Conflict Research
@conflictwatch.bsky.social
Irish 🇮🇪 Remote Operations Security Advisor.
Based in Africa, monitoring conflict principally in North Africa & the Sahel Region. (Remote_Ops on X but mostly for research purposes)
https://www.instagram.com/conflict_watch68
Based in Africa, monitoring conflict principally in North Africa & the Sahel Region. (Remote_Ops on X but mostly for research purposes)
https://www.instagram.com/conflict_watch68
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This is a sideline project from my actual day job, the idea is to focus on the largely unreported events primarily in the Sahel but also covering other countries in North Africa.
I am occasionally offline, I do occasionally miss events (tips are welcome via DM).
Questions are ALWAYS welcome.
I am occasionally offline, I do occasionally miss events (tips are welcome via DM).
Questions are ALWAYS welcome.
26.01 #Niger
10 members of the Security Forces were killed along with 02 attackers during an attack on the police post at Assamaka in northern Niger not far from the border with Algeria.
The unidentified attackers arrived in 06 pick-up trucks.
10 members of the Security Forces were killed along with 02 attackers during an attack on the police post at Assamaka in northern Niger not far from the border with Algeria.
The unidentified attackers arrived in 06 pick-up trucks.
January 27, 2026 at 3:06 PM
26.01 #Niger
10 members of the Security Forces were killed along with 02 attackers during an attack on the police post at Assamaka in northern Niger not far from the border with Algeria.
The unidentified attackers arrived in 06 pick-up trucks.
10 members of the Security Forces were killed along with 02 attackers during an attack on the police post at Assamaka in northern Niger not far from the border with Algeria.
The unidentified attackers arrived in 06 pick-up trucks.
25.01 #Mali
JNIM released images of a Security Forces / Africa Corps vehicle it destroyed with 02 IEDs between Douentza and Boni.
Causality numbers are not available.
JNIM released images of a Security Forces / Africa Corps vehicle it destroyed with 02 IEDs between Douentza and Boni.
Causality numbers are not available.
January 27, 2026 at 8:52 AM
25.01 #Mali
JNIM released images of a Security Forces / Africa Corps vehicle it destroyed with 02 IEDs between Douentza and Boni.
Causality numbers are not available.
JNIM released images of a Security Forces / Africa Corps vehicle it destroyed with 02 IEDs between Douentza and Boni.
Causality numbers are not available.
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Islamic State | Weekly Intelligence Assessment – al-Naba Issue 531 🧠📊
www.danielegarofalomonitoring.com/p/islamic-st...
www.danielegarofalomonitoring.com/p/islamic-st...
Islamic State — al-Naba Weekly Analysis | Issue No. 531
Intelligence Brief | Threat and Operational Assessment
www.danielegarofalomonitoring.com
January 26, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Islamic State | Weekly Intelligence Assessment – al-Naba Issue 531 🧠📊
www.danielegarofalomonitoring.com/p/islamic-st...
www.danielegarofalomonitoring.com/p/islamic-st...
25.01 #Mali
Security Forces issued a statement to they conducted airstrikes against JNIM militants southeast of the Mourdiah military camp.
Security Forces issued a statement to they conducted airstrikes against JNIM militants southeast of the Mourdiah military camp.
January 26, 2026 at 10:35 AM
25.01 #Mali
Security Forces issued a statement to they conducted airstrikes against JNIM militants southeast of the Mourdiah military camp.
Security Forces issued a statement to they conducted airstrikes against JNIM militants southeast of the Mourdiah military camp.
25.01 #Niger
JNIM issued a statement claiming responsibility for an IED attack on a Security Forces vehicle between Niamey and Barkiavel (25kms from the capital).
JNIM issued a statement claiming responsibility for an IED attack on a Security Forces vehicle between Niamey and Barkiavel (25kms from the capital).
January 26, 2026 at 10:24 AM
25.01 #Niger
JNIM issued a statement claiming responsibility for an IED attack on a Security Forces vehicle between Niamey and Barkiavel (25kms from the capital).
JNIM issued a statement claiming responsibility for an IED attack on a Security Forces vehicle between Niamey and Barkiavel (25kms from the capital).
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we have Bellingcat doing video analysis of executions in America. Got here pretty quick guys
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care unit nurse was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis, on January 24. DHS claims he died after an armed struggle, but videos of the incident appears to contradict that claim. Read our analysis here: www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
Alex Pretti: Analysing Footage of Minneapolis CBP Shooting - bellingcat
Bellingcat has analysed video of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The footage appears to contradict statements made by the Department of Homeland Security.
www.bellingcat.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:33 AM
we have Bellingcat doing video analysis of executions in America. Got here pretty quick guys
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A timelapse of the enormous anti-ICE, anti-Trump protest in Chicago yesterday (Sun Jan 25, 2026).
They’re trying to tell you it’s a Minneapolis story, that protests are small and confined.
They’re lying.
(🎥 Craig Shimala)
They’re trying to tell you it’s a Minneapolis story, that protests are small and confined.
They’re lying.
(🎥 Craig Shimala)
January 26, 2026 at 8:15 AM
A timelapse of the enormous anti-ICE, anti-Trump protest in Chicago yesterday (Sun Jan 25, 2026).
They’re trying to tell you it’s a Minneapolis story, that protests are small and confined.
They’re lying.
(🎥 Craig Shimala)
They’re trying to tell you it’s a Minneapolis story, that protests are small and confined.
They’re lying.
(🎥 Craig Shimala)
22.01 #Mali
JNIM claims to have killed 02 members of the Security Forces and captured weapons and equipment in their attack on a post attack on the outskirts of Sikasso.
JNIM claims to have killed 02 members of the Security Forces and captured weapons and equipment in their attack on a post attack on the outskirts of Sikasso.
January 25, 2026 at 2:17 PM
22.01 #Mali
JNIM claims to have killed 02 members of the Security Forces and captured weapons and equipment in their attack on a post attack on the outskirts of Sikasso.
JNIM claims to have killed 02 members of the Security Forces and captured weapons and equipment in their attack on a post attack on the outskirts of Sikasso.
25.01 #Mali
Rumors are circulating that Dr. Alfousseyni Diawara, Secretary General of the Presidency, was killed in an attack at Kerela (140kms from Bamako).
Rumors are circulating that Dr. Alfousseyni Diawara, Secretary General of the Presidency, was killed in an attack at Kerela (140kms from Bamako).
January 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM
25.01 #Mali
Rumors are circulating that Dr. Alfousseyni Diawara, Secretary General of the Presidency, was killed in an attack at Kerela (140kms from Bamako).
Rumors are circulating that Dr. Alfousseyni Diawara, Secretary General of the Presidency, was killed in an attack at Kerela (140kms from Bamako).
23.01 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM show captured weapons from the attack on the IS-Sahel base at Tin-Akoff.
The group killing four IS fighters and also destroying an armored vehicle.
Tin-Akoff was used as a training and recruitment base by IS-SP.
JNIM's first victory against IS-Sahel in months.
JNIM show captured weapons from the attack on the IS-Sahel base at Tin-Akoff.
The group killing four IS fighters and also destroying an armored vehicle.
Tin-Akoff was used as a training and recruitment base by IS-SP.
JNIM's first victory against IS-Sahel in months.
January 24, 2026 at 5:34 PM
23.01 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM show captured weapons from the attack on the IS-Sahel base at Tin-Akoff.
The group killing four IS fighters and also destroying an armored vehicle.
Tin-Akoff was used as a training and recruitment base by IS-SP.
JNIM's first victory against IS-Sahel in months.
JNIM show captured weapons from the attack on the IS-Sahel base at Tin-Akoff.
The group killing four IS fighters and also destroying an armored vehicle.
Tin-Akoff was used as a training and recruitment base by IS-SP.
JNIM's first victory against IS-Sahel in months.
Russian mercenaries are turning Africa’s gold fields into killing grounds. From Sudan to the Central African Republic (CAR) to Mali &Burkina Faso Russian-backed forces loot, murder, and smuggle gold and other resources to bankroll Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
united24media.com/world/how-mu...
united24media.com/world/how-mu...
How Much Gold Is Russia Bleeding from Africa to Fund Its War?
Russian-backed forces are turning West Africa’s gold mines into killing grounds. They loot, murder, and smuggle gold to bankroll Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
united24media.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Russian mercenaries are turning Africa’s gold fields into killing grounds. From Sudan to the Central African Republic (CAR) to Mali &Burkina Faso Russian-backed forces loot, murder, and smuggle gold and other resources to bankroll Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
united24media.com/world/how-mu...
united24media.com/world/how-mu...
22.01 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM issued a claim that 02 members of the Security Forces were killed in Dedougou while 02 VDP militia fighters were killed in an ambush in Séguénéga and a militia checkpoint at Oula was seized.
JNIM issued a claim that 02 members of the Security Forces were killed in Dedougou while 02 VDP militia fighters were killed in an ambush in Séguénéga and a militia checkpoint at Oula was seized.
January 24, 2026 at 10:43 AM
22.01 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM issued a claim that 02 members of the Security Forces were killed in Dedougou while 02 VDP militia fighters were killed in an ambush in Séguénéga and a militia checkpoint at Oula was seized.
JNIM issued a claim that 02 members of the Security Forces were killed in Dedougou while 02 VDP militia fighters were killed in an ambush in Séguénéga and a militia checkpoint at Oula was seized.
23.01 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM have issued a claiming to have taken control of an IS-SP (Islamic State Sahel) position in Tin-Akoff close to the Malian border.
JNIM have issued a claiming to have taken control of an IS-SP (Islamic State Sahel) position in Tin-Akoff close to the Malian border.
January 24, 2026 at 10:19 AM
23.01 #BurkinaFaso
JNIM have issued a claiming to have taken control of an IS-SP (Islamic State Sahel) position in Tin-Akoff close to the Malian border.
JNIM have issued a claiming to have taken control of an IS-SP (Islamic State Sahel) position in Tin-Akoff close to the Malian border.
22.01 #Mali
Security Forces issued a statement announcing that airstrikes in the Kidal region had destroyed two terrorist vehicles in the Kidal region.
Security Forces issued a statement announcing that airstrikes in the Kidal region had destroyed two terrorist vehicles in the Kidal region.
January 24, 2026 at 10:08 AM
22.01 #Mali
Security Forces issued a statement announcing that airstrikes in the Kidal region had destroyed two terrorist vehicles in the Kidal region.
Security Forces issued a statement announcing that airstrikes in the Kidal region had destroyed two terrorist vehicles in the Kidal region.
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Great article from #Yle on mood in #Kangerlussuaq #Greenland concerning possible return of #US #USA to abandoned militarybase.
Article can be auto-translated. Contains great pics and videos
yle.fi/a/74-20205198
Article can be auto-translated. Contains great pics and videos
yle.fi/a/74-20205198
Tälläinen on Yhdysvaltain entinen tukikohta, jossa lähestyvien lentokoneiden ääni pelottaa
Kangerlussuaqissa sijaitsi yksi Yhdysvaltain tukikohdista Grönlannissa. Kävimme kysymässä kyläläisten mielialoja presidentti Trumpin uhkailun alla.
yle.fi
January 24, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Great article from #Yle on mood in #Kangerlussuaq #Greenland concerning possible return of #US #USA to abandoned militarybase.
Article can be auto-translated. Contains great pics and videos
yle.fi/a/74-20205198
Article can be auto-translated. Contains great pics and videos
yle.fi/a/74-20205198
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Okay sorry one more shot:
January 23, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Okay sorry one more shot:
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#BBCNews - South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 24, 2026 at 5:31 AM
#BBCNews - South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
France to launch #Orion26 military exercise from Feb 8 to Apr 30, involving about 12,500 soldiers, 25 ships including aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, 140 aircraft and helicopters, and 1,200 drones to test high-intensity, multi-domain operations with 24 allied nations.
January 23, 2026 at 10:28 AM
France to launch #Orion26 military exercise from Feb 8 to Apr 30, involving about 12,500 soldiers, 25 ships including aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, 140 aircraft and helicopters, and 1,200 drones to test high-intensity, multi-domain operations with 24 allied nations.
#Libya
An interesting post from a Libyan account (@tkyroogklshytk on X) posted to Facebook showing what appears to be 04 Scud-B launchers moving to southern Tripoli.
The video has no date and the SRBM launchers are likely not operational.
An interesting post from a Libyan account (@tkyroogklshytk on X) posted to Facebook showing what appears to be 04 Scud-B launchers moving to southern Tripoli.
The video has no date and the SRBM launchers are likely not operational.
January 23, 2026 at 10:04 AM
#Libya
An interesting post from a Libyan account (@tkyroogklshytk on X) posted to Facebook showing what appears to be 04 Scud-B launchers moving to southern Tripoli.
The video has no date and the SRBM launchers are likely not operational.
An interesting post from a Libyan account (@tkyroogklshytk on X) posted to Facebook showing what appears to be 04 Scud-B launchers moving to southern Tripoli.
The video has no date and the SRBM launchers are likely not operational.
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#Palermo idling off #Gibraltar having avoided #TSS #TrafficSeparationSchemes and #ReportingLines off #Spain #Portugal as its usual modus operandi (skirting well into the #Atlantic)
#Russia #BalticSea #Mediterranean
#Russia #BalticSea #Mediterranean
January 23, 2026 at 7:32 AM
#Palermo idling off #Gibraltar having avoided #TSS #TrafficSeparationSchemes and #ReportingLines off #Spain #Portugal as its usual modus operandi (skirting well into the #Atlantic)
#Russia #BalticSea #Mediterranean
#Russia #BalticSea #Mediterranean
I don't really cover Nigeria as my main focus is on the AES nation & other countries in North Africa but just wanted to highlight the intense fighting that has been going on this month the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State.
January 23, 2026 at 7:29 AM
I don't really cover Nigeria as my main focus is on the AES nation & other countries in North Africa but just wanted to highlight the intense fighting that has been going on this month the Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State.
22.01 #Mali
JNIM issued a statement claiming to have seized a Security Forces position on the outskirts of Sikasso city.
Security Forces later issued a statement that they conducted an operation against the JNIM elements who attacked the position, capturing weapons, IED's & other equipment.
JNIM issued a statement claiming to have seized a Security Forces position on the outskirts of Sikasso city.
Security Forces later issued a statement that they conducted an operation against the JNIM elements who attacked the position, capturing weapons, IED's & other equipment.
January 23, 2026 at 6:37 AM
22.01 #Mali
JNIM issued a statement claiming to have seized a Security Forces position on the outskirts of Sikasso city.
Security Forces later issued a statement that they conducted an operation against the JNIM elements who attacked the position, capturing weapons, IED's & other equipment.
JNIM issued a statement claiming to have seized a Security Forces position on the outskirts of Sikasso city.
Security Forces later issued a statement that they conducted an operation against the JNIM elements who attacked the position, capturing weapons, IED's & other equipment.