Somalia, Ethiopian soldiers foil a maxi complex attack by al-Shabaab in Rabdhure
The jihadists planned a mass offensive against an ATMIS base in the area. The toll sees at least 462 militiamen killed and the operation stopped early.
Sahel: the new Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger alliance begins to move
Ouagadougou approves the sending of troops to protect the Niamey Junta, based on an article in the AES “Liptako-Gourma Charter”, which imitates that of NATO.
Syria, pro-Iran militias aim to consolidate at T4 airport
Objectives: hide weapons and missiles there, as well as deploy Shahed 26 drones to hit Inherent Resolve. The exercises at Iraq’s border have already begun.
Mali, the MNLA declares war on Wagner in the North
Ambushes on FAMA and Russian contractors in Bourem, between Gao and Timbuktu. The Tuareg group does not want them on its territory and is not willing to compromise.
Yemen, propaganda against the Fifth Fleet by pro-Iran and pro-Houthi groups
Fake profiles accuse and threaten the United States, using in September the photo of a March visit. It is the response to the successes of US anti-smuggling operations in the area.
Niger, US soldiers move from Niamey to Agadez
The American forces leave Aerienne Base 101 and converge on Air Base 201. The decision is precautionary, as there are currently no concrete threats to security.
Syria, the SDF defeated the rebel clans in Deir Ezzor
Kurdish forces retake the last city held by the rioters: Dhiban. At the same time, negotiations are underway to prevent new attempts of interference by pro-Iran militias.
Niger, France could withdraw its military contingent
The move would give a signal of détente to the Junta and would release 1,500 soldiers, eliminating security risks. The embassy, however, should remain.
Syria: the clans of Deir Ezzor, almost defeated, try to mediate with the SDF
The Kurdish forces have now reconquered almost all the strongholds of the rebels, incited by the pro-Iran militias. Now a truce and a negotiation are being asked.
Mali, Wagner occupies the former MINUSMA base in Ber
The excuse is the fight against MNLA jihadists, but in reality the contractors want safe and fast direct access to Niger and Burkina Faso. The other UN bases are in the crosshairs.