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Nov 1 20261 fact

Agadez

NigerAfrica

Ground video Regular army + supporting factions.

The first shipment of fuel from Algeria arrived in Agadez, northern Niger.

LSI AFRICA X @lsiafrica ·
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🚨Niger : au moins 50 camions-citernes chargés de carburant algérien ont rejoint Agadez, dans le nord du Niger, samedi 31 octobre 2026, sous escorte militaire des deux pays.

Text in French (no machine translation for this language).

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· 02:47 local time
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Oct 31 20261 fact

Arlit

NigerAfrica

Photo Regular army + supporting factions.

Photo confirms the deployment of Algerian military forces in Arlit, northern Niger., , The convoy includes tanker trucks operated by Naftal, Algeria’s state-owned oil and gas company.

Zaryon OSINT X @zarGEOINT ·
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🇳🇪🇩🇿🪖 Photo confirms the deployment of Algerian military forces in Arlit, northern Niger. The convoy includes tanker trucks operated by Naftal, Algeria’s state-owned oil and gas company. 📍 Geolocation: @GeoConfirmed @FaytuksNetwork @Wamaps_news 1/2

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· 12:20 local time
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Oct 10 20261 fact

Mali

Africa

Ground video Malian Armed Forces (FAMa)

0:00-0:54 - In Inafarak, close to the Algerian border, the FAMa blew up an oil depot used by terrorists on October 10 as can be seen from Copernicus satellite imagery from the same day.

Said_223🇲🇱🇫🇷🔥✌🏽 X @Said_223_K ·
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À Inafarak, Aguelhok dans la région de Kidal et à Dandougou , Bèlèko dans la région de Dioila 🇲🇱✊🏻🥷 @DirpaFa

Text in French (no machine translation for this language).

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· 18:06 local time
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Oct 7 20262 facts

Kidal

MaliAfrica

Ground video Malian Armed Forces (FAMa)

Soldiers raise the Malian flag at the 'Fort de Kidal'. Africa Corps members visible in the vicinity(Pic)

Hasret Kargın X @KargnHasret ·
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#Mali Soldiers raise the flag in Kidal.

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Zeldamice X @Zeldamices ·
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Soldiers raise the flag at the 'Fort de Kidal' - 07 October 2026.

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· 15:54 local time
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Kidal

MaliAfrica

Ground video Regular army + supporting factions.

Reported Pro-government Tuareg group GATIA, taking down the FLA flag from the central roundabout in Kidal, and replacing it with their own banner.

Thomas van Linge X @ThomasVLinge ·
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Mali 🇲🇱: video showing members of the pro-government Tuareg group GATIA, taking down the FLA flag from the central roundabout in Kidal, and replacing it with their own banner.

Video or photo to watch on X.

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· 12:15 local time
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Sep 24 20261 fact

Bangassi

MaliAfrica2 images

Ground video Rebels (M24, RSF, ALF) (+supporting army) Motorcycle

Location in min 0:13 - Armed men on motorcycle reported ongoing JNIM attack on 'Carrefour Djenne', which they claim to have taken control of

Hasret Kargın X @KargnHasret ·
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#Mali Video footage shows JNIM militants entering a military barracks in Carrefour Djenné, with several soldiers were killed.

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Hasret Kargın X @KargnHasret ·
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#Mali JNIM claims to have taken control of an Army position in Carrefour Djenne

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· 13:19 local time
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Ground video Rebels (M24, RSF, ALF) (+supporting army) Motorcycle

Location in min 0:30 - Armed men on motorcycle reported ongoing JNIM attack on 'Carrefour Djenne', which they claim to have taken control of

Hasret Kargın X @KargnHasret ·
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#Mali Footage of the JNIM's attack in Carrefour Djenne. Seen that many militants participated in the attack.

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· 13:19 local time
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Aug 31 20261 fact

Aguelhok

MaliAfrica2 images

Drone footage Terrorist Faction (Boko Haran, Daesh, ...) FPV (First Person View) OWAD (One Way Attack Drone)

0:19-end- A FPV from Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) targets a vehicle.

Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) X @FLAZAWAD ·
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Les frappes de drones Kamikazes sur le camp d’Aguelhoc par l’armée de l’Azawad ce 31 août 2026.

Text in French (no machine translation for this language).

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Armée de l'Azawad X @ArmesAzDe3277 ·
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Ce 31 août 2026, l’Armée de l’Azawad a mené une attaque par drones FPV contre des positions de l’Africa Corps et de l’armée malienne à Adjelhok dans la région Kidal.

Text in French (no machine translation for this language).

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· 23:39 local time
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Drone footage Terrorist Faction (Boko Haran, Daesh, ...) FPV (First Person View) OWAD (One Way Attack Drone)

0:00-0:18 - A FPV from Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) targets a vehicle in the Aguelhoc camp

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· 23:39 local time
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Aug 29 20262 facts

Niamey

NigerAfrica

Ground video Regular army + supporting factions.

Several vehicles of the Nigerian Army heading in the direction of the Niamey airport, as gunfire and explosions were heard.

Wassim Nasr X @SimNasr ·
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#Niger vu la multiplicité des sites attaqués à Niamey et la nature des déplacements militaires en ville, il pourrait bien s’agir d’un coup d’État en cours et/ou d’un règlement de compte entre militaires.

Text in French (no machine translation for this language).

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· 06:59 local time
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Niamey

NigerAfrica

Photo Rebels (M24, RSF, ALF) (+supporting army)

0:27-0:30 - Men in military clothing at Niamey airbase, reported mutineers surrendering or being arrested.

Casus Belli X @casusbellii ·
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🇳🇪🚨| UPDATE : Niger’s national television is broadcasting footage tonight of the arrests and the deployment of presidential guard forces at the Niamey airport, stating that the situation is now under control. It appears that some soldiers were wounded, while many were taken…

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· 21:16 local time
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Aug 25 20262 facts

Bangassi

MaliAfrica

Ground video Terrorist Faction (Boko Haran, Daesh, ...)

0:00-0:15 - JNIM assaul on a checkpoint in Carrefour Djenne.

Hasret Kargın X @KargnHasret ·
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#Mali JNIM released a video of its attack on a checkpoint in Carrefour Djenne. The soldiers in the area appear to have withdrawn during the attack. Additionally, seen that one of the militants firing at a Diarra Transport bus.

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· 18:50 local time
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Abeche

ChadAfrica

Ground video Regular army + supporting factions. CH-4 drone

Four Chinese CH-4 drones located at Abéché Air Base.

Open Source Intel X @Osint613 ·
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At least four Chinese CH-4 armed drones confirmed at Abéché Air Base in eastern Chad, near the Sudanese border and within range of Darfur.

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Clash Report X @clashreport ·
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At least four Chinese CH-4 armed drones have been visually confirmed at Abéché Air Base in eastern Chad, near the Sudanese border. Abéché's location makes it well-positioned for operations along the Darfur border.

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· 13:44 local time
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Aug 9 20261 fact

Jakatai

NigeriaAfrica

Ground video Regular army + supporting factions.

Military troops and a security patrol car at Jakatai reportedly reopening the highway following a reported barricade by civilians.

Zagazola X @ZagazOlaMakama ·
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Troops Neutralise Armed Local Militia Member After Coming Under Heavy Gunfire in Mangu, Recover Two Rifles By Zagazola Makama Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE (OPEP) have neutralised an armed local militia member after coming under heavy gunfire during a response to a…

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· 23:24 local time
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04Hotspots

8 km sectors around the most filmed localities. Click a hotspot to centre the map and feed on it.

Country Hotspot Images Facts Period Trend
Bangassi 3 2 2026.08.25 → 2026.09.24 ·
Kidal 2 2 2026.10.07 ·
Niamey 2 2 2026.08.29 ·
Aguelhok 2 1 2026.08.31 ·
Mali 1 1 2026.10.10 ·
Abeche 1 1 2026.08.25 ·
Agadez 1 1 2026.11.01 ·
Arlit 1 1 2026.10.31 ·
Jakatai 1 1 2026.08.09 ·