lagos this morning before its arrival in Niger State. Kainji has been extensively upgraded by the US in recent years following Nigeria's acquisition of Super Tucano aircraft. As I mentioned months ago this facility is positioned to be a primary hub for US operations if they decide to deploy ground forces or drones on Nigerian soil. According to a private source familiar with the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019831210407784711)  2026-02-06T17:51Z 38.9K followers, 166.4K engagements


"ISWAP released a video documenting the attack against the Auno military camp of the Nigerian army between Maiduguri and Damaturu Borno State we can see several vehicles burning and loot at the end I trimmed out the part showing a dead Nigerian soldier in the trenches. On the same night ISWAP attacked the Nigerian military camp in Auno only 17km east of Kesawa the terrorists reportedly killed one Nigerian soldier destroyed barracks and three vehicles and captured weapons and ammunition. On the same night ISWAP attacked the Nigerian military camp in Auno only 17km east of Kesawa the terrorists"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2020029466324439345)  2026-02-07T06:58Z 38.9K followers, 50.7K engagements


"ISCAP kills [--] "fighting" Christians in northeast DRC this new designation as I reported a few months ago comes as more Christian villages enter a jizyah treaty with IS and become "friendly" or "dhimmi" Christians who are protected by the so-called Caliphate. This designation was also adopted then by ISWAP and IS-Mozambique in recent months likely indicating that both are following ISCAP in extending their "jizyah programme" we can notice that attacks on Christians by IS-Mozambique have significant decreased as the groups focuses on Rwandan and Mozambican military targets and offer protecting"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2020145415409029423)  2026-02-07T14:39Z 38.9K followers, 22.9K engagements


"JNIM destroyed an armored vehicle of the Malian army yesterday with an IED between K-Macina and Markala central Mali"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2020985102462009520)  2026-02-09T22:16Z 38.9K followers, 25.4K engagements


"IS-Sahel reportedly conducted two ambushes against JNIM in the Sebba area eastern Burkina Faso after the AQ-linked group sent columns to advance against IS positions. According to a field source JNIM leader Saa'd pledged allegiance to the Islamic State Sahel Province and defected from JNIM he was responsible for an area in eastern Burkina Faso he joined IS with a number of his men largest mass defection from JNIM to IS-Sahel in years. According to a field source JNIM leader Saa'd pledged allegiance to the Islamic State Sahel Province and defected from JNIM he was responsible for an area in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2021231175998517397)  2026-02-10T14:33Z 38.9K followers, 11.2K engagements


"IS-Sahel confirms these attacks stating that they killed [--] JNIM militants in the villages of Djika and Belhout south of the town of Arbinda in northeastern Burkina Faso the IS militants also captured [--] rifles and six motorcycles and dislodged JNIM from these villages. IS-Sahel reportedly attacked JNIM positions yesterday south of Arbinda northeastern Burkina Faso killing and capturing several JNIM militants and taking over their positions. IS-Sahel reportedly attacked JNIM positions yesterday south of Arbinda northeastern Burkina Faso killing and capturing several JNIM militants and taking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2021678284187258979)  2026-02-11T20:10Z 38.9K followers, 24.6K engagements


"JNIM claimed the attack in the town of Kour reportedly killing three soldiers this is outside its usual zones of operations in western Niger both JNIM and IS-Sahel are quickly expanding in the country and for now without any major battles between the jihadist groups. Suspected IS-Sahel terrorists attacked Nigerien customs office in the town of Kour very early this morning less than 50km southeast of the capital Niamey two customs officers were reportedly killed while two other personnel are still missing motorcycles and a vehicle were Suspected IS-Sahel terrorists attacked Nigerien customs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2021679041489907716)  2026-02-11T20:13Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The pro-Bazzoum MPLJ Nigerien rebel group claimed to have attacked the oil site in Djibeilla near Agadam in eastern Niger yesterday the rebels claim to have killed at least [--] soldiers and destroyed three vehicles and oil infrastructure at the site. The MPLJ claims that only one of their fighters was killed and three others injured and one of their vehicles was disabled during withdrawal. Other reports indicate that the rebels fell into an ambush by the Nigerien army and lost several more fighters. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2021688697473687928"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2021688697473687928)  2026-02-11T20:52Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"IS-Sahel claimed the SVBIED attack against the Malian army and Russian Africa Corps between Menaka and Ansongo last Thursday the terrorists report that around [--] soldiers and mercenaries were killed and injured and three vehicles destroyed. The suicide bomber was identified as Abdurrahman al-Ansari first SVBIED claimed by the group in quite a while. The Malian army Russian Africa Corps and the MSA militias conducted clearing operations between Menaka and Ansongo yesterday during which several IEDs were reportedly detonated and an IS-Sahel SVBIED deployed against government troops details on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2021987657996222857)  2026-02-12T16:39Z 38.9K followers, 27.3K engagements


"The Nigerian army ambushed suspected ISWAP/JAS smugglers entering Nigeria from Cameroon this morning troops captured various items the suspects abandoned behind them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022283238811533472)  2026-02-13T12:14Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Clashes reportedly erupted yesterday between IS-Sahel and Nigerien troops near Sanam Tillaberi region in western Niger according to an initial toll five soldiers were killed and three others still missing the terrorist group hasn't claimed the attack yet"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022342316984541334)  2026-02-13T16:09Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Nigerien President Tiani also said in the interview that he can't guarantee that no attacks will happen again in Niger because he knows the orders that French President Macron gave to his "African mercenaries". Nigerien President Tiani conducted an interview this evening where he addressed several points including the IS-Sahel attack against the Niamey [---] Airbase. Tiani claims that the attack was launched jointly by [--] motorcycles of JNIM [--] of IS-Sahel and [--] of ISWAP fighters https://t.co/pNXYDKS7bf Nigerien President Tiani conducted an interview this evening where he addressed several"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022425971215995240)  2026-02-13T21:41Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"JNIM attacked and took control of the Burkinabe military camp in Titao northern Burkina Faso today the militants destroyed the camp and antennas and several casualties were reported among the army"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022682447268172179)  2026-02-14T14:40Z 38.9K followers, 43.7K engagements


"JNIM released footage of the attack against the Nigerien army base in Makalondi near the Burkinabe border on February [--] hundreds of militants were mobilized for this attack. JNIM claims to have killed three Nigerien soldiers and destroyed eight vehicles during the attack against Makalondi on February [--] and to have captured large amounts of weapons and ammunition along with five military vehicles we also notice a Starlink terminal in the loot. https://t.co/ZHDGjtpvvC JNIM claims to have killed three Nigerien soldiers and destroyed eight vehicles during the attack against Makalondi on February"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022735246580445268)  2026-02-14T18:10Z 38.9K followers, 28K engagements


"Nigerien President Tiani also said during the interview that the attack on the Niamey [---] Airbase doesn't mean his government is incompetent because Paris also sometimes witnesses terrorist attacks. Nigerien President Tiani conducted an interview this evening where he addressed several points including the IS-Sahel attack against the Niamey [---] Airbase. Tiani claims that the attack was launched jointly by [--] motorcycles of JNIM [--] of IS-Sahel and [--] of ISWAP fighters https://t.co/pNXYDKS7bf Nigerien President Tiani conducted an interview this evening where he addressed several points"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022746770682581092)  2026-02-14T18:56Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"@MaMon45051 Koumbri October [----] not Titao https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1976277991161463059s=20 The Burkinabe army successfully repelled a JNIM assault on the Koumbri military base today capturing weapons and motorcycles from the insurgents. https://t.co/524oip8HzK https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1976277991161463059s=20 The Burkinabe army successfully repelled a JNIM assault on the Koumbri military base today capturing weapons and motorcycles from the insurgents. https://t.co/524oip8HzK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022780357968302117)  2026-02-14T21:09Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"JNIM released images from a massive training camp somewhere in Mali named after deceased commander "Abd al-Haqq" likely the largest training camp showcased so far. JNIM released images of the Yahya Abu al-Hammam (Jemal Oukacha) training camp in the Tombouctou region of northern Mali named after the famous AQIM leader killed by the French military in the same region in [----]. https://t.co/d5Up1DHhJ6 JNIM released images of the Yahya Abu al-Hammam (Jemal Oukacha) training camp in the Tombouctou region of northern Mali named after the famous AQIM leader killed by the French military in the same"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2013961816808833426)  2026-01-21T13:08Z 38.6K followers, 86K engagements


"Nigeria and Trkiye signed nine agreements today in the presence of the presidents of both countries in Ankara Trkiye including a military cooperation agreement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016265902384132520)  2026-01-27T21:43Z 38.6K followers, [----] engagements


"JNIM reportedly conducted simultaneous attacks this evening against the towns of Seguenega Rambo and Kossouka near Ouahigouya in northern Burkina Faso local sources also report that an attack near Yabonsongo was repelled by the army in the same area today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016267832829378575)  2026-01-27T21:51Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements


"Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016664645579178146)  2026-01-29T00:08Z 38.7K followers, 413.8K engagements


"Channels affiliated with the Russian Africa Corps report that AC mercenaries at the airport military base were the ones who repelled the attack while Nigerien security forces "slept through it or scattered like the Malian army in Bamako in 2024". The Russian source from Niamey also reports that without them the Nigerien Air Force would have "lost all their Bayraktar drones" and that in other areas where the mercenaries weren't stationed the militants managed to burn and destroyed equipment and some casualties among the Nigerien army were also reported. Very heavy gunfire these moments at the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016819556623212848)  2026-01-29T10:23Z 38.8K followers, 127.1K engagements


"ISWAP attacked the Nigerian military camp in Sabon Gari Borno State very early this morning several vehicles were destroyed and casualties are reported among the troops FIRMS data also shows part of the camp was burned during the attack"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016836295398436915)  2026-01-29T11:30Z 38.6K followers, 31.8K engagements


"JNIM claims to have ambushed a convoy of the Malian army this morning between Diboli at the Senegalese border and Kayes in western Mali"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016867904768098318)  2026-01-29T13:35Z 38.7K followers, 17.5K engagements


"Following the devastating ambush on September [--] [----] which saw the destruction of roughly [--] fuel tankers the Malian government has been hesitant to attempt another convoy from Senegal. Instead the army and Africa Corps allies focused on the shorter route from Ivory Coast to Bamako. While this ensured the capital remained supplied the strategy proved to be a double-edged sword. By prioritizing the southern corridor large parts of the Kayes region in western Mali fell under the control of JNIM. It is now impossible to travel from Bamako to Kayes without passing through an insurgent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016935166510244215)  2026-01-29T18:03Z 38.6K followers, 25.5K engagements


"IS-Sahel conducted two consecutive ambushes against joint forces of the Russian Africa Corps the Malian army and pro-junta MSA militias near Menaka city northern Mali today according to initial reports a total of around a dozen soldiers were killed and [--] others injured"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2017002591431852262)  2026-01-29T22:31Z 38.6K followers, 26.3K engagements


"On top of this the Islamic State also claimed two attacks conducted by its East Asian province active in southern Philippines where the terrorists killed a total of six soldiers ISEAP has not claimed any attacks for nearly a year if I remember correctly. It seems far from a coincidence that IS-Sahel and ISWAP both conducted large attacks in the span of the same day attacks targeted the Niamey International Airport the Sabon Gari military camp in Borno State and patrols of Malian government forces these attacks seems to be It seems far from a coincidence that IS-Sahel and ISWAP both conducted"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2017259713985990793)  2026-01-30T15:32Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements


"ISWAP claimed the attack against the Sabon Gari military camp stating that they killed [--] pro-government CJTF militiamen and destroyed six vehicles capturing a seventh along with weapons "explosive devices" and [--] motorcycles as usual ISWAP doesn't mention their use of drones. Reports indicate that at least [--] Nigerian soldiers and CJTF militiamen were killed and [--] others were injured the ISWAP terrorists also used drones during this attack destroying several military vehicles. This attack was launched from the al-Faruq "wilayah" of ISWAP the area Reports indicate that at least [--] Nigerian"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2017261586587533345)  2026-01-30T15:40Z 38.7K followers, 33K engagements


"Do not travel to Niger for any reason - US Department of State. Niger: The Department of State ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Niger on January [--] due to safety risks. The U.S. government cannot offer routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Niamey due to safety risks. Do not https://t.co/loKdzVuwcx Niger: The Department of State ordered non-emergency government employees and their family members to leave Niger on January [--] due to safety risks. The U.S. government cannot offer routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens outside"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2017496881241207199)  2026-01-31T07:15Z 38.7K followers, 11.9K engagements


"IS-Sahel just released an image showing the destruction of at least one drone and a helicopter of the Nigerien Air Force at the Niamey [---] Airbase along with a statement claiming the destruction of several other aircraft of the Air Force during the Niamey attack. IS-Sahel claims the Niamey International Airport attack stating that they inflicted major damage in the military base without providing details a lengthy statement from the group is expected. https://t.co/iTGtzIvyb9 IS-Sahel claims the Niamey International Airport attack stating that they inflicted major damage in the military base"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018064840925786274)  2026-02-01T20:52Z 38.7K followers, 66.4K engagements


"This part of the video shows IS fighters destroying a Turkish-made Hurkus-C combat aircraft of the Nigerien Air Force interestingly the cameraman speaks Hausa (possibly from ISWAP) he also speaks in Arabic saying that "these are the planes that you worship instead of Allah". The Islamic State released a video showing the attack at the [---] Airbase of the Nigerien Air Force the footage shows dozens of IS-Sahel fighters on motorcycles destroying military aircraft with seemingly no resistance the group will likely release a longer documentary in the https://t.co/MbNOP4TWjF The Islamic State"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018105557731639677)  2026-02-01T23:33Z 38.7K followers, 23.6K engagements


"At the end of the video the cameraman speaks in Kanuri a language spoken in northeast Nigeria which confirms ISWAP militants participated in the attack. Although most fighters were from Niger it appears the logistics operational security and media were managed by ISWAP. The Islamic State released a video showing the attack at the [---] Airbase of the Nigerien Air Force the footage shows dozens of IS-Sahel fighters on motorcycles destroying military aircraft with seemingly no resistance the group will likely release a longer documentary in the https://t.co/MbNOP4TWjF The Islamic State released a"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018113325909803096)  2026-02-02T00:04Z 38.7K followers, 36.7K engagements


"Well the document actually says none of that and I've seen it dozens of times already. The document if real says that the withdrawal of the US from Iraq in [----] actually caused the Islamic State to grow because of Maliki's massacre against Sunnis which made IS a "rational alternative". It also says that leaders of IS AQ Hamas and other jihadist groups all prefer Trump. 99% of people will only read the caption of these engagement baiting posts and not the actual document to just have their dose of confirmation bias. 🚨BREAKING: NEW EPSTEIN FILES REVEAL THAT JEFFREY EPSTEIN SAID HE WAS HELPING"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018226343633101112)  2026-02-02T07:33Z 38.7K followers, 68.2K engagements


"A convoy of new military equipment arrived in Bamako Mali on the evening of January 31st the convoy included self-propelled artillery armored vehicles and a large number of container trucks all the visible equipment is Chinese-made"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018256904925979058)  2026-02-02T09:35Z 38.7K followers, 10.4K engagements


"Following a media hiatus of several weeks the FLA rebels of northern Mali claimed an IED attack against a "patrol of the Malian army" in the Kidal region on January [--] alleging that an armored vehicle was destroyed and several soldiers killed however local sources reported that the vehicle was owned by a civilian trader as seen in circulated images. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018259214808842629 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018259214808842629"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018259214808842629)  2026-02-02T09:44Z 38.6K followers, 10.5K engagements


"JNIM condemned airstrikes by the Nigerien Air Force that reportedly targeted civilians at the "Ballabe" gold mine inside Burkina Faso near the Nigerien border on January [--] JNIM claims that several civilians were killed including women and children"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018262786615218578)  2026-02-02T09:58Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements


"IS-Sahel reportedly attacked the Nigerien military camp in Ayorou Tillaberi region in western Mali the terrorists took control of the camp temporarily and captured three vehicles and large amounts of weapons and ammunition three soldiers were killed and three others injured according to an initial toll. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018269964923289957 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2018269964923289957"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018269964923289957)  2026-02-02T10:27Z 38.7K followers, 25.1K engagements


"During the first month of [----] US Africa Command (AFRICOM) announced [--] strike operations targeting either Al-Shabaab (11) or IS-Somal (7). This follows a record-breaking [----] in which the US conducted [---] airstrikes [--] against ISIS-Somalia and [--] against Al-Shabaab"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018717740727435469)  2026-02-03T16:06Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements


"On the same day IS-Sahel also attacked pro-government Nigerien militias in Massamey Tillaberi region in western Niger reportedly killing eight militiamen the group has claimed neither attacks so far. IS-Sahel reportedly attacked the Nigerien military camp in Ayorou Tillaberi region in western Mali the terrorists took control of the camp temporarily and captured three vehicles and large amounts of weapons and ammunition three soldiers were killed and three others injured IS-Sahel reportedly attacked the Nigerien military camp in Ayorou Tillaberi region in western Mali the terrorists took"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018761376408207834)  2026-02-03T18:59Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements


"IS-Mozambique conducted simultaneous attacks on Sunday against a military camp of the Mozambican army in the Katuba area and barracks in "Namapo" both in Cabo Delgado province in northern Mozambique reportedly killing nine soldiers and capturing "large amounts of weapons""  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019010987936915913)  2026-02-04T11:31Z 38.7K followers, 28.1K engagements


"Suspected JAS (Boko Haram) fighters of the Sadiku faction raided the village of Woro Kwara State in western Nigeria slaughtering dozens of civilians. According to recent reports the final death toll could be significantly higher. Interestingly this attack occurred less than 4km from Nuku where JNIM fighters claimed their first-ever attack in Nigeria in October [----]. This proximity confirms my earlier reports of a direct overlap in JNIM and JAS activity zones where both groups appear to have formed an opportunistic alliance or at the very least a non-aggression pact. The mass slaughter in Woro"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019043163311083857)  2026-02-04T13:39Z 38.7K followers, 59K engagements


"At least [---] people were killed by Sadiku's JAS (Boko Haram) faction during the attacks in Kwara State western Nigeria according to the Red Cross - AFP. Suspected JAS (Boko Haram) fighters of the Sadiku faction raided the village of Woro Kwara State in western Nigeria slaughtering dozens of civilians. According to recent reports the final death toll could be significantly higher. Interestingly this attack occurred less than Suspected JAS (Boko Haram) fighters of the Sadiku faction raided the village of Woro Kwara State in western Nigeria slaughtering dozens of civilians. According to recent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019125611357450635)  2026-02-04T19:07Z 38.7K followers, 24.6K engagements


"IS-Sahel claimed to have assassinated a spy loyal to the Nigerien army in the town of Bani Bangou Tillaberi region in western Niger on February 2"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019164080855265679)  2026-02-04T21:40Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The Malian Air Force reported to have conducted a precision airstrike against a gathering of terrorists in the village of Foita less than 10km from the Mauritanian border on February [--] neutralizing several terrorists and destroying a number of vehicles"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019167077081444365)  2026-02-04T21:52Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements


"The Nigerian Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu met with French Defence Attach Colonel Stphane Useo the Nigerian COAS commended France for its continued collaboration with the Nigerian Army Colonel Useo highlighted the resilience and dedication of the Nigerian Army and particularly commended the Armys successful operations in Benin. NIGERIAFRANCE ADVANCE DEFENCE COLLABORATION FOR ENHANCED SECURITY AS COAS RECEIVES FRENCH DEFENCE ATTACH In a strategic move to advance Nigerias efforts to address insecurity through sustained international defence cooperation the Chief of Army Staff (COAS)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019174760786325664)  2026-02-04T22:22Z 38.7K followers, 11K engagements


"At least [--] fuel truck drivers were executed by JNIM following the ambush that took place last week between Diboli and Kayes western Mali JNIM spokesman Abu Hudheifah al-Bambari in his last speech in November [----] warned that truck drivers were now considered military targets. Footage reportedly from the ambush site between Diboli and Kayes western Mali earlier today where JNIM militants destroyed "dozens" of fuel tankers escorted by the Malian army. https://t.co/AoZRF5a1GX Footage reportedly from the ambush site between Diboli and Kayes western Mali earlier today where JNIM militants"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019177286373670984)  2026-02-04T22:32Z 38.7K followers, 13K engagements


"JNIM has released a video documenting today's attack against pro-government Dozo militias near Kendi central Mali. This took place in the same area where the militias appealed to the Malian army just two days ago requesting urgent intervention before an assault of this nature occurred. The footage shows a large number of militiamen killed and confirms that JNIM militants reached the mountain peaks. The Dozo hunters who are natives of this terrain had long leveraged these heights as primary defensive positions. JNIM reaching these areas represents a major tactical breakthrough. Pro-government"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019183187776188603)  2026-02-04T22:56Z 38.7K followers, 19.8K engagements


"This follows exactly what happened in the Loulouni area of southern Mali in early November [----] despite pleas by local militiamen for regular army support the reinforcements only came after JNIM ravaged Loulouni itself and many surrounding villages. https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1989440656000127161 JNIM in Loulouni this morning southern Mali the Malian army seemingly didn't intervene and the Dozo militias were left to defend the city alone. https://t.co/jCsjxjtm18 https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1989440656000127161 JNIM in Loulouni this morning southern Mali the Malian army seemingly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019184674275237898)  2026-02-04T23:01Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements


"🧐 🕵♂ Burkina Faso who does't even possess a proper Air Force or a Cargo plane 'bought' two Il-76TD and uses them allegedly for cargo charter flights. Since its creation in [----] the company "Batot Air" only operated flights between UAE military bases & UAE-friendly https://t.co/NYOtJGhmu8 🕵♂ Burkina Faso who does't even possess a proper Air Force or a Cargo plane 'bought' two Il-76TD and uses them allegedly for cargo charter flights. Since its creation in [----] the company "Batot Air" only operated flights between UAE military bases & UAE-friendly https://t.co/NYOtJGhmu8"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019404483030315113)  2026-02-05T13:35Z 38.6K followers, [----] engagements


"JNIM claimed to have taken control of a military position of the pro-government VDP militias in the village of Rambo near Ouahigouya in northern Burkina Faso yesterday evening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019436367374368794)  2026-02-05T15:42Z 38.8K followers, [----] engagements


"IS-Sahel released their total toll of destruction following the attack against the Niamey [---] Airbase the terrorists claim to have destroyed six military aircraft a helicopter of the Air Force a civilian plane and the air command center they insist that they faced no resistance from the Nigerien army and that none of their fighters were taken prisoner implying that their only losses were due to drone strikes during withdrawal and clashes with Russian mercenaries"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019449478856548600)  2026-02-05T16:34Z 38.7K followers, 11.2K engagements


"@papadaou19 Like I said in the post it was destroyed by an IED they likely came a few hours later/next morning to check it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2021002973158179178)  2026-02-09T23:27Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements


"While many IS-Somal rank & file fighters are foreigners from countries like Ethiopia & Tanzania the leaders of the group are Somalis the founder is Abdul Qadir Mumin their current leader is Issa Fahiye the financial head is Abdiweli Yusuf all are Somalis from Puntland. Exclusive footage from IS-Somal obtained by Sky News from a leftover camera found in the Cal Miskaad mountains we can see the terrorists joking with each other and children playing around them. https://t.co/DVbDkS93n2 Exclusive footage from IS-Somal obtained by Sky News from a leftover camera found in the Cal Miskaad mountains"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1958799600212381744)  2025-08-22T07:53Z 38.8K followers, 38.2K engagements


"One of the IS-Sahel terrorists gives a 'message to the tyrants of Mali Niger and Burkina Faso': 'The Burning of the Camps which was started by our brothers in ISWAP has reached you by our hands and its flames will continue to expand until it burns your polytheism and armies' IS-Sahel claims the Bani Bangou attack says 'dozens' of soldiers were killed without giving specifics likely indicating the latest [--] figure is correct [--] vehicles were captured and [--] destroyed large amounts of weapons and ammo taken from both army and National Guard camps. https://t.co/cbeTCNMJtz IS-Sahel claims the Bani"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1951707473037115556)  2025-08-02T18:11Z 38.8K followers, 358.5K engagements


"Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) announces an upcoming documentary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1971517212222746763)  2025-09-26T10:08Z 38.8K followers, 106.1K engagements


"In an unofficial video an ISCAP terrorist outlines the [--] solutions according to them to preserve life and end the suffering of Christians in the DRC: [--] Convert to Islam and your blood wealth and honor will be protected. [--] Pay the Jizyah tax and you will have the same protection as a Muslim. [--] If you don't accept either of the first two options then war will continue and "you will be turned into nomads". This has been ISCAP's methodology in the DRC since their inception it's very interesting as well that the speaker speaks good French meaning he is very likely Congolese and possibly a former"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1974476827381887335)  2025-10-04T14:08Z 38.8K followers, 125.6K engagements


"JNIM claims to have targeted a convoy of the Burkinabe army at noon today with three IEDs near the city of Djibo northern Burkina Faso"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019164415161942446)  2026-02-04T21:41Z 38.8K followers, [----] engagements


"@TatieYamb @SimNasr @EugeneDjoko @TracTerrorism It's true there are more details that I will probably share about this specific event in a few weeks its quite significant"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2020966844858032400)  2026-02-09T21:03Z 38.8K followers, [----] engagements


"JNIM claims to have targeted a patrol of the Malian army with two IEDs between Koury and Koutiala Sikasso region in southern Mali today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2020592017127207264)  2026-02-08T20:14Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III (reg. 10-0218) transport aircraft landed today in Abuja Nigeria through Accra Ghana and originally from McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey USA. The US will send [---] troops to Nigeria to train the Nigerian army on counter-terrorism but "won't see combat" according to American and Nigerian officials. This new batch will supplement the team already in Nigeria coordinating with government forces against Islamist https://t.co/DOwcTU2Kbx The US will send [---] troops to Nigeria to train the Nigerian army on counter-terrorism but "won't see combat" according to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022040837270778257)  2026-02-12T20:11Z 38.9K followers, 20.9K engagements


"The video showing Nigerien Minister of Justice saying that the Niamey airport attackers entered in a "Burkinabe bus" and that all attackers were Nigerien or Burkinabe is fake the statement as well. #Niger #Fake_News #Fact_Checking: Le ministre de la Justice n'a anim aucune confrence de presse ce jeudi [--] fvrier [----] sur l'attaque de l'aroport de #Niamey. La #Video et le #communiqu sont un grossier #montage qui relve de la #dsinformation et de la #manipulation. https://t.co/Zx3JvSPcc0 #Niger #Fake_News #Fact_Checking: Le ministre de la Justice n'a anim aucune confrence de presse ce jeudi 12"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022210267682414600)  2026-02-13T07:24Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Very noticeable surge of activity by IS-Sahel in Niger and Burkina Faso since the Niamey [---] Airbase attack. IS-Sahel terrorists attacked the Nigerien gendarmerie post in Guchm Dosso region a few kms from the Nigerian () border today initial reports indicate that four gendarmes were killed and the position destroyed by the insurgents the group has not claimed the attack yet. IS-Sahel terrorists attacked the Nigerien gendarmerie post in Guchm Dosso region a few kms from the Nigerian () border today initial reports indicate that four gendarmes were killed and the position destroyed by the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022802404094222443)  2026-02-14T22:37Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"ISWAP attacked the Nigerian military camp last night in Pulka Borno State local sources report that the attack lasted for around [---] hours during which heavy gunfire was heard by residents FIRMS data confirm that the camp has been set ablaze by the insurgents several casualties among soldiers are being reported as well"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022938714884714535)  2026-02-15T07:39Z 38.9K followers, 25.1K engagements


"IS-Sahel claims the Bani Bangou attack says 'dozens' of soldiers were killed without giving specifics likely indicating the latest [--] figure is correct [--] vehicles were captured and [--] destroyed large amounts of weapons and ammo taken from both army and National Guard camps. Death toll among Nigerien soldiers reportedly rose to [--] killed and [--] injured [--] others are missing possibly dead or captured this is likely the final toll and IS-Sahel is yet to release a statement. Death toll among Nigerien soldiers reportedly rose to [--] killed and [--] injured [--] others are missing possibly dead or"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1936146253232115890)  2025-06-20T19:36Z 38.9K followers, 159K engagements


"Wagner/Africa Corps Russian mercenaries on a ride 'along the Sudanese-Chadian border' it is an open secrer that the Wagner PMC is a main middle man in supporting the LNA in Libya and the RSF in Sudan mainly in securing convoys and strategic locations"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1947197264381743552)  2025-07-21T07:29Z 38.9K followers, 26.7K engagements


"Both Shekau and Hitler had great oratory skills. Shekau is kind of like Hitler. Shekau is kind of like Hitler"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1957433983991497149)  2025-08-18T13:26Z 38.9K followers, 206.5K engagements


"Mapping JNIM's devastating and ongoing two-week fuel blockade. Dozens if not hundreds of fuel tankers from Senegal Ivory Coast and Guinea have been destroyed rendering the country's main roads practically unusable and strangling supply lines leading to the capital Bamako"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1967956982935306609)  2025-09-16T14:21Z 38.9K followers, 184.8K engagements


"Puntland forces reported to have captured an IS-Somal fighter today in the Baalade valley Cal Miskaad mountains they also claim [--] others are currently being chased in the same area"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1977727189773582727)  2025-10-13T13:24Z 38.9K followers, 105.8K engagements


"ISWAP responded to Trumps threat to attack them in Nigeria calling him a reckless American tyrant and claiming he was influenced by Jews and Evangelical Christians in his administration which they say pushed him to act as a savior of Christians worldwide. ISWAP stated that this will inevitably lead the Trump administration to intervene in the DRC and Mozambique as well where Christians are being killed in even higher numbers than in Nigeria something the group describes as a success in the Islamic States plan to drag the U.S. into attrition across multiple battlefields (Iraq Syria Somalia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1986443409746214955)  2025-11-06T14:39Z 38.9K followers, 208.6K engagements


"Naval battles intensify between ISWAP and JAS in Lake Chad according to reports over [---] JAS fighters were killed along with several dozen ISWAP fighters ISWAP continues to attempt taking over positions while JAS stays more defensive. ISWAP has recaptured several positions from JAS and is now conducting coordinated operations against JAS's three main factions in Borno state: Bakura Ngulde and Gazuwa. The campaign against Gazuwa's faction has proven successful with ISWAP effectively driving them from their ISWAP has recaptured several positions from JAS and is now conducting coordinated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1987899346147246214)  2025-11-10T15:05Z 38.9K followers, 149.6K engagements


"JNIM claimed to have taken control of the Nigerien army barracks in Makalondi yesterday evening close to the Burkinabe border in western Niger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019435830574792745)  2026-02-05T15:39Z 38.9K followers, 13.7K engagements


"JNIM claims to have killed three Nigerien soldiers and destroyed eight vehicles during the attack against Makalondi on February [--] and to have captured large amounts of weapons and ammunition along with five military vehicles we also notice a Starlink terminal in the loot. JNIM claimed to have taken control of the Nigerien army barracks in Makalondi yesterday evening close to the Burkinabe border in western Niger. https://t.co/l9iDwjx55y JNIM claimed to have taken control of the Nigerien army barracks in Makalondi yesterday evening close to the Burkinabe border in western Niger."  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2020272396972810551)  2026-02-07T23:04Z 38.9K followers, 28.2K engagements


"ISWAP is releasing very soon a documentary/video likely on it's ongoing campaign against Nigerian army supercamps"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1924466236324212809)  2025-05-19T14:04Z 38.9K followers, 164K engagements


"The documentary is released it is called "Fight Them Allah Will Punish Them By Your Hands" it is a reference to the Quranic verse in 9:14 My observations 🧵 ISWAP is releasing very soon a documentary/video likely on it's ongoing campaign against Nigerian army supercamps. https://t.co/BZCWTIfwNi ISWAP is releasing very soon a documentary/video likely on it's ongoing campaign against Nigerian army supercamps. https://t.co/BZCWTIfwNi"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1924524370665292170)  2025-05-19T17:55Z 38.9K followers, 159.9K engagements


"Small clip of the 23-minute long video released by JNIM the whole attack is monitored by a high-resolution drone from above we can notice dozens of Malian soldiers fleeing the base seems weakly fortified with walls that the militants easily climb. JNIM carried out a large attack on the Dioura military base in central Mali yesterday which was overrun by the militants it was reported that the terrorists controlled the city for some time before withdrawing no full casualty toll was released by either party. JNIM carried out a large attack on the Dioura military base in central Mali yesterday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1928416546033967604)  2025-05-30T11:41Z 38.9K followers, 68.8K engagements


"Looks like Al-Shabaab shot down an AUSSOM helicopter in Hawadley yesterday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1929979986334646545)  2025-06-03T19:14Z 38.9K followers, 56K engagements


"Malian security forces intercepted a shipment of inflatable decoy pickup trucks made to mislead drones and other aerial assets of the army the decoys were seemingly en route to FLA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1949956852759888188)  2025-07-28T22:15Z 38.9K followers, 144.6K engagements


"Shekau is kind of like Hitler"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1957357720891503000)  2025-08-18T08:23Z 38.9K followers, 92.5K engagements


"Islamic State through this week's Naba editorial made a call to revive its Libyan branch to threaten 'Crusader interests' and preoccupy the collective West in Europe's southern flank. IS has made a rare emphatic call for the revival of jihad in Libya - where it has not claimed any activity in three years - playing on fears of threats to Europe including through migrants. The unexpected message appeared in the editorial of IS's weekly newspaper al-Naba on [--] IS has made a rare emphatic call for the revival of jihad in Libya - where it has not claimed any activity in three years - playing on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1966177720175603961)  2025-09-11T16:31Z 38.9K followers, 66.9K engagements


"Islamic State - Central Africa Province (ISCAP) released a documentary entitled 'Jihad and Dawah' displaying the group's dawah campaigns in northeastern DRC and its battles against the Congolese and Ugandan armies. Thread 🧵 Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) announces an upcoming documentary. https://t.co/2L4qMsJo28 Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) announces an upcoming documentary. https://t.co/2L4qMsJo28"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1971607566510858385)  2025-09-26T16:07Z 38.9K followers, 92.3K engagements


"The IS-Somal fighter captured today by Puntland forces can be heard speaking Arabic and Turkish. Puntland forces reported to have captured an IS-Somal fighter today in the Baalade valley Cal Miskaad mountains they also claim [--] others are currently being chased in the same area. https://t.co/1XyG2tvC5H Puntland forces reported to have captured an IS-Somal fighter today in the Baalade valley Cal Miskaad mountains they also claim [--] others are currently being chased in the same area. https://t.co/1XyG2tvC5H"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1977803526194839681)  2025-10-13T18:28Z 38.9K followers, 131K engagements


"One of the two Emirati hostages kidnapped by JNIM was Juma bin Dalmook Al Maktoum member of the ruling family in Dubai he was released along with another Emirati and an Iranian for $70 million dollars he had a gold business running in Mali along with a farm. The UAE will actually give an additional $20 million dollars to JNIM so a total of $70 million dollars ransom instead of the weapons and ammunition requested by JNIM. The UAE will actually give an additional $20 million dollars to JNIM so a total of $70 million dollars ransom instead of the weapons and ammunition requested by JNIM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1985415881703506028)  2025-11-03T18:36Z 38.9K followers, 255.5K engagements


"The Islamic State never actually posted this statement by the way"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1985757660793163904)  2025-11-04T17:14Z 38.9K followers, 60.7K engagements


"ISWAP has recaptured several positions from JAS and is now conducting coordinated operations against JAS's three main factions in Borno state: Bakura Ngulde and Gazuwa. The campaign against Gazuwa's faction has proven successful with ISWAP effectively driving them from their positions. Meanwhile intense fighting continues against Ngulde's forces in the Sambisa forest and near the Mandara mountains a region that has historically served as Ngulde's stronghold. ISWAP's offensive is expected to persist until JAS is either contained or destroyed. However both Bakura and Ngulde remain entrenched in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1986736676111097974)  2025-11-07T10:05Z 38.9K followers, 56.7K engagements


"JNIM attacked the Malian army base in Soumpi Tombouctou region yesterday reportedly killing over [--] soldiers including the commander of the base and his deputy the militants captured vehicles and weapons including the vehicle shown in the video below"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1987111679721718111)  2025-11-08T10:55Z 38.9K followers, 169.5K engagements


"ISWAP distributed physical copies of their latest 'an-Naba' newspaper to their fighters visibly showing off some foreign fighters. ISWAP responded to Trumps threat to attack them in Nigeria calling him a reckless American tyrant and claiming he was influenced by Jews and Evangelical Christians in his administration which they say pushed him to act as a savior of Christians worldwide. ISWAP stated https://t.co/IpJTAUj7eG ISWAP responded to Trumps threat to attack them in Nigeria calling him a reckless American tyrant and claiming he was influenced by Jews and Evangelical Christians in his"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1988584401488527693)  2025-11-12T12:27Z 38.9K followers, 94.4K engagements


"The United States Embassy in Niger condemned the Islamic State attack on the Niamey International Airport and expressed solidarity with the Nigerien people and government"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019383553767976990)  2026-02-05T12:12Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Additional details have emerged regarding the Nigeria-US counter-terrorism deal. According to TheCable the United States has requested a drone refueling station in Nigeria to conduct long-range operations across the country without establishing a permanent base on Nigerian soil. A state in the northeast was reportedly selected to host this refueling base. This facility would facilitate direct air support for Nigerian ground troops during operations against ISWAP. Regarding reports from AFRICOM that a "small team" of US forces was recently deployed to Nigeria an official told TheCable that US"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2020162240939188534)  2026-02-07T15:46Z 38.9K followers, 106.2K engagements


"The US Air Force C-130J-30 cargo aircraft (reg. 15-5822) flew to northeast Nigeria today from Accra Ghana following the same route as the two previous C-17A a mass delivery of equipment seems to be ongoing at the Maiduguri Airbase Borno State. A third US Air Force airlifter is also currently in Accra Ghana a C-130J-30 (reg. 15-5822) contrary to the other two that came from McGuire AFB NJ this one originated from Ramstein Air Base through Dakar Senegal. https://t.co/3sgwQOzrBJ A third US Air Force airlifter is also currently in Accra Ghana a C-130J-30 (reg. 15-5822) contrary to the other two"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022361724003979407)  2026-02-13T17:26Z 38.9K followers, 14.6K engagements


"@KargnHasret Old video from October [----] in Koumbri https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1976277991161463059s=20 The Burkinabe army successfully repelled a JNIM assault on the Koumbri military base today capturing weapons and motorcycles from the insurgents. https://t.co/524oip8HzK https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1976277991161463059s=20 The Burkinabe army successfully repelled a JNIM assault on the Koumbri military base today capturing weapons and motorcycles from the insurgents. https://t.co/524oip8HzK"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022769650044416366)  2026-02-14T20:27Z 38.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Bakura Doro's JAS faction released a video showing an attack on an ISWAP-controlled island in the Lake Chad the JAS militants can be seen arriving in large numbers on canoes this video implicitly refutes the reports on a reconciliation between ISWAP & JAS. Troubling reports indicate JAS (largest Shekau loyalist faction under Bakura) and ISWAP have officially reconciled ending the 'infighting' that has been going on since the death of Shekau in [----] ISWAP reportedly convinced Bakura's faction to stop killing civilians permanently Troubling reports indicate JAS (largest Shekau loyalist faction"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1983281143509385343)  2025-10-28T21:14Z 38.9K followers, 72.1K engagements


"The Islamic State released a video showing the attack at the [---] Airbase of the Nigerien Air Force the footage shows dozens of IS-Sahel fighters on motorcycles destroying military aircraft with seemingly no resistance the group will likely release a longer documentary in the future. IS-Sahel in the statement reported that dozens of their fighters stormed the Niamey international airport facing "no significant resistance" and targeted the air command headquarters and the drone storage facilities. The Islamic State says the attack took the air command HQ out https://t.co/pFPCkklN27 IS-Sahel in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018086081749717348)  2026-02-01T22:16Z 38.9K followers, 155.3K engagements


"The Malian army Russian Africa Corps and the MSA militias conducted clearing operations between Menaka and Ansongo yesterday during which several IEDs were reportedly detonated and an IS-Sahel SVBIED deployed against government troops details on casualties still unclear"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019787390496186849)  2026-02-06T14:56Z 38.9K followers, 33.7K engagements


"ISWAP reports to have dismantled a spy network "recently mobilized by the Nigerian army" and executed [--] of its members in various "security operations" in Borno State northeast Nigeria. The terrorists captured and executed [--] of them near Gajiram and five others near Abadam the informants were reportedly tasked with monitoring the movement of ISWAP fighters and cutting off trees which provide cover for the militants against aerial reconnaissance. The informants received monthly payments from the army and ISWAP state that they monitored the forming of this network early on and warned them"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2021990712384930229)  2026-02-12T16:52Z 38.9K followers, 49.8K engagements


""We'll go to war with France" Nigerien General Amadou Ibro right hand man of the current junta ruler in Niger Abdourahamane Tiani"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022070332908257718)  2026-02-12T22:08Z 38.9K followers, 17.3K engagements


"JNIM took temporary control of the town of Bilanga yesterday eastern Burkina Faso and destroyed the central roundabout as usual some casualties were also reported"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022228524929806777)  2026-02-13T08:37Z 38.9K followers, 12.4K engagements


"Nigerien President Tiani also "revealed" that there is not a single Beninese soldier in northern Benin and the whole northern region of the country is occupied by JNIM terrorists and the French and Ukrainian armies. Nigerien President Tiani conducted an interview this evening where he addressed several points including the IS-Sahel attack against the Niamey [---] Airbase. Tiani claims that the attack was launched jointly by [--] motorcycles of JNIM [--] of IS-Sahel and [--] of ISWAP fighters https://t.co/pNXYDKS7bf Nigerien President Tiani conducted an interview this evening where he addressed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022736922763047314)  2026-02-14T18:17Z 38.9K followers, 52.2K engagements


"ISWAP claims to have attacked the Christian town of "Shirakafi" in Adamawa State northeast Nigeria on February [--] where the terrorists burned a church ten houses and a tricycle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022813199196643567)  2026-02-14T23:20Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Initial reports indicate that over [--] Burkinabe soldiers were killed a graphic video shows dozens of bodies piled up in a trench being counted by JNIM militants"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022820036922966330)  2026-02-14T23:47Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The Sadiku-led JAS faction carried out a new massacre against civilians this time in the town of Konkoso Borgu LGA in Niger State according to reports [--] people were killed Sadiku is turning into what Shekau was for NE but in NW instead. Suspected JAS (Boko Haram) fighters of the Sadiku faction raided the village of Woro Kwara State in western Nigeria slaughtering dozens of civilians. According to recent reports the final death toll could be significantly higher. Interestingly this attack occurred less than Suspected JAS (Boko Haram) fighters of the Sadiku faction raided the village of Woro"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022958593524609500)  2026-02-15T08:58Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"ISWAP released its' new video titled 'The Consequence of Treason' or 'Sakamakon Cin Amana' in Hausa. My observations 🧵 ISWAP also announced an upcoming video titled 'The Consequence of Treason' displaying the confessions of spies loyal to the Nigerian army and their executions. ISWAP also announced an upcoming video titled 'The Consequence of Treason' displaying the confessions of spies loyal to the Nigerian army and their executions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1946165471482454346)  2025-07-18T11:09Z 38.9K followers, 269.1K engagements


"Read our new report on the Sahel Monitoring series at @FightExtremism Co-authored with @p_vanostaeyen @KargnHasret @Sahel_Tales https://www.counterextremism.com/blog/sahel-monitoring-september-2025 https://www.counterextremism.com/blog/sahel-monitoring-september-2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2000629785249317023)  2025-12-15T18:11Z 38.9K followers, 221.6K engagements


"IS-Sahel on the theories surrounding the Yellow Cake currently being stored at the Niamey airport: "Fortunately for the Nigerien army and its allies the Mujahideen did not stumble upon the 'uranium cake' during the attack but they will make sure to find it in the future and then you can unleash your theories" 🚨 Explosions and gunfire were reported at Niamey airport in Niger on January [--] around midnight. As a reminder this is where Yellow Cake is supposed to be stored after being transported from the Arlit mines. See the thread below. https://t.co/7ojSS41Rxn 🚨 Explosions and gunfire were"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019499178716438740)  2026-02-05T19:51Z 38.9K followers, 26.4K engagements


"Suspected IS-Sahel militants attacked the camp of the Nigerien border control forces in Birnin Konni Tahoua region in western Niger at the Nigerian () border today details still unclear"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2020591070288240879)  2026-02-08T20:10Z 38.9K followers, 18.4K engagements


"According to a field source JNIM leader Saa'd pledged allegiance to the Islamic State Sahel Province and defected from JNIM he was responsible for an area in eastern Burkina Faso he joined IS with a number of his men largest mass defection from JNIM to IS-Sahel in years"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2020983254741025087)  2026-02-09T22:08Z 38.9K followers, 78K engagements


"ISWAP militants stormed the town of Gagamari Diffa region in southeast Niger between February [--] & [--] the terrorists captured [--] young men they were reportedly suspected of forming a local militia these areas already pay zakat taxes to ISWAP according to local reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2021223029439631445)  2026-02-10T14:01Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"IS-Sahel reportedly attacked JNIM positions yesterday south of Arbinda northeastern Burkina Faso killing and capturing several JNIM militants and taking over their positions. According to a field source JNIM leader Saa'd pledged allegiance to the Islamic State Sahel Province and defected from JNIM he was responsible for an area in eastern Burkina Faso he joined IS with a number of his men largest mass defection from JNIM to IS-Sahel in years. According to a field source JNIM leader Saa'd pledged allegiance to the Islamic State Sahel Province and defected from JNIM he was responsible for an"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2021231449685307411)  2026-02-10T14:35Z 38.9K followers, 23.6K engagements


"A third US Air Force airlifter is also currently in Accra Ghana a C-130J-30 (reg. 15-5822) contrary to the other two that came from McGuire AFB NJ this one originated from Ramstein Air Base through Dakar Senegal. Correction the US Air Force C-17A did not land in Abuja but landed in an airbase in the northeast most likely Maiduguri but could also be Yola airbase in Adamawa it was the second C-17A to fly that route yesterday the first one was reg. 10-0216. https://t.co/eSSU05XogV Correction the US Air Force C-17A did not land in Abuja but landed in an airbase in the northeast most likely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022231194965037555)  2026-02-13T08:47Z 38.9K followers, 23.7K engagements


"A fourth US Air Force cargo aircraft is currently in Accra Ghana a C-17A heavy lifter (reg. 04-4128) it arrived yesterday from McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey like the two other C-17As and will likely continue towards Nigeria later on. A third US Air Force airlifter is also currently in Accra Ghana a C-130J-30 (reg. 15-5822) contrary to the other two that came from McGuire AFB NJ this one originated from Ramstein Air Base through Dakar Senegal. https://t.co/3sgwQOzrBJ A third US Air Force airlifter is also currently in Accra Ghana a C-130J-30 (reg. 15-5822) contrary to the other two that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022255645181747669)  2026-02-13T10:24Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"CIA-linked Lockheed L-100-30 aircraft lands in Ouagadougou Burkina Faso following visits in other West African cities. #BurkinaFaso- A Cardinal Services Corp Lockheed L-100-30 (reg. N3755P #A44973) linked with US Gov. agencies (CIA) arrived moments ago in #Ouaga from Monrovia. Arrived in W-Africa on Feb. [--] from Washington-Dulles & Barbados. Was in Dakar Abidjan Accra & Lagos. https://t.co/lEd1zwWg42 #BurkinaFaso- A Cardinal Services Corp Lockheed L-100-30 (reg. N3755P #A44973) linked with US Gov. agencies (CIA) arrived moments ago in #Ouaga from Monrovia. Arrived in W-Africa on Feb. [--] from"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022297914312101897)  2026-02-13T13:12Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"JNIM ambushed a patrol of the Malian army yesterday near Hombori Mopti region in central Mali several vehicles were reportedly destroyed and a number of soldiers killed no definitive toll so far"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022343189869527135)  2026-02-13T16:12Z 38.9K followers, 13.2K engagements


"Nigerien President Tiani conducted an interview this evening where he addressed several points including the IS-Sahel attack against the Niamey [---] Airbase. Tiani claims that the attack was launched jointly by [--] motorcycles of JNIM [--] of IS-Sahel and [--] of ISWAP fighters from Katsina Sokoto Zamfara and Kebbi States in Nigeria. The Nigerien President also doubled down on his accusations against France Benin and Ivory Coast "revealing" that these "sponsors" paid $540000 to IS-Sahel to carry out and claim the attack. He also "reveals" that French President Macron had planned seven other"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022421440239169574)  2026-02-13T21:23Z 38.9K followers, 88.3K engagements


"IS-Sahel claims to have attacked additional JNIM positions this time in the town of Adoudji southwest of Dori in northeast Burkina Faso on February [--] killing [--] JNIM militants and capturing the same number of rifles two PKMs and eight motorcycles. Adoudji is around 10km south of Bourga which IS-Sahel captured from JNIM in early November [----] indicating that IS-Sahel is still expanding in northeast Burkina Faso and not just doing hit and run attacks. IS-Sahel confirms these attacks stating that they killed [--] JNIM militants in the villages of Djika and Belhout south of the town of Arbinda in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022602288821379236)  2026-02-14T09:22Z 38.9K followers, 11.7K engagements


"@Mohamed11798557 I said at least"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022725461575372814)  2026-02-14T17:31Z 38.9K followers, [---] engagements


"Niger is ready to return the uranium produced by Orano SA at the Somair mine to the French nuclear company - Bloomberg Niger is ready to return the uranium produced by Orano SA at the Somair mine to the French nuclear company two months after unidentified attackers who staged an assault on the capital came dangerously close to the stockpile https://t.co/dVlTyL6HjE Niger is ready to return the uranium produced by Orano SA at the Somair mine to the French nuclear company two months after unidentified attackers who staged an assault on the capital came dangerously close to the stockpile"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022738045913407695)  2026-02-14T18:21Z 38.9K followers, 12.1K engagements


"Yesterday yet another US Air Force C-17A (reg. 04-4133) landed in Accra Ghana from McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey through Puerto Rico like the several USAF cargo aircraft before it it will likely fly to northeast Nigeria later on as well. The US Air Force C-130J-30 cargo aircraft (reg. 15-5822) flew to northeast Nigeria today from Accra Ghana following the same route as the two previous C-17A a mass delivery of equipment seems to be ongoing at the Maiduguri Airbase Borno State. https://t.co/Ad2hpR5gWi The US Air Force C-130J-30 cargo aircraft (reg. 15-5822) flew to northeast Nigeria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022766850426187935)  2026-02-14T20:16Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Heavy United States military build-up in Nigeria for the past week in preparation of a potential US-backed offensive against Islamic State affiliate ISWAP in northeast Nigeria. Between February [--] and [--] six US Air Force cargo planes landed in West Africa all of them stopping in Accra Ghana first. Five of them landed later on in Nigerian Air Force bases while the sixth aircraft only arrived today and will likely follow the route towards the northeast as well. - 1x C-17A to Kainji Airbase - 1x C-130J-30 to Maiduguri Airbase Borno - 3x C-17A to Maiduguri Airbase Borno All of them left the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022786948666929646)  2026-02-14T21:36Z 38.9K followers, 91K engagements


"According to a local source reports that the attack was repelled are false JNIM took over both the BIR camp and the town for a period of time before withdrawing to the north the militants destroyed several buses burned the market and destroyed communication antennas which contributed in the media blackout. JNIM attacked and took control of the Burkinabe military camp in Titao northern Burkina Faso today the militants destroyed the camp and antennas and several casualties were reported among the army. https://t.co/iGHr2UrPfK JNIM attacked and took control of the Burkinabe military camp in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022799307276243278)  2026-02-14T22:25Z 38.9K followers, 16.3K engagements


"ISWAP claimed to have attacked a checkpoint of the Nigerien army inside the city of Diffa near the Nigerian () in southeast Niger on Feb [--] which reportedly led to the soldiers fleeing and the burning of the checkpoint possibly pointing to urban ISWAP cells in the regional capital. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022812080580239697 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2022812080580239697"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022812080580239697)  2026-02-14T23:15Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"Nigerien President Tiani also "revealed" that France had planned the attack against the Niamey [---] Airbase precisely on July [--] [----] in Yabley Tillaberi region during a meeting between with their "mercenaries". Again an astonishing level of knowledge and detail makes us wonder how was the attack not foiled if the Nigerien junta knew about it six months before it happened Nigerien President Tiani also "revealed" that there is not a single Beninese soldier in northern Benin and the whole northern region of the country is occupied by JNIM terrorists and the French and Ukrainian armies."  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022963707861443018)  2026-02-15T09:18Z 38.9K followers, [----] engagements


"The first batch of [---] U.S. troops to be deployed to Nigeria has arrived in the country. They are currently tasked with establishing basic infrastructure and operational security alongside their Nigerian allies. U.S. personnel are also responsible for ensuring the steady delivery of ammunition and equipment to the Nigerian Army which will likely consist primarily of munitions for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). Additional U.S. Air Force transport flights are expected to continue landing at three distinct locations in Nigeria. Two of these are almost certainly the Kainji and Maiduguri Airbases"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2022982570623852644)  2026-02-15T10:33Z 38.9K followers, 12.4K engagements


"The US Air Force C-17A (reg. 04-4133) conducted a delivery to a NAF airbase in northeast Nigeria early this morning almost certainly to Maiduguri Airbase Borno State the sixth tracked large delivery of US equipment and/or troops to the NA in northeast Nigeria since Feb [--]. Yesterday yet another US Air Force C-17A (reg. 04-4133) landed in Accra Ghana from McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey through Puerto Rico like the several USAF cargo aircraft before it it will likely fly to northeast Nigeria later on as well. https://t.co/48S787ox8U Yesterday yet another US Air Force C-17A (reg. 04-4133)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2023003065251676236)  2026-02-15T11:54Z 38.9K followers, [---] engagements

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