# ![@fabsenbln Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::905161008817340417.png) @fabsenbln Fabian

Fabian posts on X about niger, mali, air force, benin the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-----] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

**Social category influence**
[countries](/list/countries)  78% [stocks](/list/stocks)  10% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  10% [luxury brands](/list/luxury-brands)  9% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  2% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  2% [finance](/list/finance)  1%

**Social topic influence**
[niger](/topic/niger) #163, [mali](/topic/mali) 18%, [air force](/topic/air-force) #642, [benin](/topic/benin) #208, [togo](/topic/togo) 10%, [defence](/topic/defence) #1136, [nigeria](/topic/nigeria) #834, [ghana](/topic/ghana) #426, [gulfstream](/topic/gulfstream) 7%, [air](/topic/air) 5%

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**Top assets mentioned**
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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Report - https://fraternitefm.bj/Une-attaque-signalee-dans-le-village-de-Bagou-Bagou https://fraternitefm.bj/Une-attaque-signalee-dans-le-village-de-Bagou-Bagou"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2021575775388831787)  2026-02-11T13:23Z 15.5K followers, [---] engagements


"#Mali - An Air Force drone was spotted earlier above #Goulamina Lithium Mine near the border. The mine is operated by Ganfeng Lithium. Mali is holding 35% of the shares & estimates revenues of $190 million per year. Trans. President Goita is attending the opening today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1868353112823796060)  2024-12-15T17:51Z 15.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger - To my knowledge the Bayraktar TB2 drones are stationed in the upper right part of the airport & most military aircraft in the area marked on the left. Quite away from the current fire data. Whether drones / aircraft were damaged still needs to be confirmed by images. Initial reports indicate that several drones were destroyed at the Niamey Air Base including the newly acquired Aksungur drone several military planes were also taken out of service along with other civilian aircraft FIRMS data confirms large fire sources on the military side https://t.co/yGpORcy22G Initial reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2016879650924904825)  2026-01-29T14:22Z 15.4K followers, 18.1K engagements


"#Niger - The [---] Italian soldiers deployed for Missione bilaterale di supporto nella Repubblica del Niger (#MISIN) and based at Niamey Airport are safe. The Italian Defence Ministry said they were not involved in last nights firefights. Sto seguendo con la massima attenzione gli aggiornamenti relativi agli scontri avvenuti in Niger. La priorit assoluta resta la sicurezza del personale italiano e dei nostri militari della Missione Italiana di Supporto in Niger (MISIN) che non risultano essere stati in alcun https://t.co/IupJNFSleK Sto seguendo con la massima attenzione gli aggiornamenti"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2016916082045399428)  2026-01-29T16:47Z 15.4K followers, 22.4K engagements


"#Niger - Satellite images before and after the attack from last night show that the drone hangars look intact also seemingly TB2 drones on the apron in both images. h/t @Mike_Eckel More satellite imagery of the Niamey (Niger) airport before and after this mysterious overnight attack. Unclear if the yellow cake uranium being exported (to mysterious buyer) was the target or the Russian mercenaries guarding it or what exactly @vantortech https://t.co/yCWghykd5k More satellite imagery of the Niamey (Niger) airport before and after this mysterious overnight attack. Unclear if the yellow cake"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2016971442806530407)  2026-01-29T20:27Z 15.4K followers, 27.1K engagements


"#Mali's Defence Minister Gen. Camara handed over two new @BaykarTech Akinci drones to the Air Force in Svar. One drone has the registration number TZ-95D. After the shoot-down of an Akinci by the Algerian Air Force in April [----] the drone fleet has been reinforced now"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2017346051863097344)  2026-01-30T21:15Z 15.4K followers, 27.3K engagements


"#CotedIvoire - The European Union has handed over several dozen Iveco military trucks for troop transport as well as a small number of Toyota pick-up vehicles. In addition different medium-sized drones were handed over to the armed forces at the beginning of this week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2019884822357778914)  2026-02-06T21:24Z 15.5K followers, 16.4K engagements


"#Niger- Following inspections the Air Cte d'Ivoire A319 (reg. TU-TRE #038224) was transferred from Niamey to Abidjan on Friday. In a terrorist attack bullets penetrated the cabin. Due to this reason the flight was at [----] ft where it can fly without a pressurised cabin. Stopover with Turkish Airlines at Niamey airport. Not a great pic but in the backgrounds are the two Asky planes which were damaged by the Islamic State attack two weeks ago https://t.co/6iiPHCHgMZ Stopover with Turkish Airlines at Niamey airport. Not a great pic but in the backgrounds are the two Asky planes which were"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2019912594774204654)  2026-02-06T23:14Z 15.5K followers, 20K engagements


"#Niger - Following the #ISSP terrorist attack which targeted Niamey Airport Italys Chief of Defence Staff General Portolano arrived there earlier on a Air Force Falcon 900EX (MM62210 #33FFC0) for an visit to the stationed Bilateral Support Mission Contingent (#MISIN). Dopo lattacco terroristico rivendicato da ISIS #Sahel che ha interessato laeroporto internazionale Diori Hamadi tra le notte del [--] e del [--] gennaio scorso il Capo di Stato Maggiore della Difesa Generale Luciano #Portolano giunto a Niamey per una visita ufficiale al https://t.co/BowUIprso5 Dopo lattacco terroristico rivendicato"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2020981004748587426)  2026-02-09T21:59Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger- Anti-CNSP rebel group #MPLJ claims an attack against Djibeilla oil site (Agadem) with allegedly significant material damage and at least [--] members of the security forces killed. They warn CNCP oil company to continue cooperation with the ruling military junta"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2021373801989329071)  2026-02-11T00:00Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Version from pro-CNSP sources: [--] soldiers killed attack repelled & several fleeing MPLJ rebels neutralised. The images circulating as evidence show a Toyota pickup truck stuck in the sand which MPLJ mentioned in their statement. Both sides lack currently final evidence. #Niger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2021566598981800204)  2026-02-11T12:46Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"#Ghana - A USAF C-17A Globemaster III (reg. 10-0218 #AE4F12) is about to land in Accra from McGuire Air Force Base via Gran Canaria. I would not be surprised if this aircraft will continue later to #Nigeria. Usually supply flights to itself originate from ETAR/LERT. U.S. to Send [---] Troops to Help Nigeria Fight Islamist Insurgents Americans will train local forces but wont see combat officials say https://t.co/cD6Zy69Aik U.S. to Send [---] Troops to Help Nigeria Fight Islamist Insurgents Americans will train local forces but wont see combat officials say https://t.co/cD6Zy69Aik"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2021655383828472319)  2026-02-11T18:39Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"#Nigeria-Update: The USAF C-17A Globemaster III (reg. 10-0218 #AE4F12) is currently heading into the north-east of Nigeria from Accra. Tracking was lost near Jos due to poor receiver coverage. Already this morning another C-17A (reg. 10-0216 #AE4D69) flew the same route. #Ghana - A USAF C-17A Globemaster III (reg. 10-0218 #AE4F12) is about to land in Accra from McGuire Air Force Base via Gran Canaria. I would not be surprised if this aircraft will continue later to #Nigeria. Usually supply flights to itself originate from ETAR/LERT. https://t.co/nRMCxIHtNH #Ghana - A USAF C-17A Globemaster"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2021978414421340165)  2026-02-12T16:03Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@Resj720 @TojuWes I do not know unfortunately but I am sure we will get more info soon besides the FR24 tracking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2022004249383870779)  2026-02-12T17:45Z 15.5K followers, [--] engagements


"#Niger - New images from the Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP) show that the attackers managed to breach the northern military part of Niamey Airport. A what seems to be a Mi-171 like helicopter and a Diamond DA42 surveillance aircraft were set on fire inside their hangars . 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. https://t.co/a2HDQi8yE3 IS-Sahel just released an image"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018071083442729471)  2026-02-01T21:16Z 15.5K followers, 33.9K engagements


"#Niger - Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP) video of the Niamey Airport attack shows that a Turkish-made Hurkus-C light ground attack aircraft was at least damaged a Cessna set on fire. Two Asky Airlines Boeing [---] + an Air Cote dIvoire A319 were hit at the civil terminal. And finally a video recorded with GoPro cameras of the Islamic State assault in the capital of Niger. Grim is an understatement the sheer size of IS's contingent making it to the airport the destruction the freedom of movement. We have barely started [----]. #Niger #Niamey https://t.co/5hVhwbcqEF And finally a video"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018089899451175283)  2026-02-01T22:31Z 15.5K followers, 19.1K engagements


"#Mali - Nick Checker Senior Official at @StateDept Bureau of African Affairs met with Foreign Minister Diop. The talks focused on revitalising bilateral coop. & counterterrorism measures + the promotion of economic and trade exchanges within a win-win framework. Dans le cadre du dialogue politique rgulier jai reu en audience ce lundi [--] fvrier [----] Monsieur Nick Checker Haut Fonctionnaire au Bureau des Affaires africaines du Dpartement d'tat des tats Unis en prsence de Madame lAmbassadeur des tats Unis au Mali. Nos https://t.co/sx64EfW5eP Dans le cadre du dialogue politique rgulier jai reu en"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2018484565929865411)  2026-02-03T00:39Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @ReutersAfrica: The U.S. has sent a small team of troops to Nigeria the general in charge of the U.S. command for Africa said on Tuesda"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2018797808325922840)  2026-02-03T21:24Z 15.5K followers, [---] engagements


"#Ghana- Media report: An advance detachment of Force Protection Regiment "Friesland" of the German Air Force will be deployed this month. More soldiers to follow in summer to train Air Force personnel as part of "EU SDI Gulf of Guinea" mission. No official MoD notice yet. Krfte des Objektschutzregiments der Luftwaffe werden im Sommer nach Ghana verlegen um die dortigen Luftstreitkrfte auszubilden. Mutmalich unbewaffnet da andernfalls vorher noch der Bundestag zustimmen msste. https://t.co/cGN02yGXEp Krfte des Objektschutzregiments der Luftwaffe werden im Sommer nach Ghana verlegen um die"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2019145218461700536)  2026-02-04T20:25Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eu-security-and-defence-initiative-support-west-african-countries-gulf-guinea_en https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/eu-security-and-defence-initiative-support-west-african-countries-gulf-guinea_en"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/2019145222538641460)  2026-02-04T20:25Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"#Ghana - A USAF Boeing C-17A Globemaster III (reg. 07-7175 #AE146D) arrived in Accra today from Dover AFB via Espargos Airport . #RCH276"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2019429073911705768)  2026-02-05T15:13Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"#Benin - Defence Minister Francken announced during a Cotonou visit that Belgium will significantly scale up its aid to the army in terms of capacity building & operational support. Special Units of National Guard will receive intense counter-terrorism training. Belgium is significantly scaling up its support to Benin. Through targeted training and operational cooperation we are strengthening the capabilities of the Beninese armed forces in their fight against jihadist groups destabilizing the northern region. Security in the Gulf of https://t.co/3qFMmuxbjj Belgium is significantly scaling up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2020984103785451779)  2026-02-09T22:12Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Press article - https://www.belganewsagency.eu/belgium-steps-up-support-for-benins-army https://www.belganewsagency.eu/belgium-steps-up-support-for-benins-army"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2020984108600496277)  2026-02-09T22:12Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Addition: General Portolano met the Chief of Defence Staff of #Niger General Moussa Barmou for a talk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2021329735494652238)  2026-02-10T21:05Z 15.5K followers, [---] engagements


"#Benin - @FraterniteFM: Local reports of an attack by armed men on February 10th in the village of Bagou-Bagou (Krou / Atacora department) near Pendjari National Park resulting in material damage. Security forces were quickly deployed to secure the area"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2021575771257520243)  2026-02-11T13:23Z 15.5K followers, [----] engagements


"RT @BrantPhilip_: IS-Sahel claimed the SVBIED attack against the Malian army and Russian Africa Corps between Menaka and Ansongo last Thurs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2022039366806413799)  2026-02-12T20:05Z 15.5K followers, [--] engagements


"#BurkinaFaso - A Tunisian Air Force C-130H (reg. TS-MTB #Z21012 #02B261) arrived earlier this evening at Ouagadougou Airport from Tunis. #TUN60"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1978912138002415851)  2025-10-16T19:53Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#Togo - A "Harmony Jets" charter Dassault Falcon [---] (reg. 9H-GRS #4D2358) arrived at around 01:30am last Thursday in #Niamtougou from Paris Le Bourget Airport. After staying there for [--] days it left earlier today to fly back to Paris-LBG"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1980327823861854463)  2025-10-20T17:38Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#Mali - Last week: US company Flagship Gold Corp signed a partnership agreement w. state-owned SOREM to restart production at Morila gold mine. Site rehabilitation & equipment upgrades are expected to take at least 6-8 months. Estimated [---] million ounces of reserves remain"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1980374750208913639)  2025-10-20T20:45Z 14.4K followers, 22.5K engagements


"https://m-mtoday.com/news/flagship-gold-corp-bets-big-on-mali-in-first-us-investment-under-new-mining-code/ https://m-mtoday.com/news/flagship-gold-corp-bets-big-on-mali-in-first-us-investment-under-new-mining-code/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1980374753035841568)  2025-10-20T20:45Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger- Exception for CNSP US @StateDept under @SecRubio reportedly granted a special permission for a spare parts delivery for three C-130H (donated by the US) despite an active embargo due to US law since the [----] coup. One C-130H is reportedly stuck in Togo for months. NIGER The US State Department recently gave the green light for the delivery of spare parts for aircraft used by the Nigerien army. These had been under embargo since the coup d'tat of [--] July [----]. ➡ https://t.co/MeEQquaFJd https://t.co/heOeicHqH1 NIGER The US State Department recently gave the green light for the delivery"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1980712331417174218)  2025-10-21T19:06Z 14.4K followers, 18.1K engagements


"#Niger @CBSNews: US citizen working for a charity for [--] years was abducted from his home in Niamey near the presidential palace by [--] armed men killing a guard Tuesday evening. His phone was temporarily tracked moving north towards the Mali border. #ISSP likely involved"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1981034649213145151)  2025-10-22T16:27Z 14.4K followers, 12.9K engagements


"#Mali - The "Azawad Army" (#FLA) published a video of a drone attack allegedly from 24th October [----] hitting a part of the drone control infrastructure at former MINUSMA base #Kidal now used by FAMa & AC. 📌18.4187 [------] Damage assessment difficult target was fenced off.    TB2     [--] [----]  La destruction Totale de la commande de drones Turcs TB2 par une frappe de drone kamikaze de lArme de lAzawad ce jour [--] octobre [----] Kidal https://t.co/vVdisFom2w    TB2     [--] [----]  La destruction Totale de la commande de drones Turcs TB2 par une frappe de drone kamikaze de lArme de lAzawad ce jour 24"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1982124715977187693)  2025-10-25T16:38Z 14.4K followers, 13.7K engagements


"#Niger - Yesterday "Niger Airlines" resumed operations after a long inactivity. Flights are operating between Niamey Agadez and Arlit. A 30-year-old Beech 1900D (reg. TL-VIC #06CC04) leased from "Via Air" is being used for these flights. Une grande nouvelle pour le transport arien national: Niger Airlines annonce la reprise officielle de ses vols domestiques partir du mercredi [--] octobre [----]. Cette dcision marque un tournant majeur dans le secteur aprs une priode de ralentissement. https://t.co/OwHyOMaSHW Une grande nouvelle pour le transport arien national: Niger Airlines annonce la reprise"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1983995779783258294)  2025-10-30T20:33Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#BurkinaFaso - @AirBurkina put a second Embraer ERJ-190 into service today: reg. XT-ABT #09C033. The previous operator since October [----] was the Chinese airline Hebei Airlines. With the other ERJ-190 (reg. XT-ABI #09C028) in service since last year the fleet is expanding"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1984015396828217783)  2025-10-30T21:51Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#Mali - After the hostages release several reports suggested they left Bamako on [--] Oct on reg. T7-VVV. But this aircraft flew to Nairobi. I consider it more likely that they flew directly to Dubai on [--] Oct on a "SkyMark Executive" Gulfstream G450 (reg. T7-LJA 500239). Les trois otages miratis et iranien enlevs au #Mali le [--] septembre par le #JNIM ont t librs aujourd'hui contre [--] millions d'euros et une livraison d'armes. Un jet priv attend en ce moment sur le tarmac de #Bamako pour les ramener Duba. https://t.co/vacah9yDWi Les trois otages miratis et iranien enlevs au #Mali le 23"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1984769286976495755)  2025-11-01T23:47Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#CotedIvoire - @AFP accompanied a patrol of paramilitary OIPR forestry guards through #Como National Park looking for illegal gold miners poachers and prepare against infiltration of terrorists. The patrol used a what looks like a DJI Phantom [--] drone for close-range recon. Cte d'Ivoire : Laiss l'abandon pendant toute la crise politico-militaire de [----] [----] le parc national de la Como revient lentement la vie dans cette rgion reprise en main par les autorits. https://t.co/zbMHLoRIcb Cte d'Ivoire : Laiss l'abandon pendant toute la crise politico-militaire de [----] [----] le parc national de la"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1985136220570112384)  2025-11-03T00:05Z 14.4K followers, 10.7K engagements


"#Benin - An Air Force "AutoGyro" Cavalon Sentinel [---] iS (reg. TY-51L 094011) was out earlier today conducting aerial reconnaissance along the southern border with #Togo. #Benins Air Force received the first [--] of [--] ordered AutoGyro "Cavalon Sentinel" gyrocopter. According to the German manufacturer some will be equipped with specialized 4K infrared cameras for serial surveillance. TY-50L & TY-51L appeared at the independence celebrations. https://t.co/wFlV2jZzmN #Benins Air Force received the first [--] of [--] ordered AutoGyro "Cavalon Sentinel" gyrocopter. According to the German manufacturer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1986813609943724265)  2025-11-07T15:10Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#BurkinaFaso - Yesterday an Il-76TD was photographed leaving Tashkent Airport. The aircraft has a Burkinabe reg. XT-ABL and is now believed to belong to Batot Air based in Ouaga. It made its maiden flight in [----] & was in storage the last [--] years. Soon at Ouaga airport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1986889360130691440)  2025-11-07T20:11Z 14.4K followers, [----] engagements


"#Mali - On Tuesday Russias Deputy Defence Min. Yevkurov met with Trans. Pres. Goita and ministers in Bamako. Usual press release: Further support in fight against terrorism and solidarity with Malian population. They flew in with two RuAF Il-62M (RA-86559 & RA-86539). Russian AF IL-62M RA-86559 #15521F as RFF7232 departed Bamako. Aircraft arrived earlier today [--] Nov from Latakia. @sipjack1776 @thereccelizard @holgidaun @RBbethetruth @LadyAstroJet @fabsenbln @Dinlas3 https://t.co/5cgUr0RTgc Russian AF IL-62M RA-86559 #15521F as RFF7232 departed Bamako. Aircraft arrived earlier today [--] Nov"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1988883383397568883)  2025-11-13T08:15Z 14.5K followers, 21K engagements


"#Niger - Now former Bilma prefect A. Torda and his companions who were abducted by the rebel group "Front Patriotique pour la Justice (FPJ)" arrived with a Haftar LNA-linked Il-76TD (reg. 9U-BVU) at Niamey Airport on Nov. [--] [----]. They were released in Libya end of October. #Niger - According to a local report Major Amadou Torda the prefect of #Bilma his guards and companions were kidnapped by a group of unidentified armed individuals near #Aguer in eastern Niger on Friday afternoon local time. @AirInfoAgadez https://t.co/kSBKw4Ym5B #Niger - According to a local report Major Amadou Torda the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1990138991480336527)  2025-11-16T19:24Z 14.8K followers, 11K engagements


"#Togos Head of Government Faure Gnassingb met Russian President Putin in Moscow yesterday. Gnassingb was accompanied by private sector representatives looking for agreements on trade transport & infrastructure. He also praised counter terrorism efforts in . Cest sous le signe dune volont commune de renforcer les relations damiti et de coopration entre le Togo et la Fdration de Russie que le Prsident Vladimir Poutine a accueilli ce [--] novembre [----] au Green Hall du Kremlin le Prsident du Conseil @FEGnassingbe en visite https://t.co/Np6xz7UImw Cest sous le signe dune volont commune de renforcer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1991541021759660358)  2025-11-20T16:15Z 14.9K followers, 10.5K engagements


"#Niger - A Russian Air Force Il-76TD was spotted recently at Agadez Airport (not the Air Base). It is reportedly a regular visitor now possibly operating from Libya. Africa Corps is present in Niger but not much is known about their activities unlike in e.g. Mali. #Niger✈ Agadez daprs ce vidaste cet avion cargo #russe (Iliouchine-76) ne fait que des allers-retours comme sil a un abonnement mensuel. Certains disent quil transporte des mercenaires de Wagner dautres quil charge de luranium l'un dans l'autre pour un simple https://t.co/oJeKuiNjpq #Niger✈ Agadez daprs ce vidaste cet avion cargo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1992339343562924429)  2025-11-22T21:08Z 14.8K followers, [----] engagements


"#BurkinaFaso - A Tarp Aviation Bombardier Global [----] (reg. RA-73637 #151FA5) arrived this evening from Moscow Vnukovo in Ouaga. It had a short stopover at Sochi Airport (likely refueling) and is possibly transporting a VIP because it is now parked at Base Aerienne 511"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1993024800533758028)  2025-11-24T18:31Z 15K followers, [----] engagements


"#Mali - Today Barrick Mining confirmed that the Malian Gov. has dropped all charges against the company and its affiliates and return operational control of Loulo-Gounkoto gold mines to Barrick. The Gov. will arrange the release of four Barrick employees detained for a year. Barrick Mining said it signed an agreement to end all its disputes with Malis government regarding its Loulo and Gounkoto gold mines https://t.co/Kbn5HL6Wuf Barrick Mining said it signed an agreement to end all its disputes with Malis government regarding its Loulo and Gounkoto gold mines https://t.co/Kbn5HL6Wuf"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1993036005331636522)  2025-11-24T19:16Z 14.9K followers, 12.7K engagements


"#Togo - A Russian Air Force Ilyushin II-62M (reg. RA-86495 #1551DF) just arrived from Moscow CKL via Khmeimim Air Base in Lom. Putin recently met with the Head of Government Faure Gnassingb in Moscow. Russia wants to open an embassy in Togo in 2026"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1993735819748589739)  2025-11-26T17:37Z 14.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger - A Niger Air Force drone with callsign #BYKR06 (indicating @BaykarTech drone type unclear) showed up at the apron of the drone hangars at Niamey airport earlier. The drone is broadcasting invalid transponder code #0004D2 due to malfunction or incorrect programming"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1994474831321215254)  2025-11-28T18:33Z 14.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#Benin - Yesterday: A "CAE Aviation Luxembourg" #ISR Beech King Air [---] (reg. N389DD #A47D08) kept an eye on Pendjari National Park west of Banikoara and collected data. While attacks at Nigeria border are increasing it was relatively calm in the border region recently"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1994760996154741011)  2025-11-29T13:30Z 14.9K followers, [----] engagements


"#Benin - 🚨 The first time that I have seen a visit of an Antonov Airlines An-124 (reg. UR-82008 #50801C) at Tourou Airport near Parakou. This aircraft transports heavy and oversized cargo often military stuff but also civilian cargo. If anyone knows more feel free to 📩"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1996668089736257593)  2025-12-04T19:49Z 15K followers, 20.1K engagements


"@Hendrikkwakye @CeciliaSykala @Borrowed7Time @ClarkKe49569692 @casusbellii It was in Yaounde before Tourou and that at least for some days. I am not really sure if its UAE related only because it made a prevoius stop there. But lets see if we get more info the next day"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1996960371765022793)  2025-12-05T15:10Z 15K followers, [---] engagements


"#BurkinaFaso - A seemingly newly registered aircraft XT-AGO was tracked on a flight from Bobo-Dioulasso to Ouagadougou this morning local time. If anyone has an idea about the aircraft feel free to comment or DM 📩 me. Much appreciated"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1997664036993871983)  2025-12-07T13:46Z 15K followers, [----] engagements


"#Benin- This morning armed soldiers announced a coup on state tv. Hours later the Interior Minister announced the failure of the coup also on state tv. A manhunt for soldiers involved is in progress. Currently a French AF B350 (F-GYEE) is circling Cotonou & providing intel. 🚨 ATTEMPTED COUP IN PROGRESS IN BENIN: An attempted coup took place today in Cotonou. Special forces the Republican Guard and the gendarmerie took control of the national television station and announced that they had removed President Talon from office. Several https://t.co/N9kvdPbika 🚨 ATTEMPTED COUP IN PROGRESS IN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1997667964808560976)  2025-12-07T14:02Z 15K followers, 37.1K engagements


"#Benin - 🚨 There are currently three unknown aircraft in the air above #Cotonou from #Nigeria. One likely from Kainji Air Force Base the other two from Abuja and Lagos. Used hex codes: #654321 #0641AA #064276"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1997706638804107671)  2025-12-07T16:35Z 15K followers, [----] engagements


"Just for the record: Two aircraft were Nigerian A-29B Super Tucano CAS fighter aircraft which flew attacks against the putschists. Footage shows a Nigerian Air Force fighter jet evading gunfire from putchists on the ground yesterday in Cotonou Benin. https://t.co/R57HTs76vd Footage shows a Nigerian Air Force fighter jet evading gunfire from putchists on the ground yesterday in Cotonou Benin. https://t.co/R57HTs76vd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1998077144132649158)  2025-12-08T17:08Z 15K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger - #Chad's Government plane just left Niamey Airport. Transitional President Idriss Deby Itno was sent as an #Ecowas envoy to the coup plotters to explain the demands of Ecowas"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1685752055305011201)  2023-07-30T20:39Z 15.1K followers, 14.7K engagements


"#Niger's Government Boeing 737-75U(BBJ) (reg. 5U-GRN) took off this morning from Niamey airport and flew to Dschidda in Saudi Arabia - directly at the Red Sea. The call sign NIGER2 indicates that Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine was onboard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1722276876759245155)  2023-11-08T15:36Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Nigeria A Gulfstream G650 with reg. RA-11005 from Moscow Vnukovo is inbound Abuja. The aircraft is linked with the Russian mining company Norilsk Nickel and is also used by one of the richest Russians Vladimir Potanin who is its majority shareholder according to @Forbes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1729566042412756993)  2023-11-28T18:20Z 15.1K followers, [----] engagements


"#Benin - A USAF Boeing C-40 Clipper (reg. 02-0202 AE1167) left #Cotonou this morning and is about to land in Espargos. The C-40 arrived three days ago in Cotonou from Antananarivo Madagascar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1774422767317754362)  2024-03-31T13:05Z 15.1K followers, [----] engagements


"#BurkinaFaso - Transitional President Traore handed over equipment to the defense & security forces. We can see [--] -made Norinco VP11 MRAPs and [--] Norinco CS/VP14 MRAPs next to some excavators. This equipment was very likely part of the convoy that went through #Ghana"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1798788828045693170)  2024-06-06T18:47Z 15.1K followers, 10.9K engagements


"#Benin- #Pendjari National Park (@AfricanParks) is strengthening its special anti-poaching unit with [--] new rangers from [----]. Tasks: Monitoring patrolling combating illegal animal/plant harvesting. They will also likely encounter retreat areas of #JNIM terrorists and others. #AlerteJob Avis dappel candidature pour le recrutement de la 8me promotion de Rangers au profit du Parc National de la Pendjari Dans le cadre du renforcement de leffectif de la Brigade Spciale de Lutte Anti-Braconnage prvu au titre de lanne [----] African Parks https://t.co/kAYi7Nbezh #AlerteJob Avis dappel candidature"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1969779747761607007)  2025-09-21T15:04Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Nigeria - On Nov. 14th a Tenax Aerospace Gulfstream V (reg. N529RL #A6ABDF) arrived from the US in Accra. Today it was active at the border with #Benin south of Basso & Kainji Lake area. Tenax is gathering aerial intel for customers like the US Department of Defense. #Nigeria: 1st official JNIM statement claiming an attack in Nigeria saying the group took control of a military position Duruma village (aka Karunji/Karonji) Baruten LGA #Kwara State on the border with #Benin previous activity in the area attributed to the Mahmuda group. https://t.co/71CmNzJV0E #Nigeria: 1st official JNIM"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1993764004465152507)  2025-11-26T19:29Z 15.1K followers, 235.6K engagements


"#Niger - Turkish-state-owned MTA International Mining Inc. (MTAIC) has started field evaluations to find out more about the potential of an industrial gold exploitation in Amzigar east of Agadez. MTAIC already has ongoing gold exploration projects in the west of the country. 1/3 Niger : la socit turque #MTAIC se prpare lancer lexploration aurifre #Amzigar commune de Tabelot (Agadez). Lobjectif : valuer le potentiel du site en vue dun ventuel projet dexploitation industrielle. #Mines #Mining #Or #Agadez #Niger https://t.co/BKB4xehYU7 1/3 Niger : la socit turque #MTAIC se prpare lancer"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1995569739448680692)  2025-12-01T19:04Z 15.1K followers, 26.4K engagements


"#Mali - Sunday morning local time a Russian Air Force An-124 (reg. RA-82037 #154075) was tracked heading west through #BurkinaFaso. Based on previous flights the destination is very likely Bamako. It left from Al-Khadim Air Base earlier after arriving Friday from "  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1997611566200651796)  2025-12-07T10:18Z 15.1K followers, [----] engagements


"#BurkinaFaso - A Nigerian Air Force C-130H (likely NAF913 #064098 from Lagos) was forced to make an emergency landing at Bobo-Dioulasso Airport on Monday (Dec 08) due to a problem. The [--] pilots and [--] military passengers are being held- allegedly no overflight permission. L'AES annonce quun C-130 de larme nigriane a t contraint datterrir Bobo-Dioulasso aprs une urgence en vol. Une enqute a conclu labsence dautorisation de survol. LAES dnonce une "violation" de son espace arien et place ses dfenses ariennes en "alerte maximale". https://t.co/ktpeecfWer L'AES annonce quun C-130 de larme nigriane"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1998181978651455684)  2025-12-09T00:04Z 15.1K followers, 19.5K engagements


"#Benin - The position shown in the photos below is an incorrect assumption by the FR24 app. The black line merely shows an estimated route based on previous flights to the border region. The reliably recorded track ends south of Parakou as you can see from the blue line. Beninese Air Force ISR aircraft entered Nigerien airspace a short while ago then disappeared from radar. https://t.co/6ckE9xkkGo Beninese Air Force ISR aircraft entered Nigerien airspace a short while ago then disappeared from radar. https://t.co/6ckE9xkkGo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/1999501628001452198)  2025-12-12T15:28Z 15.1K followers, 19.9K engagements


"#Ghana - The USAF Boeing C-17A Globemaster III (reg. 06-6156 #AE145A) that arrived this morning in Accra from Zweibrcken via Cape Verde will transport aid cargo & personnel to Jamaica. We are honored to provide airlifta U.S. Air Force C-17to support Ghanas mission to deliver essential equipment cargo and personnel to Jamaicas relief operations. The United States and Ghana have long worked together to advance peace security and prosperity across Africa https://t.co/o3tAjDAIVT We are honored to provide airlifta U.S. Air Force C-17to support Ghanas mission to deliver essential equipment cargo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2001315772312785179)  2025-12-17T15:37Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Benin - A @AfricanParks Aviation Cessna 182S Skylane (reg. N184RD) flew from Boundtingou Aeroport (near Natitingou) to a remote airstrip deep in Pendjari National Park and returned later to Cotonou"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2001386993755000911)  2025-12-17T20:20Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Mali- Today Prime Minister Maiga arrived in Timbuktu on a Kangala Air Express Gulfstream IV (reg. XT-KMA #09C180) for the [----] Artistic and Cultural Biennial. Terrorist group #JNIM later claimed that they targeted the parked aircraft with rockets. No damage report so far. JNIM claims to have targeted the Malian presidential delegation plane at the Tombouctou airport with "missiles" today. https://t.co/A2mcyZMoW7 JNIM claims to have targeted the Malian presidential delegation plane at the Tombouctou airport with "missiles" today. https://t.co/A2mcyZMoW7"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2001738269768221095)  2025-12-18T19:36Z 15.2K followers, 16.8K engagements


"Seems the aircraft was not damaged in #JNIMs attack on the Timbuktu Airport today: The Gulfstream IV (reg. XT-KMA) returned an hour ago from Timbuktu and is currently heading back there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2001789465166254382)  2025-12-18T22:59Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Mali - A Su-24 with registration TZ-98 was displayed at the ceremony for the joint AES force (FU-AES). Normally the letter C should follow the two numbers (98) according to the registration scheme - but it is missing. Fake reg. or space incorrectly measured for paint job Crmonie de remise de ltendard la Force unifie de lAlliance des tats du Sahel (AES) https://t.co/gBBRwoh5Ux Crmonie de remise de ltendard la Force unifie de lAlliance des tats du Sahel (AES) https://t.co/gBBRwoh5Ux"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2002808296630059134)  2025-12-21T18:28Z 15.2K followers, 16K engagements


"#Togo's Faure Gnassingbe is under pressure. Acc. to media reports he did not agree to the yellow cake☢ transport from Niger to Lome. An Air Force Il-62M (reg. RA-86572 #15522C) was in Lome for 3hrs today. On [--] Dec FM Lavrov met his counterpart Dussey in Cairo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2002864168106618994)  2025-12-21T22:10Z 15.2K followers, 10.2K engagements


"#Mali - CNSP-President Gen. Tiani arrived earlier today with the Gov. Boeing 737-75U(BBJ) (reg. 5U-GRN #062F2E) in Bamako for the second session of the College of Heads of State of the AES Confederation. He was welcomed by Trans. President Gen. Goita at the airport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2003086637719593445)  2025-12-22T12:54Z 15.2K followers, 11.1K engagements


"#Libya- The Turkish Interior Minister confirmed that a (Harmony Jets) Falcon [--] (reg. 9H-DFS #4D2170) carrying Chief of General Staff General al-Haddad went missing after an request for return & emergency landing at Ankara-Esenboa. Media reports say the jet crashed. Bu akam saat 20.10da Ankara Esenboa Havalimanndan Tripoliye gitmek zere havalanan kuyruk numaras 9H-DFJ olan Falcon [--] tipi i jetiyle saat [-----] itibaryla irtibat kesilmitir. Sz konusu uaktan Haymana civarnda acil ini bildirimi alnm; ancak sonrasnda uakla Bu akam saat 20.10da Ankara Esenboa Havalimanndan Tripoliye gitmek zere"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2003549873753457151)  2025-12-23T19:34Z 15.2K followers, 15.3K engagements


"#Togo - An AirMed International Air Ambulance Hawker 800XP (reg. N823AM #AB3C0C) arrived in Lom from the US via Gran Canaria earlier. The company is contractor of the US Dept. of Defense but they also transport civilian patients"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2003872393555845214)  2025-12-24T16:56Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger - Head of CNSP Gen. Tiani spoke by telephone with Turkish President Erdogan about bilateral topics. Erdogan said Trkiye would continue to take steps to deepen the strong cooperation between the two countries in many sectors including energy mining and defence. Le Prsident @RTErdogan sest entretenu par tlphone avec le Prsident du Niger Abdourahamane Tchiani. Lentretien tlphonique a port sur les relations bilatrales entre la Trkiye et le Niger ainsi que sur des questions rgionales. Le Prsident Erdoan a soulign Le Prsident @RTErdogan sest entretenu par tlphone avec le Prsident du Niger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2005743362595512609)  2025-12-29T20:50Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"@JeanB_Zongo These images are old (October 2024) and from a crash in Kinshasa DRC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2006029767397568681)  2025-12-30T15:49Z 15.2K followers, [---] engagements


"#Niger Air Force C-130H (reg. 5U-MMS #062F05) flew earlier today from Niamey to Niamtougou Air Base in northern Togo and is currently returning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2005982127482101808)  2025-12-30T12:39Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger- Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP) has claimed responsibility for an #IED attack on a Nigerien military patrol between Eknewane & Telemces resulting in deaths & injuries. The Eknewane camp was attacked several times by ISSP in the past but IEDs are quite rare here. #Niger lEI Sahel revendique un IED contre un vhicule de larme Tlemss proximit de Tahoua hier https://t.co/hJwAjDQfVL #Niger lEI Sahel revendique un IED contre un vhicule de larme Tlemss proximit de Tahoua hier https://t.co/hJwAjDQfVL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2007141225334538432)  2026-01-02T17:25Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger- On Jan [--] terrorists attacked Torodi & killed Prefect Cpt Chaibou Mali + family members. #JNIM claimed responsibility for attacks on nearby military camps. Today the victims were buried in the presence of Defence Min. Mody Interior Min. Toumba & Chief of Staff Barmou. #Niger le JNIM revendique le contrle de deux postes militaires dans les faubourgs de Torodi et le bombardement au mortier dune casernehier soir https://t.co/34fZvEXh38 #Niger le JNIM revendique le contrle de deux postes militaires dans les faubourgs de Torodi et le bombardement au mortier dune casernehier soir"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2008644818591985825)  2026-01-06T21:00Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Togo - A Class Aviation charter Gulfstream IV (reg. 5T-PCL #05E0E3) left Niamtougou Airport earlier and is heading to Paris Le Bourget. The aircraft came from there [--] days ago to Niamtougou and parked there until today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2010057632762278049)  2026-01-10T18:34Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger- [--] Indian workers abducted by Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP) [--] months ago have been released says @MEAIndia. Arrangements are being made to bring them back to their home in Jharkhand after medical examination & completion of formalities. A ransom was likely paid. #Niger - Indian media report that [--] Indian nationals working for "Kalpataru Power Transmission" were abducted on 25th April. Their convoy was ambushed near Sakoira by the Islamic State (#ISSP) killing [--] soldiers the Ministry of Defence confirmed. https://t.co/Nj0wQqKFEn #Niger - Indian media report that [--] Indian"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2010073752634306945)  2026-01-10T19:38Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Indian Media Report - https://indianexpress.com/article/india/abducted-armed-militants-niger-jharkhand-workers-released-mea-govt-efforts-8-months-10465516/lite/ https://indianexpress.com/article/india/abducted-armed-militants-niger-jharkhand-workers-released-mea-govt-efforts-8-months-10465516/lite/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2010073941252141378)  2026-01-10T19:39Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger - Today one year ago: Abduction of Eva Gretzmacher in Agadez. She is believed to be in the hands of IS Sahel (#ISSP). Her son said they occasionally receive info about her through intermediaries. @MFA_Austria told @orf they work on a release also with personnel in . #Niger - @AirInfoAgadez has obtained a sign of life of Austrian hostage Eva Gretzmacher kidnapped in Agadez in January [----]. A recent photo of her reached AirInfo on [--] April her 74th birthday. She is held by the Islamic State (#ISSP) in the Andramboukane area in #Mali. #Niger - @AirInfoAgadez has obtained a sign of life of"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2010461222135816258)  2026-01-11T21:18Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#BurkinaFaso - A Bombardier Challenger [---] (reg. T7-KBI #50016B) private jet arrived in Ouagadougou this evening from Almaty via Cairo. Interesting: It is parked at Air Force Base [---] and not the civil apron"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2010488351564963933)  2026-01-11T23:05Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger - For the second time today an AirMaster cargo Boeing 737-8F2(BCF) (reg. SU-SFY #010261) has landed in Niamey from Benghazi. Could be carrying military related cargo the aircraft is parked in the military part of the airport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2010816547598500212)  2026-01-12T20:49Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#CotedIvoire Armed Forces and the Pennsylvania National Guard will work close together through the National Guard State Partnership Program. Chief of Defense Gen. Doumbia: A strategic opportunity to strengthen operational & crisis management skills & national security. Pennsylvania National Guard and Cte dIvoire military officials announced today that the Pennsylvania National Guard has been selected to partner with Cte dIvoire through the National Guard State Partnership Program. Read more here: https://t.co/BKR1kgEhA5 https://t.co/AX05QozuQb Pennsylvania National Guard and Cte dIvoire"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2011875397336494336)  2026-01-15T18:57Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#CotedIvoire - A French Air Force A400M (reg. F-RBAX #3B775C) arrived earlier this evening from Calvi Corsica (Home of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment @2REPOfficiel) via Gran Canaria in Abidjan. #CTM2028 Airbus A400M-180 - MSN [---] - F-RBAX - FAF9160 https://t.co/FijQiIvjCO Airbus A400M-180 - MSN [---] - F-RBAX - FAF9160 https://t.co/FijQiIvjCO"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2012257348530721150)  2026-01-16T20:15Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger - US Amb. FitzGibbon had an audience with CNSP leader Gen. Tiani at the end of her term. The Trump administration has not yet announced a successor. 1st Russian Ambassador Viktor Voropayev presented his credentials(2) new German Ambassador is Timo Goosmann. (3)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2012272507533816071)  2026-01-16T21:15Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Ghana placed an order for four @AirbusHeli 🚁. Two H175Ms used as multi-mission helicopters for transport search and rescue emergency medical services & disaster relief. One ACH175 & one ACH160 for VIP transport. In [----] the Air Force lost a Harbin Z-9 heli in a crash. Ghana places first order for multi-mission Airbus helicopters. - H175Ms for transport search & rescue emergency medical services - ACH175 & ACH160 for transport Read the press release: https://t.co/1OXICXzmX3 https://t.co/8qQUG5o1wk Ghana places first order for multi-mission Airbus helicopters. - H175Ms for transport search &"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2012467371949060136)  2026-01-17T10:09Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Guinea- #Malis Transitional President Goita is leading a ministerial delegation to attend the inauguration of President-elect Mamadi Doumbouya in Conakry. They flew with two Kangala Air Express aircraft: Gulfstream IV (XT-KMA #09C180) + Gulfstream IVSP (XT-ABD #09C023)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2012484231763546382)  2026-01-17T11:16Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Benin - This French Air Force A400M (reg. F-RBAX #3B775C) flew last night from Abidjan to an unknown location in Benin. Based on the visible descent it seems that it landed unusually not near Parakou but possibly in Sav. This evening it flew the route a 2nd time. 📷 Jan. [--] #CotedIvoire - A French Air Force A400M (reg. F-RBAX #3B775C) arrived earlier this evening from Calvi Corsica (Home of the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment @2REPOfficiel) via Gran Canaria in Abidjan. #CTM2028 https://t.co/VzdihElvds #CotedIvoire - A French Air Force A400M (reg. F-RBAX #3B775C) arrived earlier this evening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2012998537248698646)  2026-01-18T21:20Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#Togo - Lt. Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was arrested on [--] January and "handed over to the authorities in #BurkinaFaso" the following day (Jan. 17) after a hearing at the Lom Court of Appeal according to a statement of the Minister of Justice. #BurkinaFaso - Reports that Lt. Col. Damiba was expelled from #Togo and brought to Ouagadougou. In [----] he led the coup against President Roch Marc Christian Kabor. Just [--] months later he fled to Togo when Cpt. Traore ousted him in another coup. #BurkinaFaso - Reports that Lt. Col. Damiba was expelled from #Togo and brought to Ouagadougou. In 2022"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2013684504913670230)  2026-01-20T18:46Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"#CotedIvoire - A United Kingdom @RoyalAirForce Beech Shadow R. MK [--] (reg. ZZ418 #43C2B4) arrived moments ago at Abidjan Airport from its base at RAF Waddington (with several stopovers). This aircraft is equipped with electro-optical & electronic sensors for #ISR missions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2014428130031677769)  2026-01-22T20:01Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"90 days ago Kevin Rideout was abducted believed to be held in border region by IS Sahel #ISSP. Locating him in such a vast area is not entirely impossible. [----] the NSA managed to locate kidnappers of a hostage days after the abduction. But Gov. rejected armed rescue. #Niger @CBSNews: US citizen working for a charity for [--] years was abducted from his home in Niamey near the presidential palace by [--] armed men killing a guard Tuesday evening. His phone was temporarily tracked moving north towards the Mali border. #ISSP likely involved. https://t.co/Puo7EYbPeR #Niger @CBSNews: US citizen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2014466333329547775)  2026-01-22T22:32Z 15.2K followers, [----] engagements


"https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/11/02/niger-american-missionary-kidnapping-trump/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/11/02/niger-american-missionary-kidnapping-trump/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2014467087960359177)  2026-01-22T22:35Z 15.2K followers, [---] engagements


"#BurkinaFaso - Reports that Lt. Col. Damiba was expelled from #Togo and brought to Ouagadougou. In [----] he led the coup against President Roch Marc Christian Kabor. Just [--] months later he fled to Togo when Cpt. Traore ousted him in another coup. L'ancien putschiste burkinab a t expuls le [--] janvier du Togo o il vivait en exil depuis son renversement par le capitaine Ibrahim Traor en septembre [----]. ➡ https://t.co/rdi8263hMU https://t.co/biZVD1OlD7 L'ancien putschiste burkinab a t expuls le [--] janvier du Togo o il vivait en exil depuis son renversement par le capitaine Ibrahim Traor en"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2013314602893799598)  2026-01-19T18:16Z 15.3K followers, [----] engagements


"#Mali - A Russian Air Force An-124 (reg. RA-82037 #154075) returned towards Bamako this morning likely from a visit to Malabo yesterday. It seems the cargo aircraft arrived in Mali on Thursday from Libya. @sipjack1776 @Dinlas3 @holgidaun @thereccelizard @RBbethetruth @LadyAstroJet @fabsenbln Unsure if RA-82037 destination was Malabo or Douala. https://t.co/wvOyzygdo4 @sipjack1776 @Dinlas3 @holgidaun @thereccelizard @RBbethetruth @LadyAstroJet @fabsenbln Unsure if RA-82037 destination was Malabo or Douala. https://t.co/wvOyzygdo4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2015020434505285937)  2026-01-24T11:14Z 15.3K followers, [----] engagements


"#Tchad's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno arrived on board of the Government Boeing 737-74Q(BBJ) (reg. TT-ABD 084002) in Paris this afternooon to meet French President Macron for talks. Both sides have indicated an interest in redefining their partnership on new terms"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2016581963323252830)  2026-01-28T18:39Z 15.3K followers, [----] engagements


"#Niger - Last night: In authentic videos from #Niamey we can hear gunfire & small explosions from Diori Hamani Airport. Anti-aircraft defences appear to have been active possibly against small drones. Inbound flights from Algiers and Liege were diverted. No further details. Clearer footage shows intense air defense activity at the Niamey International Airport engaging unidentified targets likely drones. https://t.co/cIADQXnrI5 Clearer footage shows intense air defense activity at the Niamey International Airport engaging unidentified targets likely drones. https://t.co/cIADQXnrI5"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2016746688241713417)  2026-01-29T05:34Z 15.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@ChrisADayton Last time I saw this image there was a claim it was taken in Mali 😅 But for Niamey I rely on pings of TB2 drones on FR24 in exactly the area I marked. Ofc does not mean there are some elsewhere at the airport but I cant say for sure"  
[X Link](https://x.com/fabsenbln/status/2016966914212270236)  2026-01-29T20:09Z 15.3K followers, [---] engagements

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