Sahel

Why do Sahel bases fall so often?

Poor base design, insurgent strategy, and a cycle of looting explain why government outposts keep falling.

Jun 3 • War Mapper

Islamic State tries its luck

As the Malian Army struggles with the JNIM/FLA coalition, IS moves in.

Apr 29 • War Mapper

Mali Hit by Major Coordinated Offensive

Cities and military sites across Mali targeted in large-scale offensive operaitons.

Apr 26 • War Mapper

Attack on Niamey Airport in Niger

The attack on the Airport

Feb 3 • War Mapper

Armed Chinese Container Ship, US Strikes on IS, and Libyan Generals Killed

The Weekly Brief - 27 Dec 2025

Dec 27, 2025 • War Mapper

A Failed Coup in Benin and a Convoy Going Nowhere

The Saturday Brief - 13 Dec 2025

Dec 13, 2025 • War Mapper

Niger’s Uranium convoy and Guinea-Bissau’s coup

The Saturday Brief - 6 Dec 2025

Dec 5, 2025 • War Mapper

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