#  @BrantPhilip_ Brant Brant posts on X about in the, mali, niger, nigeria the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::1398480319745957889/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -36% - [--] Month [---------] -69% - [--] Months [----------] +695% - [--] Year [----------] +40,145,654% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::1398480319745957889/posts_active)  - [--] Month [--] -81% - [--] Months [---] +173% - [--] Year [-----] +56,450% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::1398480319745957889/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.67% - [--] Month [------] +2.90% - [--] Months [------] +156% - [--] Year [------] +553,043% ### CreatorRank: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::1398480319745957889/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) #7442 [finance](/list/finance) 3.27% [celebrities](/list/celebrities) 1.31% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) 1.31% [stocks](/list/stocks) 1.31% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) 0.65% **Social topic influence** [in the](/topic/in-the) 25.49%, [mali](/topic/mali) #158, [niger](/topic/niger) #33, [nigeria](/topic/nigeria) #167, [burkina faso](/topic/burkina-faso) #27, [air force](/topic/air-force) 6.54%, [base](/topic/base) #163, [the first](/topic/the-first) #1824, [air](/topic/air) 4.58%, [uae](/topic/uae) 4.58% **Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by** [@grok](/creator/undefined) [@czzcemaghribi](/creator/undefined) [@thehollowseeker](/creator/undefined) [@coolestondeck](/creator/undefined) [@duc_autumn](/creator/undefined) [@olu22700](/creator/undefined) [@ndukwemeruwa](/creator/undefined) [@maleo21](/creator/undefined) [@casusbellii](/creator/undefined) [@papadaou19](/creator/undefined) [@sergedanielinfo](/creator/undefined) [@mohamedcoubaly](/creator/undefined) [@alexov_ale93951](/creator/undefined) [@popularfront_](/creator/undefined) [@meek080](/creator/undefined) [@onathedon1](/creator/undefined) [@apexguardhq](/creator/undefined) [@stephenosemwegi](/creator/undefined) [@britishfellow30](/creator/undefined) [@mrigwe8](/creator/undefined) **Top assets mentioned** [Boeing Co (BA)](/topic/$ba) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "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 "The Malian Air Force reported to have killed over [---] JNIM militants in airstrikes on January [--] in the Soussan forest west of Dioila in southern Mali" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016269472357659103) 2026-01-27T21:57Z 38.5K followers, [----] engagements "A passenger flight from Algiers to Niamey has been diverted to Burkina Faso amid heavy gunfire and explosions at the international airport of the Nigerien capital. Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger. https://t.co/dWUIbaI5sc Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger. https://t.co/dWUIbaI5sc" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016668712200282456) 2026-01-29T00:24Z 38.5K followers, 28.7K engagements "Images show at least five suspected militants were neutralized during last night's attack against the Niamey International Airport this confirms that the attack was conducted by jihadists however it's still not clear whether it was IS-Sahel or JNIM as neither group has claimed it so far. Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger. https://t.co/dWUIbaI5sc Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger. https://t.co/dWUIbaI5sc" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016831184173416942) 2026-01-29T11:09Z 38.5K followers, 31.7K 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 "Nigerien President Tiani visited the [---] Air Base near the Niamey International Airport today following last night's attack the army claimed killing over [--] attackers including allegedly a French national and detaining a dozen more suspects. Tiani also threatened Emmanuel Maron Patrice Talon and Alassane Ouattara accusing the presidents of France Benin and Ivory Coast of plotting this attack. Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger. https://t.co/dWUIbaI5sc Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger." [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2016988709472674046) 2026-01-29T21:35Z 38.5K followers, 52.5K 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 "ISWAP released a video of the attack against the Sabon Gari Nigerian military camp in Borno State the first part of the video which I trimmed off showed graphic footage of dead CJTF militiamen. The terrorists reported that the army had abandoned this camp months ago following ISWAP's "Burn the Camps" offensive in [----] and troops only returned recently which prompted ISWAP to attack the camp again. 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" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2017292708952383991) 2026-01-30T17:43Z 38.5K followers, 21.4K engagements "The Malian Air Force airbase in Sevar Mopti region in central Mali received to new Turkish-made Akinci drones" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2017341741502693456) 2026-01-30T20:58Z 38.5K followers, 14.8K 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 "And to think these people (if we can call them that they're more like human demons) live among us and still have people who support them unconditionally it's disgusting. I don't normally express my personal opinions. But the Epstein files show that the people involved are extremely vile sick and disgusting. Even thinking about what might be in the files that have not been published is horrifying. It's also ironic that many so-called humanists I don't normally express my personal opinions. But the Epstein files show that the people involved are extremely vile sick and disgusting. Even thinking" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018029008663765088) 2026-02-01T18:29Z 38.5K followers, 12.2K 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 "Heavy ISWAP involvement in the IS-Sahel attack against the Niamey International Airport. This puts massive question marks on ISWAP's actual capabilities. 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. https://t.co/VVZoMBvCeA At the end of the video the cameraman speaks in Kanuri a language spoken in northeast Nigeria which confirms ISWAP militants participated in the" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018114859162800520) 2026-02-02T00:10Z 38.5K followers, 15.6K 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 "JNIM claimed to have targeted two vehicles of the Burkinabe army with two IEDs between Dyarakorosso and Noumoukiedougou in southwest Burkina Faso near the Ivorian border this morning" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018280150723407962) 2026-02-02T11:07Z 38.5K followers, [----] engagements "US State Depts Africa Bureau Chief Nick Checker met with Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop the discussions focused on relaunching bilateral cooperation in areas of common interest particularly the fight against terrorism and promoting economic and trade exchanges. US State Depts Africa Bureau Chief and former CIA operative Nick Checker will be visiting Bamako capital of Mali the visit will focus on improving U.S.Mali cooperation and may include talks with Burkina Faso and Niger to strengthen security and economic cooperation. https://t.co/scjqiuA1Ga US State Depts Africa Bureau Chief and" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018621941578703051) 2026-02-03T09:45Z 38.5K followers, [----] engagements "While I haven't posted about US Air Force ISR flights in Nigeria for the past month these missions haven't stopped and are nearly daily across many areas in Nigeria primarily in the northwest and northeast where IS-Sahel and ISWAP are active respectively. For the second time the US is conducting ISR operations in northeast Nigeria today with the aircraft transponders off. For the second time the US is conducting ISR operations in northeast Nigeria today with the aircraft transponders off" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2018697615005683915) 2026-02-03T14:46Z 38.5K followers, 38.6K 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 "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 38.7K followers, 21.7K 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 "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 38.7K 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 "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 "@casusbellii The question as mentioned by the original poster is of course what is Burkina Faso getting from this Weapons Political alignment Very shady business" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/2019409088350941620) 2026-02-05T13:53Z 38.6K 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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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, 12.9K 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 38.8K followers, 47.8K 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 38.7K followers, 82.4K 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 38.8K followers, 12.9K 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 38.8K followers, 166K 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 38.7K followers, [----] 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 38.7K followers, [----] 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 38.7K followers, 25.1K 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 38.7K followers, 45.8K 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 38.7K followers, 16.5K 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 38.7K followers, [----] 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 "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 38.8K followers, 75.4K 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 38.8K followers, 216.2K 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 38.7K followers, 154.7K 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 38.7K followers, 50.3K 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 38.7K 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 38.7K followers, 22.9K 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 38.7K followers, 18.4K 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 38.7K followers, 19.3K 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 38.7K followers, 22.8K 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 38.7K followers, 12.9K 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 38.7K followers, [----] 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 38.7K 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 38.7K followers, 269K 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 38.8K followers, 1.8M 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 "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 38.7K followers, [----] 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 38.7K followers, 30.3K 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 38.7K followers, 105.7K 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 38.7K followers, 18.1K 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 38.7K followers, 76.9K 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 38.7K followers, [----] 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 38.7K followers, 11K 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 38.7K 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 38.7K followers, 24K 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 38.7K followers, [----] 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 38.7K followers, 10.8K 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 38.7K followers, [----] 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 38.7K 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 38.7K followers, [----] 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 38.7K followers, 14.3K 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 38.7K followers, [----] engagements "Dozens of JNIM fighters were killed yesterday following a failed assault on Kantchari an important stronghold of the Burkinabe BIR [--] many motorcycles and weapons were recovered by the army" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1954467336066302279) 2025-08-10T08:58Z 38.8K followers, 22.7K engagements "Islamic State - Mozambique Province (ISMP) released its documentary entitled 'The Light of Jihad' focused on recent attacks against the Mozambican and Rwandan military in northern Mozambique including some backstory of the group" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1955172651833373056) 2025-08-12T07:41Z 38.8K followers, 254.8K 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/BrantPhilip_/status/1958799600212381744) 2025-08-22T07:53Z 38.8K followers, 38.2K 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 "I never understood the hyperfixation on Nigerian Christians yes there has been mass killings but compared to the DRC or Mozambique it's almost insignificant most victims of banditry in northern Nigeria are Muslim civilians and most victims of jihadism are Nigerian soldiers. Officials in Nigeria are ignoring and even facilitating the mass murder of Christians by Islamist jihadists. Its time to hold those responsible accountable. My Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act would target these officials with powerful sanctions and other tools. Officials in Nigeria are ignoring and even" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1974554580282425627) 2025-10-04T19:17Z 38.8K followers, 95K engagements "Mohammad Salah was one of the voters in today's elections in Cameroon I wonder who he voted for. About today's elections in Cameroon there is open fraud all over the country even abroad some embassies are not letting Cameroonians vote in Cameroon several cases of ballot stuffing were documented and voting stations were closed off the internet is also slowing down. About today's elections in Cameroon there is open fraud all over the country even abroad some embassies are not letting Cameroonians vote in Cameroon several cases of ballot stuffing were documented and voting stations were closed" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1977417086646489159) 2025-10-12T16:52Z 38.8K followers, 1.3M 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 38.8K followers, 105.8K engagements "On top of the $50 million dollars paid by the UAE and the [--] JNIM members released by the Malian government it is also reported that the UAE accepted JNIM's request of delivering unspecified 'equipment' this deal was mediated by Ahmada Ag Bibi not GATIA he mediated in the past for the liberation of foreign hostages like Sophie Ptronin et Soumala Ciss. According to @sergedanielinfo the UAE paid $50 million dollars to JNIM in exchange of the two Emirati hostages which is equivalent to nearly [--] billion CFA francs a record price the first offer by JNIM was reportedly $100 million dollars." [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1983828881908854854) 2025-10-30T09:30Z 38.8K followers, 207.7K engagements "Reports indicate the 'equipment' promised by UAE to JNIM is [--] tons of weapons which will come through Chad all the way to JNIM in Mali while many people are blaming the UAE for this it shouldn't be forgotten that the Malian government agreed to the deal fully knowing all the clauses. This is why I believe the Malian government may be receiving something 'extra' from the UAE (military equipment political alignment) and/or JNIM (pause in the blockade or something similar). On top of the $50 million dollars paid by the UAE and the [--] JNIM members released by the Malian government it is also" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1983893546181513652) 2025-10-30T13:47Z 38.8K followers, 183.9K engagements "While the Emirati hostages were released fairly fast thanks to the intervention of the UAE JNIM is still holding a large number of Chinese and Indian hostages and one Iranian totally abandoned by their governments apart from a single condemnation by India. On top of the $50 million dollars paid by the UAE and the [--] JNIM members released by the Malian government it is also reported that the UAE accepted JNIM's request of delivering unspecified 'equipment' this deal was mediated by Ahmada Ag Bibi not GATIA he mediated in the https://t.co/Kl9zwZJGO9 On top of the $50 million dollars paid by the" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1984158355599004093) 2025-10-31T07:19Z 38.8K followers, 83.4K 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 38.8K 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 38.8K followers, 149.6K engagements "Ousmane Dicko JNIM's number-two in Burkina Faso released an audio statement targeting IS-Sahel accusing them of colluding with the Burkinabe army and having a peace deal with them he also threatens IS with a counter-offensive saying "if IS wants war they will have it". He called IS-Sahel to "take care of their own territory" instead of fighting JNIM this is strange because the IS-Sahel offensive came as a response to JNIM attacks on the Sebba Kacham and Tasmakatt axes. JNIM reinforcements reportedly arrived today in the Arbinda area northeastern Burkina Faso from Gossi Mali following a" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1988613348527591704) 2025-11-12T14:22Z 38.8K followers, 83.4K 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 38.7K followers, 164K engagements "JNIM released a 16-minute long video on the Boulkessi attack in which 100+ soldiers were killed and led to the army leaving the base till this day the base was much better fortified than Dioura which enabled the soldiers to resist for some time before getting overrun 1/5 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 https://t.co/u84vM1PSNq JNIM releases a statement on the Boulkessi attack claims 100+" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1931680936598421648) 2025-06-08T11:53Z 38.7K followers, 224.7K engagements "JNIM displays the vehicles weapons and ammunition captured from the attack against Malian armed forces in Gogui on the border with Mauritania while JNIM suffered very large casualties in Kayes and Nioro it seems the attacks against other positions were relatively successful. Diboli (14.45718 -12.19996) is a border town with Senegal and Gogui (15.68609 -9.32996) a border town with Mauritania the attack on Diboli is very likely the closest ever to Senegal some fighters possibly attacked from Senegal over to Mali. Diboli (14.45718 -12.19996) is a border town with Senegal and Gogui (15.68609" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1941030956594614651) 2025-07-04T07:06Z 38.7K followers, 113.9K 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 38.7K followers, 26.6K engagements "New angle from that vehicle that was destroyed [--] days ago it's not an MRAP but an Ural-4320 truck recently arrived from Russia to Mali. Very graphic videos show the dead Russian mercenaries and Malian soldiers it appears an MRAP was lost as well. https://t.co/6MSWnHur9s Very graphic videos show the dead Russian mercenaries and Malian soldiers it appears an MRAP was lost as well. https://t.co/6MSWnHur9s" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1952068779850252480) 2025-08-03T18:07Z 38.7K followers, 40.4K engagements "IS-Somal released a video showing one of their IED attacks against Puntland forces in the Jaceel valley in Cal Miskaad mountains. IS-Somal claims they detonated an IED under a vehicle of Puntland forces near Shebaab in the Jaceel valley Cal Miskaad mountains [--] days ago injuring [--] soldiers and disabling the vehicle an image was published in the Naba newspaper showing the terrorists preparing an IED. https://t.co/gOCwNzV3NC IS-Somal claims they detonated an IED under a vehicle of Puntland forces near Shebaab in the Jaceel valley Cal Miskaad mountains [--] days ago injuring [--] soldiers and disabling" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1969829639930733051) 2025-09-21T18:22Z 38.7K followers, 21.3K engagements "You should do a road trip to Bamako or Niamey it would be a nice experience 😁 ❤ I ARRIVED IN BURKINA FASO https://t.co/q6hKaTwvWB ❤ I ARRIVED IN BURKINA FASO https://t.co/q6hKaTwvWB" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1977424400912937306) 2025-10-12T17:21Z 38.7K followers, 35.1K engagements "The Islamic State calls for jihad in Sudan specifically urging Muslims in Egypt and Libya to engage in armed struggle there. It blames nationalism and national borders for preventing Islamic unity and argues that only through Tawhid hijrah and jihad - as modeled in early Islamic history - can Muslims unite and address Sudan's crisis. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1983936926680748520 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1983936926680748520" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1983936926680748520) 2025-10-30T16:39Z 38.7K followers, 105.5K 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 38.7K followers, 255.5K engagements "Why are they fighting ISWAP views JAS as "khawarij" which means rebels or extremists because of JAS's view that Muslim civilians living under ISWAP or the Nigerian govt territory are apostates. ISWAP in contrast believes Muslim civilians in any territory are still Muslims unless they're soldiers or informants to the army or affiliated with the Nigerian government. This doctrinal dispute is the main cause of the split between the two: ISWAP views general Muslims as Muslims while JAS views anyone outside their group's allegiance as apostates. Naval battles intensify between ISWAP and JAS in" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1987913216970911947) 2025-11-10T16:00Z 38.7K followers, 280.6K 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 38.7K followers, 56.7K engagements "ISWAP is not using any 'military grade' drones they're using classic quadcopters for recon those drones David is talking about need a whole runway facilities and in-depth training to operate if ISWAP had access to that Maiduguri would have fallen years ago" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1923372632046481854) 2025-05-16T13:39Z 38.7K followers, 114.1K 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 38.8K followers, 159.8K engagements "The last [--] hours in the Sahel and Nigeria were quite eventful let's break everything down 🧵" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1926280420938629460) 2025-05-24T14:13Z 38.8K followers, 53.2K engagements "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" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1926280484931199405) 2025-05-24T14:13Z 38.7K followers, 61.6K engagements "New Marte was attacked again today at around 1AM barely two weeks since the last attack on the base the battalion was reportedly dislodged temporarily but regained control following [---] SF and air reinforcements initial toll indicates [--] soldiers killed and material damage. ISWAP released a lengthy statement on the attack refers to Marte as 'one of the biggest camps' and a 'new target to a series of attacks' The group says it destroyed 8+ vehicles visibly in the video below and that it captured [--] other vehicles and 'dozens' of motorbikes 1/4 https://t.co/PqfNXznowP ISWAP released a lengthy" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1927268107191464057) 2025-05-27T07:38Z 38.8K followers, 60.4K engagements "Major trophy captured by the Nigerian army following the New Marte battle an SVBIED was abandoned by ISWAP terrorists clearly a modified Nigerian army vehicle while the terrorists again initially had the upper hand air assets were quick to intervene similarly to Damboa. New Marte was attacked again today at around 1AM barely two weeks since the last attack on the base the battalion was reportedly dislodged temporarily but regained control following [---] SF and air reinforcements initial toll indicates [--] soldiers killed and material damage. New Marte was attacked again today at around 1AM" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1927462121706582456) 2025-05-27T20:29Z 38.8K followers, 42.9K engagements "Operation Hadin Kai announces the arrest of [--] policemen and [--] soldiers under suspicion of selling weapons to terrorists another [--] civilians were arrested under the same allegation including a traditional ruler among the notable arrests is an armourer for the 7th Division 1/3" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1928039035743642109) 2025-05-29T10:41Z 38.8K followers, 71.2K 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 38.8K followers, 68.8K engagements "Captain Abdoul Aziz Moumouni Boureima aka Aziz head of the Damissa Operation of the Nigerien Armed Forces was killed following an ambush by JNIM militants near Falmey he was previously trained by US forces and was one of the best commanders in the Nigerien Army" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1928426140961591490) 2025-05-30T12:19Z 38.8K followers, 42.9K engagements "Nigerian Army reports an "ISWAP Amir"/unit commander nicknamed "Abu Fatimah" was captured in a special operation by elite troops today on the Kukawa axis the terrorist later succumbed to his wounds several of his comrades were reportedly neutralized in the operation as well" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1928444484502569372) 2025-05-30T13:32Z 38.7K followers, 12.3K engagements "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 38.7K 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 38.8K followers, 41.3K engagements "Quite insane seeing history being falsified in real time mind you none of the [--] "sources" actually prove the so-called links between Abu Shabab's gangs and 'ISIS' this is gonna be yet another 'ISIS apologized to Israel' myth 😁 Les joutes verbales des politiques qui rglent leurs comptes devraient tre prises avec discernement si Liberman a dit similaire lEI devenu lEI dans la presse cest pour susciter une motion au mme titre que Netanyahou disant que lEI et le Hamas cest la mme chose Les joutes verbales des politiques qui rglent leurs comptes devraient tre prises avec discernement si Liberman" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1931442080175309182) 2025-06-07T20:04Z 38.7K followers, 30.6K 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 38.8K followers, 112.8K engagements "FLA sources report that a column of [--] vehicles of the Malian army/Africa Corps attempting to leave Anefis to Aguelhok was struck by several FPV drones around 50km away from Anefis" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1946500007181393978) 2025-07-19T09:19Z 38.7K followers, 29.8K engagements "The convoy has finally arrived in Aguelhok losing [--] vehicles out of about [--] including [--] APCs a significant victory for the Malian armed forces/Africa Corps again air support was key in preventing a large ambush by FLA/JNIM who struck the convoy with several IEDS and drones. FLA sources report that a column of [--] vehicles of the Malian army/Africa Corps attempting to leave Anefis to Aguelhok was struck by several FPV drones around 50km away from Anefis. FLA sources report that a column of [--] vehicles of the Malian army/Africa Corps attempting to leave Anefis to Aguelhok was struck by several" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1946638139293946240) 2025-07-19T18:27Z 38.7K followers, 22.9K engagements "ISWAP provides free water free healthcare public toilets protection against banditry and crime free education free canoes for areas hard of access for farmers the Nigerian government should focus on beating ISWAP in these fields by providing better public services. By embedding itself within local communities through service delivery economic regulation and religious legitimacy ISWAP transforms from a mere militant group into a parallel governing authority. https://t.co/7ZugMz7P7R By embedding itself within local communities through service delivery economic regulation and religious" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1949109962510082305) 2025-07-26T14:10Z 38.8K followers, 24.3K 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 38.8K followers, 144.6K 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 "Shekau is kind of like Hitler" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1957357720891503000) 2025-08-18T08:23Z 38.7K followers, 92.5K 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 38.7K followers, 206.5K engagements "IS-Khorasaan (Afghanistan/Pakistan) watch IS-Mozambique's new video release 'Light of Jihad'. Islamic State - Mozambique Province (ISMP) released its documentary entitled 'The Light of Jihad' focused on recent attacks against the Mozambican and Rwandan military in northern Mozambique including some backstory of the group. https://t.co/dB59knjGiL Islamic State - Mozambique Province (ISMP) released its documentary entitled 'The Light of Jihad' focused on recent attacks against the Mozambican and Rwandan military in northern Mozambique including some backstory of the group." [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1958551969024397597) 2025-08-21T15:29Z 38.8K followers, 44.8K engagements "A number of fuel tankers including their drivers were captured and taken away by suspected JNIM terrorists between Soribougou and Neguela western Mali the terrorists checked which tankers were full and left behind the empty ones. Ambush ongoing likely conducted by JNIM on the Bamako-Kita road between Soribougou and Neguela target is unclear. A convoy transporting the Minister of Environment was attacked on this road in February. Ambush ongoing likely conducted by JNIM on the Bamako-Kita road between Soribougou and Neguela target is unclear. A convoy transporting the Minister of Environment" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1963245952732467376) 2025-09-03T14:21Z 38.8K followers, 57.1K engagements "IS-Somal claims they detonated an IED under a vehicle of Puntland forces near Shebaab in the Jaceel valley Cal Miskaad mountains [--] days ago injuring [--] soldiers and disabling the vehicle an image was published in the Naba newspaper showing the terrorists preparing an IED" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1966149493210099916) 2025-09-11T14:39Z 38.8K followers, 41.7K 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 38.8K followers, 66.9K 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 38.8K followers, 184.8K engagements "The General Qalyare commander of the Puntland Defense Forces 2nd Brigade was killed in an IED attack by IS-Somal today near Dhassan in the Jaceel valley he was one of the most senior and experienced leaders in the Puntland forces" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1970427859387785503) 2025-09-23T09:59Z 38.8K followers, 38.7K engagements "IS-Mozambique says they met some 'Muslim residents' in Mocimboa da Praia during their raid and gave them a 'brief sermon' before withdrawing from the city. IS-Mozambique conducted a new raid in the city of Mocimboa last night killing [--] people and kidnapping a number of them with ransom demands sent to their families. IS-Mozambique conducted a new raid in the city of Mocimboa last night killing [--] people and kidnapping a number of them with ransom demands sent to their families" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1971260621024117104) 2025-09-25T17:08Z 38.8K followers, 49.1K 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 38.8K followers, 92.3K engagements "This is a very important development if IS-Mozambique starts entering district capitals without a single shot fired it means they're very close to falling into their control if Macomia in May last year wasn't a wake-up call then I don't know what this is. IS-Mozambique entered today the city of Mocimboa da Praia unchallenged and started giving sermons inside the mosques the insurgents are dressed in full military uniform and helmets. https://t.co/BQHsQaZkzX IS-Mozambique entered today the city of Mocimboa da Praia unchallenged and started giving sermons inside the mosques the insurgents are" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1975664261977485710) 2025-10-07T20:47Z 38.8K followers, 59.2K 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 38.7K followers, 131K engagements "JNIM released a video showing the ambush which reportedly killed [--] Burkinabe soldiers last week between Djibo and Namssiguia part of the video is filmed from a bodycam the militants were awaiting the convoy hiding in the bush. JNIM confirms '90 Burkinabe soldiers killed' in the ambush between Djibo and Namsiguia before yesterday deadliest ambush in a very long time [--] vehicles a drone and large amounts of weapons and ammunition were captured the units ambushed where the BIR [--] & [--] and FORSATEC SF. https://t.co/cYkP6GQtJX JNIM confirms '90 Burkinabe soldiers killed' in the ambush between Djibo" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1978858915744858319) 2025-10-16T16:21Z 38.8K followers, 50K 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 38.7K followers, 72.1K engagements "The UAE paid tens of billions of CFA francs to JNIM for the liberation of the two hostages and the Malian government released [--] JNIM prisoners some of them who arrived in Gao today the negotiations were mediated by Ag Gamou leader of the pro-junta GATIA militia. The two Emiratis kidnapped by JNIM were freed following negotiations and a 'large ransom' yesterday I received reports that [--] JNIM prisoners were freed from the central prison in Bamako which could very likely be related. The two Emiratis kidnapped by JNIM were freed following negotiations and a 'large ransom' yesterday I received" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1983634506981728619) 2025-10-29T20:38Z 38.8K followers, 67.8K engagements "According to @sergedanielinfo the UAE paid $50 million dollars to JNIM in exchange of the two Emirati hostages which is equivalent to nearly [--] billion CFA francs a record price the first offer by JNIM was reportedly $100 million dollars. The UAE paid tens of billions of CFA francs to JNIM for the liberation of the two hostages and the Malian government released [--] JNIM prisoners some of them who arrived in Gao today the negotiations were mediated by Ag Gamou leader of the pro-junta GATIA militia. The UAE paid tens of billions of CFA francs to JNIM for the liberation of the two hostages and" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1983648400508907895) 2025-10-29T21:33Z 38.8K followers, 132.1K engagements "The Islamic State never actually posted this statement by the way" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1985757660793163904) 2025-11-04T17:14Z 38.8K followers, 60.7K engagements "ISWAP attacked the Boundri Cameroonian military camp last night close to the border with Nigeria two soldiers were injured as an initial toll and the camp set ablaze last ISWAP attack on this camp was in June this year before the rainy season kicked in" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1986023253400285352) 2025-11-05T10:50Z 38.8K followers, 64.2K 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 38.8K followers, 169.5K engagements "JNIM reinforcements reportedly arrived today in the Arbinda area northeastern Burkina Faso from Gossi Mali following a council meeting by JNIM leadership on how to counter the IS offensive Ousmane Dicko participated in the meeting Battles continued for the third day in a row between IS-Sahel and JNIM in northeast Burkina Faso IS dislodged JNIM from additional positions along the Tigou-Bourga axis inflicting casualties so far JNIM hasn't been able to organize a counter offensive. Battles continued for the third day in a row between IS-Sahel and JNIM in northeast Burkina Faso IS dislodged JNIM" [X Link](https://x.com/BrantPhilip_/status/1987914813960315105) 2025-11-10T16:06Z 38.8K followers, 70.5K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"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 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 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 2026-01-27T21:51Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements
"The Malian Air Force reported to have killed over [---] JNIM militants in airstrikes on January [--] in the Soussan forest west of Dioila in southern Mali"
X Link 2026-01-27T21:57Z 38.5K followers, [----] engagements
"A passenger flight from Algiers to Niamey has been diverted to Burkina Faso amid heavy gunfire and explosions at the international airport of the Nigerien capital. Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger. https://t.co/dWUIbaI5sc Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger. https://t.co/dWUIbaI5sc"
X Link 2026-01-29T00:24Z 38.5K followers, 28.7K engagements
"Images show at least five suspected militants were neutralized during last night's attack against the Niamey International Airport this confirms that the attack was conducted by jihadists however it's still not clear whether it was IS-Sahel or JNIM as neither group has claimed it so far. Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger. https://t.co/dWUIbaI5sc Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger. https://t.co/dWUIbaI5sc"
X Link 2026-01-29T11:09Z 38.5K followers, 31.7K 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 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 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 2026-01-29T18:03Z 38.6K followers, 25.5K engagements
"Nigerien President Tiani visited the [---] Air Base near the Niamey International Airport today following last night's attack the army claimed killing over [--] attackers including allegedly a French national and detaining a dozen more suspects. Tiani also threatened Emmanuel Maron Patrice Talon and Alassane Ouattara accusing the presidents of France Benin and Ivory Coast of plotting this attack. Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger. https://t.co/dWUIbaI5sc Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger."
X Link 2026-01-29T21:35Z 38.5K followers, 52.5K 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 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 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 2026-01-30T15:40Z 38.7K followers, 33K engagements
"ISWAP released a video of the attack against the Sabon Gari Nigerian military camp in Borno State the first part of the video which I trimmed off showed graphic footage of dead CJTF militiamen. The terrorists reported that the army had abandoned this camp months ago following ISWAP's "Burn the Camps" offensive in [----] and troops only returned recently which prompted ISWAP to attack the camp again. 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"
X Link 2026-01-30T17:43Z 38.5K followers, 21.4K engagements
"The Malian Air Force airbase in Sevar Mopti region in central Mali received to new Turkish-made Akinci drones"
X Link 2026-01-30T20:58Z 38.5K followers, 14.8K 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 2026-01-31T07:15Z 38.7K followers, 11.9K engagements
"And to think these people (if we can call them that they're more like human demons) live among us and still have people who support them unconditionally it's disgusting. I don't normally express my personal opinions. But the Epstein files show that the people involved are extremely vile sick and disgusting. Even thinking about what might be in the files that have not been published is horrifying. It's also ironic that many so-called humanists I don't normally express my personal opinions. But the Epstein files show that the people involved are extremely vile sick and disgusting. Even thinking"
X Link 2026-02-01T18:29Z 38.5K followers, 12.2K 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 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 2026-02-02T00:04Z 38.7K followers, 36.7K engagements
"Heavy ISWAP involvement in the IS-Sahel attack against the Niamey International Airport. This puts massive question marks on ISWAP's actual capabilities. 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. https://t.co/VVZoMBvCeA At the end of the video the cameraman speaks in Kanuri a language spoken in northeast Nigeria which confirms ISWAP militants participated in the"
X Link 2026-02-02T00:10Z 38.5K followers, 15.6K 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 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 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 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 2026-02-02T10:27Z 38.7K followers, 25.1K engagements
"JNIM claimed to have targeted two vehicles of the Burkinabe army with two IEDs between Dyarakorosso and Noumoukiedougou in southwest Burkina Faso near the Ivorian border this morning"
X Link 2026-02-02T11:07Z 38.5K followers, [----] engagements
"US State Depts Africa Bureau Chief Nick Checker met with Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop the discussions focused on relaunching bilateral cooperation in areas of common interest particularly the fight against terrorism and promoting economic and trade exchanges. US State Depts Africa Bureau Chief and former CIA operative Nick Checker will be visiting Bamako capital of Mali the visit will focus on improving U.S.Mali cooperation and may include talks with Burkina Faso and Niger to strengthen security and economic cooperation. https://t.co/scjqiuA1Ga US State Depts Africa Bureau Chief and"
X Link 2026-02-03T09:45Z 38.5K followers, [----] engagements
"While I haven't posted about US Air Force ISR flights in Nigeria for the past month these missions haven't stopped and are nearly daily across many areas in Nigeria primarily in the northwest and northeast where IS-Sahel and ISWAP are active respectively. For the second time the US is conducting ISR operations in northeast Nigeria today with the aircraft transponders off. For the second time the US is conducting ISR operations in northeast Nigeria today with the aircraft transponders off"
X Link 2026-02-03T14:46Z 38.5K followers, 38.6K 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 2026-02-04T11:31Z 38.7K followers, 28.1K 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 2026-02-04T14:11Z 38.7K followers, 21.7K 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 2026-02-04T19:07Z 38.7K followers, 24.6K 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 2026-02-04T21:41Z 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 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 2026-02-04T22:22Z 38.7K followers, 11K 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 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 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 2026-02-05T13:35Z 38.6K followers, [----] engagements
"@casusbellii The question as mentioned by the original poster is of course what is Burkina Faso getting from this Weapons Political alignment Very shady business"
X Link 2026-02-05T13:53Z 38.6K 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 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 2026-02-09T23:27Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Very heavy gunfire these moments at the international airport in Niamey capital of Niger"
X Link 2026-01-29T00:08Z 38.7K followers, 413.8K 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 2026-02-01T20:52Z 38.7K followers, 66.4K 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 2026-02-02T07:33Z 38.7K followers, 68.2K 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 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 2026-02-03T18:59Z 38.7K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-04T13:39Z 38.7K followers, 59K 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 2026-02-04T21:40Z 38.7K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-04T22:32Z 38.7K followers, 12.9K 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 2026-01-29T18:51Z 38.8K followers, 47.8K 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 2026-02-03T19:54Z 38.7K followers, 82.4K 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 2026-02-05T15:39Z 38.8K followers, 12.9K 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 2026-02-06T17:51Z 38.8K followers, 166K 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 2026-02-13T13:12Z 38.7K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-07T23:04Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements
"JNIM destroyed an armored vehicle of the Malian army yesterday with an IED between K-Macina and Markala central Mali"
X Link 2026-02-09T22:16Z 38.7K followers, 25.1K 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 2026-02-12T16:52Z 38.7K followers, 45.8K 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 2026-02-12T22:08Z 38.7K followers, 16.5K 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 2026-02-13T16:09Z 38.7K followers, [----] 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 2026-01-29T10:23Z 38.8K followers, 127.1K 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 2025-08-21T16:37Z 38.8K followers, 75.4K 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 2025-12-15T18:11Z 38.8K followers, 216.2K 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 2026-02-01T22:16Z 38.7K followers, 154.7K 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 2026-02-07T06:58Z 38.7K followers, 50.3K 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 2026-02-08T20:14Z 38.7K 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 2026-02-10T14:35Z 38.7K followers, 22.9K 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 2026-02-12T20:11Z 38.7K followers, 18.4K 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 2026-02-13T08:47Z 38.7K followers, 19.3K 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 2026-02-07T14:39Z 38.7K followers, 22.8K 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 2026-02-11T20:10Z 38.7K followers, 12.9K 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 2026-02-11T20:13Z 38.7K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-13T17:26Z 38.7K 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 2025-07-18T11:09Z 38.7K followers, 269K 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 2026-01-01T14:51Z 38.8K followers, 1.8M 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 2026-02-05T15:42Z 38.8K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-05T12:12Z 38.7K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-06T14:56Z 38.7K followers, 30.3K 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 2026-02-07T15:46Z 38.7K followers, 105.7K 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 2026-02-08T20:10Z 38.7K followers, 18.1K 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 2026-02-09T22:08Z 38.7K followers, 76.9K 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 2026-02-10T14:01Z 38.7K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-10T14:33Z 38.7K followers, 11K 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 2026-02-11T20:52Z 38.7K 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 2026-02-12T16:39Z 38.7K followers, 24K 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 2026-02-13T07:24Z 38.7K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-13T08:37Z 38.7K followers, 10.8K 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 2026-02-13T10:24Z 38.7K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-13T12:14Z 38.7K 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 2026-02-13T16:12Z 38.7K followers, [----] 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 2026-02-13T21:23Z 38.7K followers, 14.3K 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 2026-02-13T21:41Z 38.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Dozens of JNIM fighters were killed yesterday following a failed assault on Kantchari an important stronghold of the Burkinabe BIR [--] many motorcycles and weapons were recovered by the army"
X Link 2025-08-10T08:58Z 38.8K followers, 22.7K engagements
"Islamic State - Mozambique Province (ISMP) released its documentary entitled 'The Light of Jihad' focused on recent attacks against the Mozambican and Rwandan military in northern Mozambique including some backstory of the group"
X Link 2025-08-12T07:41Z 38.8K followers, 254.8K 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 2025-08-22T07:53Z 38.8K followers, 38.2K engagements
"Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) announces an upcoming documentary"
X Link 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 2025-10-04T14:08Z 38.8K followers, 125.6K engagements
"I never understood the hyperfixation on Nigerian Christians yes there has been mass killings but compared to the DRC or Mozambique it's almost insignificant most victims of banditry in northern Nigeria are Muslim civilians and most victims of jihadism are Nigerian soldiers. Officials in Nigeria are ignoring and even facilitating the mass murder of Christians by Islamist jihadists. Its time to hold those responsible accountable. My Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act would target these officials with powerful sanctions and other tools. Officials in Nigeria are ignoring and even"
X Link 2025-10-04T19:17Z 38.8K followers, 95K engagements
"Mohammad Salah was one of the voters in today's elections in Cameroon I wonder who he voted for. About today's elections in Cameroon there is open fraud all over the country even abroad some embassies are not letting Cameroonians vote in Cameroon several cases of ballot stuffing were documented and voting stations were closed off the internet is also slowing down. About today's elections in Cameroon there is open fraud all over the country even abroad some embassies are not letting Cameroonians vote in Cameroon several cases of ballot stuffing were documented and voting stations were closed"
X Link 2025-10-12T16:52Z 38.8K followers, 1.3M 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 2025-10-13T13:24Z 38.8K followers, 105.8K engagements
"On top of the $50 million dollars paid by the UAE and the [--] JNIM members released by the Malian government it is also reported that the UAE accepted JNIM's request of delivering unspecified 'equipment' this deal was mediated by Ahmada Ag Bibi not GATIA he mediated in the past for the liberation of foreign hostages like Sophie Ptronin et Soumala Ciss. According to @sergedanielinfo the UAE paid $50 million dollars to JNIM in exchange of the two Emirati hostages which is equivalent to nearly [--] billion CFA francs a record price the first offer by JNIM was reportedly $100 million dollars."
X Link 2025-10-30T09:30Z 38.8K followers, 207.7K engagements
"Reports indicate the 'equipment' promised by UAE to JNIM is [--] tons of weapons which will come through Chad all the way to JNIM in Mali while many people are blaming the UAE for this it shouldn't be forgotten that the Malian government agreed to the deal fully knowing all the clauses. This is why I believe the Malian government may be receiving something 'extra' from the UAE (military equipment political alignment) and/or JNIM (pause in the blockade or something similar). On top of the $50 million dollars paid by the UAE and the [--] JNIM members released by the Malian government it is also"
X Link 2025-10-30T13:47Z 38.8K followers, 183.9K engagements
"While the Emirati hostages were released fairly fast thanks to the intervention of the UAE JNIM is still holding a large number of Chinese and Indian hostages and one Iranian totally abandoned by their governments apart from a single condemnation by India. On top of the $50 million dollars paid by the UAE and the [--] JNIM members released by the Malian government it is also reported that the UAE accepted JNIM's request of delivering unspecified 'equipment' this deal was mediated by Ahmada Ag Bibi not GATIA he mediated in the https://t.co/Kl9zwZJGO9 On top of the $50 million dollars paid by the"
X Link 2025-10-31T07:19Z 38.8K followers, 83.4K 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 2025-11-06T14:39Z 38.8K 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 2025-11-10T15:05Z 38.8K followers, 149.6K engagements
"Ousmane Dicko JNIM's number-two in Burkina Faso released an audio statement targeting IS-Sahel accusing them of colluding with the Burkinabe army and having a peace deal with them he also threatens IS with a counter-offensive saying "if IS wants war they will have it". He called IS-Sahel to "take care of their own territory" instead of fighting JNIM this is strange because the IS-Sahel offensive came as a response to JNIM attacks on the Sebba Kacham and Tasmakatt axes. JNIM reinforcements reportedly arrived today in the Arbinda area northeastern Burkina Faso from Gossi Mali following a"
X Link 2025-11-12T14:22Z 38.8K followers, 83.4K engagements
"ISWAP is releasing very soon a documentary/video likely on it's ongoing campaign against Nigerian army supercamps"
X Link 2025-05-19T14:04Z 38.7K followers, 164K engagements
"JNIM released a 16-minute long video on the Boulkessi attack in which 100+ soldiers were killed and led to the army leaving the base till this day the base was much better fortified than Dioura which enabled the soldiers to resist for some time before getting overrun 1/5 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 https://t.co/u84vM1PSNq JNIM releases a statement on the Boulkessi attack claims 100+"
X Link 2025-06-08T11:53Z 38.7K followers, 224.7K engagements
"JNIM displays the vehicles weapons and ammunition captured from the attack against Malian armed forces in Gogui on the border with Mauritania while JNIM suffered very large casualties in Kayes and Nioro it seems the attacks against other positions were relatively successful. Diboli (14.45718 -12.19996) is a border town with Senegal and Gogui (15.68609 -9.32996) a border town with Mauritania the attack on Diboli is very likely the closest ever to Senegal some fighters possibly attacked from Senegal over to Mali. Diboli (14.45718 -12.19996) is a border town with Senegal and Gogui (15.68609"
X Link 2025-07-04T07:06Z 38.7K followers, 113.9K 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 2025-07-21T07:29Z 38.7K followers, 26.6K engagements
"New angle from that vehicle that was destroyed [--] days ago it's not an MRAP but an Ural-4320 truck recently arrived from Russia to Mali. Very graphic videos show the dead Russian mercenaries and Malian soldiers it appears an MRAP was lost as well. https://t.co/6MSWnHur9s Very graphic videos show the dead Russian mercenaries and Malian soldiers it appears an MRAP was lost as well. https://t.co/6MSWnHur9s"
X Link 2025-08-03T18:07Z 38.7K followers, 40.4K engagements
"IS-Somal released a video showing one of their IED attacks against Puntland forces in the Jaceel valley in Cal Miskaad mountains. IS-Somal claims they detonated an IED under a vehicle of Puntland forces near Shebaab in the Jaceel valley Cal Miskaad mountains [--] days ago injuring [--] soldiers and disabling the vehicle an image was published in the Naba newspaper showing the terrorists preparing an IED. https://t.co/gOCwNzV3NC IS-Somal claims they detonated an IED under a vehicle of Puntland forces near Shebaab in the Jaceel valley Cal Miskaad mountains [--] days ago injuring [--] soldiers and disabling"
X Link 2025-09-21T18:22Z 38.7K followers, 21.3K engagements
"You should do a road trip to Bamako or Niamey it would be a nice experience 😁 ❤ I ARRIVED IN BURKINA FASO https://t.co/q6hKaTwvWB ❤ I ARRIVED IN BURKINA FASO https://t.co/q6hKaTwvWB"
X Link 2025-10-12T17:21Z 38.7K followers, 35.1K engagements
"The Islamic State calls for jihad in Sudan specifically urging Muslims in Egypt and Libya to engage in armed struggle there. It blames nationalism and national borders for preventing Islamic unity and argues that only through Tawhid hijrah and jihad - as modeled in early Islamic history - can Muslims unite and address Sudan's crisis. https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1983936926680748520 https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1983936926680748520"
X Link 2025-10-30T16:39Z 38.7K followers, 105.5K 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 2025-11-03T18:36Z 38.7K followers, 255.5K engagements
"Why are they fighting ISWAP views JAS as "khawarij" which means rebels or extremists because of JAS's view that Muslim civilians living under ISWAP or the Nigerian govt territory are apostates. ISWAP in contrast believes Muslim civilians in any territory are still Muslims unless they're soldiers or informants to the army or affiliated with the Nigerian government. This doctrinal dispute is the main cause of the split between the two: ISWAP views general Muslims as Muslims while JAS views anyone outside their group's allegiance as apostates. Naval battles intensify between ISWAP and JAS in"
X Link 2025-11-10T16:00Z 38.7K followers, 280.6K 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 2025-11-07T10:05Z 38.7K followers, 56.7K engagements
"ISWAP is not using any 'military grade' drones they're using classic quadcopters for recon those drones David is talking about need a whole runway facilities and in-depth training to operate if ISWAP had access to that Maiduguri would have fallen years ago"
X Link 2025-05-16T13:39Z 38.7K followers, 114.1K 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 2025-05-19T17:55Z 38.8K followers, 159.8K engagements
"The last [--] hours in the Sahel and Nigeria were quite eventful let's break everything down 🧵"
X Link 2025-05-24T14:13Z 38.8K followers, 53.2K engagements
"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"
X Link 2025-05-24T14:13Z 38.7K followers, 61.6K engagements
"New Marte was attacked again today at around 1AM barely two weeks since the last attack on the base the battalion was reportedly dislodged temporarily but regained control following [---] SF and air reinforcements initial toll indicates [--] soldiers killed and material damage. ISWAP released a lengthy statement on the attack refers to Marte as 'one of the biggest camps' and a 'new target to a series of attacks' The group says it destroyed 8+ vehicles visibly in the video below and that it captured [--] other vehicles and 'dozens' of motorbikes 1/4 https://t.co/PqfNXznowP ISWAP released a lengthy"
X Link 2025-05-27T07:38Z 38.8K followers, 60.4K engagements
"Major trophy captured by the Nigerian army following the New Marte battle an SVBIED was abandoned by ISWAP terrorists clearly a modified Nigerian army vehicle while the terrorists again initially had the upper hand air assets were quick to intervene similarly to Damboa. New Marte was attacked again today at around 1AM barely two weeks since the last attack on the base the battalion was reportedly dislodged temporarily but regained control following [---] SF and air reinforcements initial toll indicates [--] soldiers killed and material damage. New Marte was attacked again today at around 1AM"
X Link 2025-05-27T20:29Z 38.8K followers, 42.9K engagements
"Operation Hadin Kai announces the arrest of [--] policemen and [--] soldiers under suspicion of selling weapons to terrorists another [--] civilians were arrested under the same allegation including a traditional ruler among the notable arrests is an armourer for the 7th Division 1/3"
X Link 2025-05-29T10:41Z 38.8K followers, 71.2K 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 2025-05-30T11:41Z 38.8K followers, 68.8K engagements
"Captain Abdoul Aziz Moumouni Boureima aka Aziz head of the Damissa Operation of the Nigerien Armed Forces was killed following an ambush by JNIM militants near Falmey he was previously trained by US forces and was one of the best commanders in the Nigerien Army"
X Link 2025-05-30T12:19Z 38.8K followers, 42.9K engagements
"Nigerian Army reports an "ISWAP Amir"/unit commander nicknamed "Abu Fatimah" was captured in a special operation by elite troops today on the Kukawa axis the terrorist later succumbed to his wounds several of his comrades were reportedly neutralized in the operation as well"
X Link 2025-05-30T13:32Z 38.7K followers, 12.3K engagements
"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 2025-06-03T20:57Z 38.7K 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 2025-06-05T10:45Z 38.8K followers, 41.3K engagements
"Quite insane seeing history being falsified in real time mind you none of the [--] "sources" actually prove the so-called links between Abu Shabab's gangs and 'ISIS' this is gonna be yet another 'ISIS apologized to Israel' myth 😁 Les joutes verbales des politiques qui rglent leurs comptes devraient tre prises avec discernement si Liberman a dit similaire lEI devenu lEI dans la presse cest pour susciter une motion au mme titre que Netanyahou disant que lEI et le Hamas cest la mme chose Les joutes verbales des politiques qui rglent leurs comptes devraient tre prises avec discernement si Liberman"
X Link 2025-06-07T20:04Z 38.7K followers, 30.6K 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 2025-07-17T19:02Z 38.8K followers, 112.8K engagements
"FLA sources report that a column of [--] vehicles of the Malian army/Africa Corps attempting to leave Anefis to Aguelhok was struck by several FPV drones around 50km away from Anefis"
X Link 2025-07-19T09:19Z 38.7K followers, 29.8K engagements
"The convoy has finally arrived in Aguelhok losing [--] vehicles out of about [--] including [--] APCs a significant victory for the Malian armed forces/Africa Corps again air support was key in preventing a large ambush by FLA/JNIM who struck the convoy with several IEDS and drones. FLA sources report that a column of [--] vehicles of the Malian army/Africa Corps attempting to leave Anefis to Aguelhok was struck by several FPV drones around 50km away from Anefis. FLA sources report that a column of [--] vehicles of the Malian army/Africa Corps attempting to leave Anefis to Aguelhok was struck by several"
X Link 2025-07-19T18:27Z 38.7K followers, 22.9K engagements
"ISWAP provides free water free healthcare public toilets protection against banditry and crime free education free canoes for areas hard of access for farmers the Nigerian government should focus on beating ISWAP in these fields by providing better public services. By embedding itself within local communities through service delivery economic regulation and religious legitimacy ISWAP transforms from a mere militant group into a parallel governing authority. https://t.co/7ZugMz7P7R By embedding itself within local communities through service delivery economic regulation and religious"
X Link 2025-07-26T14:10Z 38.8K followers, 24.3K 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 2025-07-28T22:15Z 38.8K followers, 144.6K 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 2025-08-02T18:11Z 38.8K followers, 358.5K engagements
"Shekau is kind of like Hitler"
X Link 2025-08-18T08:23Z 38.7K followers, 92.5K engagements
"Both Shekau and Hitler had great oratory skills. Shekau is kind of like Hitler. Shekau is kind of like Hitler"
X Link 2025-08-18T13:26Z 38.7K followers, 206.5K engagements
"IS-Khorasaan (Afghanistan/Pakistan) watch IS-Mozambique's new video release 'Light of Jihad'. Islamic State - Mozambique Province (ISMP) released its documentary entitled 'The Light of Jihad' focused on recent attacks against the Mozambican and Rwandan military in northern Mozambique including some backstory of the group. https://t.co/dB59knjGiL Islamic State - Mozambique Province (ISMP) released its documentary entitled 'The Light of Jihad' focused on recent attacks against the Mozambican and Rwandan military in northern Mozambique including some backstory of the group."
X Link 2025-08-21T15:29Z 38.8K followers, 44.8K engagements
"A number of fuel tankers including their drivers were captured and taken away by suspected JNIM terrorists between Soribougou and Neguela western Mali the terrorists checked which tankers were full and left behind the empty ones. Ambush ongoing likely conducted by JNIM on the Bamako-Kita road between Soribougou and Neguela target is unclear. A convoy transporting the Minister of Environment was attacked on this road in February. Ambush ongoing likely conducted by JNIM on the Bamako-Kita road between Soribougou and Neguela target is unclear. A convoy transporting the Minister of Environment"
X Link 2025-09-03T14:21Z 38.8K followers, 57.1K engagements
"IS-Somal claims they detonated an IED under a vehicle of Puntland forces near Shebaab in the Jaceel valley Cal Miskaad mountains [--] days ago injuring [--] soldiers and disabling the vehicle an image was published in the Naba newspaper showing the terrorists preparing an IED"
X Link 2025-09-11T14:39Z 38.8K followers, 41.7K 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 2025-09-11T16:31Z 38.8K followers, 66.9K 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 2025-09-16T14:21Z 38.8K followers, 184.8K engagements
"The General Qalyare commander of the Puntland Defense Forces 2nd Brigade was killed in an IED attack by IS-Somal today near Dhassan in the Jaceel valley he was one of the most senior and experienced leaders in the Puntland forces"
X Link 2025-09-23T09:59Z 38.8K followers, 38.7K engagements
"IS-Mozambique says they met some 'Muslim residents' in Mocimboa da Praia during their raid and gave them a 'brief sermon' before withdrawing from the city. IS-Mozambique conducted a new raid in the city of Mocimboa last night killing [--] people and kidnapping a number of them with ransom demands sent to their families. IS-Mozambique conducted a new raid in the city of Mocimboa last night killing [--] people and kidnapping a number of them with ransom demands sent to their families"
X Link 2025-09-25T17:08Z 38.8K followers, 49.1K 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 2025-09-26T16:07Z 38.8K followers, 92.3K engagements
"This is a very important development if IS-Mozambique starts entering district capitals without a single shot fired it means they're very close to falling into their control if Macomia in May last year wasn't a wake-up call then I don't know what this is. IS-Mozambique entered today the city of Mocimboa da Praia unchallenged and started giving sermons inside the mosques the insurgents are dressed in full military uniform and helmets. https://t.co/BQHsQaZkzX IS-Mozambique entered today the city of Mocimboa da Praia unchallenged and started giving sermons inside the mosques the insurgents are"
X Link 2025-10-07T20:47Z 38.8K followers, 59.2K 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 2025-10-13T18:28Z 38.7K followers, 131K engagements
"JNIM released a video showing the ambush which reportedly killed [--] Burkinabe soldiers last week between Djibo and Namssiguia part of the video is filmed from a bodycam the militants were awaiting the convoy hiding in the bush. JNIM confirms '90 Burkinabe soldiers killed' in the ambush between Djibo and Namsiguia before yesterday deadliest ambush in a very long time [--] vehicles a drone and large amounts of weapons and ammunition were captured the units ambushed where the BIR [--] & [--] and FORSATEC SF. https://t.co/cYkP6GQtJX JNIM confirms '90 Burkinabe soldiers killed' in the ambush between Djibo"
X Link 2025-10-16T16:21Z 38.8K followers, 50K 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 2025-10-28T21:14Z 38.7K followers, 72.1K engagements
"The UAE paid tens of billions of CFA francs to JNIM for the liberation of the two hostages and the Malian government released [--] JNIM prisoners some of them who arrived in Gao today the negotiations were mediated by Ag Gamou leader of the pro-junta GATIA militia. The two Emiratis kidnapped by JNIM were freed following negotiations and a 'large ransom' yesterday I received reports that [--] JNIM prisoners were freed from the central prison in Bamako which could very likely be related. The two Emiratis kidnapped by JNIM were freed following negotiations and a 'large ransom' yesterday I received"
X Link 2025-10-29T20:38Z 38.8K followers, 67.8K engagements
"According to @sergedanielinfo the UAE paid $50 million dollars to JNIM in exchange of the two Emirati hostages which is equivalent to nearly [--] billion CFA francs a record price the first offer by JNIM was reportedly $100 million dollars. The UAE paid tens of billions of CFA francs to JNIM for the liberation of the two hostages and the Malian government released [--] JNIM prisoners some of them who arrived in Gao today the negotiations were mediated by Ag Gamou leader of the pro-junta GATIA militia. The UAE paid tens of billions of CFA francs to JNIM for the liberation of the two hostages and"
X Link 2025-10-29T21:33Z 38.8K followers, 132.1K engagements
"The Islamic State never actually posted this statement by the way"
X Link 2025-11-04T17:14Z 38.8K followers, 60.7K engagements
"ISWAP attacked the Boundri Cameroonian military camp last night close to the border with Nigeria two soldiers were injured as an initial toll and the camp set ablaze last ISWAP attack on this camp was in June this year before the rainy season kicked in"
X Link 2025-11-05T10:50Z 38.8K followers, 64.2K 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 2025-11-08T10:55Z 38.8K followers, 169.5K engagements
"JNIM reinforcements reportedly arrived today in the Arbinda area northeastern Burkina Faso from Gossi Mali following a council meeting by JNIM leadership on how to counter the IS offensive Ousmane Dicko participated in the meeting Battles continued for the third day in a row between IS-Sahel and JNIM in northeast Burkina Faso IS dislodged JNIM from additional positions along the Tigou-Bourga axis inflicting casualties so far JNIM hasn't been able to organize a counter offensive. Battles continued for the third day in a row between IS-Sahel and JNIM in northeast Burkina Faso IS dislodged JNIM"
X Link 2025-11-10T16:06Z 38.8K followers, 70.5K engagements
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