#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 - Official handover of new eqiupment to the Armed Forces - 10 Oct 2025
Norinco🇨🇳
➡️VN22B (105mm gun in a turret)
➡️SR-5 (multi launch rocket system)
➡️PLL05 & SM6 (120mm mortar systems)
➡️SH1 (PCL-09) (122mm mortar system)
Dongfeng🇨🇳
➡️EQ2050 version
#Benin🇧🇯 - The #ISR Beech King Air 350 (reg. N389DD | #A47D08) of contractor "CAE Aviation Luxembourg" was up in the air today, covering the Tanguieta area, Pendjari National Park and a part of the border with #Togo🇹🇬.
#CotedIvoire🇨🇮 - A #ISR Beech 350 (reg. N31XX / #A3469B) of contractor "CAE Aviation" using call sign "YODA25" was active this afternoon west of Bouna, between A12 road / Comoé National Park & the #BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 border. Likely in support of border troops, looking out for #JNIM.
The detailed report published already in March 2025: English & French available - docs.un.org/S/2025/101?_...
#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 - UN report lists recruitment of children by #JNIM & #ISSP. Also reports on children being killed by terrorist groups, VDP and the regular military (e.g. air strikes, crossfire or even targeted killings). Not really new stuff, why the delayed response? www.reuters.com/world/africa...
#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 Air Force Airbus C-295W (XT-MBH | #09CD45) returned earlier from Abidjan w. the remains of Alino Faso, a prominent influencer who supported the Traoré Gov. & lived in Côte d'Ivoire🇨🇮. He was arrested in Jan. for spying accusations & found dead in his cell in July.
#Mali🇲🇱 - After being held hostage for almost 7 months by Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP), 4 Moroccan🇲🇦 truck drivers who were kidnapped at the 🇧🇫🇳🇪 border have been released. Presumably on Malian territory, as the hostages were received by Trans. Pres. Goita.
#Benin🇧🇯 - According to media reports, three (3) terrorists were killed during an army reconnaissance mission between 31 July and 3 August in Pendjari National Park on the border with #BurkinaFaso🇧🇫. Several AKM weapons were seized.
YouTube link: youtu.be/hW6nQPeVqLY?...
#Benin🇧🇯-TV accompanied soldiers deployed for "Operation Mirador" on a patrol from Parakou via Nikki, Kalale to Basso. In Gawezi, a police post previously attacked by terrorists is shown. Dongfeng CSK-131🇨🇳 & DJI Matrice 30T drone in use. An H125M🚁 (reg. TY-44H) is also shown.
#Benin🇧🇯 - US🇺🇸 Amb. Shukan officially handed over 5 Toyota Land Cruiser to Minister of Justice Detchenou. These vehicles will enable prosecutors at appeal courts in the north of the country to carry out investigations & make more visits to prisons, combating prison overcrowding.
#Niger🇳🇪 - Sothebys auctioned the largest meteorite from Mars, weighing almost 25kg, for $5,296,000 this week in NYC🇺🇸. NWA 16788 was found in the Agadez region in 2023. The Nigerien government has launched an investigation because the meteorite may have been exported illegally.
#Mali🇲🇱 - FAMa announced the neutralisation of a local "Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP)" leader named Souleymane Ag Bakawa in Chimam. He was reportedly involved in the recent assassination of security forces in Menaka and in the execution and kidnapping of civilians.
#Mali🇲🇱 - After 4 days at #Niamey🇳🇪 Airport, the Russian🇷🇺 Air Force Tu-154M (reg. RA-85042 | #154C32) flew to #Bamako this morning local time. After just 2.5 hours, the aircraft left the Malian capital and flew to Al Khadim Air Base in #Libya🇱🇾. #RFF708
#Benin🇧🇯 - #Senegal's🇸🇳 President Faye arrived this afternoon local time on board of the Gov. Airbus A320-251N (ACJ) (reg. 6V-SEN | #0703FA) in Cotonou for a working visit. At the airport he was welcomed by FM Bakari. Later, President Faye met President Talon for talks.
#Niger🇳🇪 - Unusual cargo flight: A "MNG Airlines🇹🇷" Airbus A330-343 (P2F) (reg. TC-MCM | #4BB46D) arrived this evening from Ankara-Esenboga Airport in Niamey and is now parked in the military part of the airport.
#BurkinaFaso🇧🇫 - Today #Ghana🇬🇭 based "Africa World Airlines (AWA)" inaugurated its new direct service between both countries. An Embraer ERJ-145LI (reg. 9G-AFJ | 044055) arrived this morning in Ouaga from Accra. The airline plans to operate three weekly flights between the two capitals.
#Benin🇧🇯 - Army special forces reportedly destroyed two terrorist bases in Parc W near the #Niger🇳🇪 border on June 24 & 28 and killed several terrorists. Pictures show one terrorist wearing a Beninese army jacket, likely captured in an attack. Weapons, motorbikes & equipment seized.
#Mali🇲🇱 - This morning #JNIM attacked security forces in 7 places (Niono, Molodo, Sandare, Kayes, Diboli, Nioro du Sahel, Gogui). Reportedly heavy losses in several places, with 80+ terrorists killed. It shows FAMa can fend off such attacks, but only with good coordination.
Islamic State Sahel Province (#ISSP) claimed the Bani Bangou attack. Interestingly they claim a simultaneous attack w. rockets on a base in Inates, 150km away - likely to confuse the rare air vectors as to where they should fly first for countermeasures. x.com/WerbCharlie/...
#Niger - Ministry of Defence: 34 soldiers killed this morning in an attack on security forces in Bani Bangou. MoD speaks of "several hundred attackers & 200 motorbikes". IS Sahel Province (#ISSP | #ISGS) terrorists from the Malian side of the border allegedly gathered in the region since yesterday.
"Violence surged across the central #Sahel in May, with #JNIM launching its deadliest wave since August 2024. The group seized towns in #BurkinaFaso, stormed military camps in #Mali, #Niger & expanded raids on military outposts into #Benin." Via @acleddata.bsky.social
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#Benin - After a year, the "CAE Aviation" Beech 300 with reg. N196ZZ | #A180CC is back in the country. It arrived yesterday from Abidjan. The aircraft is equipped for #ISR missions & will monitor Pendjari National Park, Parc W and the #BurkinaFaso | #Niger borders. (📸David J. Leaver | 2018)
Videos shared on Twitter: x.com/FLAZAWAD/sta...
#Mali - This screenshot is from a video (watch it in the post below), that shows Africa Corps mercs & a FAMa soldier, inspecting debris in a pirogue boat, allegedly belonging to the military aircraft (Su-24) that crashed near Gao into the Niger River on Saturday, June 14.
