Given its numbers across the Sahel and its strength compared to the Islamic State's Sahel branch, - Hasret Kargin said he predicted that JNIM would launch "fierce counterattacks in the coming days". My last assessment. information.tv5monde.com/afr…

#Mali President Assimi Goita arrived in Moscow, Russia to participate in the 3rd Russia–Africa Summit.

#Nigeria Nigeria’s Air Force has completed the procurement of six additional T129 ATAK attack helicopters and 12 Aksungur UCAVs.. Deliveries are expected to begin in the coming months.

Members of Algeria’s Council of the Nation unanimously approved the notification submitted by President Tebboune concerning the deployment of Algerian Army units to Niger.

#Mali JNIM claimed, four soldiers were killed and a military vehicle, motorcycles and ammunition were seized ambush in Ségou, A military vehicle was destroyed and rifles and ammunition were seized ambush near Diabaly.

#Mali JNIM claims to have targeted the Army convoy with an IED between Heremekano and Sikasso.

Reportedly Algeria’s Council of the Nation unanimously approved a decision to deploy army units to Niger. The units set to protect oil facilities in the country.

#Mali The army announced that 54 civilians killed by ISSP (Is Sahel) and 9 survivors were found at a camp in Tagadayat, southeast of Ménaka.

#Somalia Reportedly the army launched Operation Banoodo against al-Shabaab in Southwest State, with 7 militants killed in Leego.

Additionally, there is no statement denying from Nigerien authorities that the Colonel Pascal Tigri who led the coup attempt in Benin is in Niger.

#Niger The former police officer says he received an offer from Benin intelligence to locate and organize the kidnapping in Niger of Colonel Pascal Tigri, who led the coup attempt in Benin in December 2025. He says they were promised that if Pascal Tigri was captured, they would be hosted at the Benin Presidency with many advantages, were offered a significant amount of money, Beninese diplomatic passports, and appointments as commissioned officers.

#Niger In his statements on Niger National Television, a former police officer stated that he attended coup planning meetings against the ousted President Bazoum, received directives to infiltrate certain institutions, and was offered a proposal to hang flyers aimed at inciting protests.

#Mali The army announced that airstrikes targeted a gathering point south of Ménaka, a group south of Piron, and three militants in Moutégué.

#Mali JNIM claims to have ambushed an Army patrol near Diabaly.

#Mali JNIM claims to have ambushed an Army patrol in Sikasso.

Kodal Minerals, opens new tab aims to build a broader West African lithium portfolio beyond its Bougouni mine in Mali.

During the meeting between Mali’s Minister of Security and Civil Protection, Major General Daoud Aly Mohammedine, and Türkiye’s Ambassador to Mali, Efe Ceylan, the two sides discussed ways to deepen security cooperation between their countries. The Turkish Ambassador commended the measures taken to ensure the security of fuel convoys and noted that the army’s return to Kidal in northern Mali marked an important step towards restoring state authority.

#BurkinaFaso BIR 11 forces destroyed a base and seized ammunition and equipment during an operation in the Noaho Forest, Nakambé .

#BurkinaFaso JNIM claims to have taken control of a VDP point in Kando.

Algeria is conducting an operation targeting illegal gold mining and smugglers along its border with Mali. Several people were reportedly killed and numerous vehicles seized during the operation.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune held a meeting with Nigerien Defence Minister Salifou Mody for the second time (in eight days).