Jules Duhamel

Map of JNIM and ISSP activity in Benin, Niger and Nigeria borderlands

“𝗔𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀New analysis of data shows how militant networks are expanding southward from the Sahel into the borderlands of Benin, Niger, and Nigeria. Limited state presence, weak border control, and fragmented bandit and hunter groups leave space for expansion. Forest belts offer concealment, mobility, and staging […]

Abduction of U.S. Citizen in Niamey, Niger (22 October 2025) [Updated]

Niger

A US citizen was reportedly abducted by unknown armed men around 2:30 a.m. on October 22 in Niamey. The Château I neighbourhood, where he was based, is normally considered as highly secure, due to its proximity of the Presidential Palace, embassies, and key institutions. According to CBS, citing Nigerien sources, the kidnapped American’s phone was

Niger Conflict Map 2025: JNIM, Islamic State, and JAS Activity

Niger

IS militants are pursuing their eastward expansion, notably into Tahoua & Dosso, and into northwestern Nigeria. JNIM is mostly active in the southwest, near the borders of Burkina Faso and Benin. Source: Jules Duhamel, using ACLED data.

Niger – Map of Islamic State activity (January-July 2025)

Niger

Islamic State militants are continuing their eastward expansion, notably into Tahoua and Dosso regions, and into northwestern Nigeria (Kebbi, Sokoto).

Niger – Map of JNIM activity (January-July 2025)

Niger

Security overview of the Islamic State expansion into Northwest Nigeria

Niger, Nigeria

🗺️ Security overview of the Islamic State expansion into Northwest 🇳🇬 #Nigeria. Crossborder activity also highlighted in 🇳🇪#Niger and 🇧🇯 #Benin. The #Lakurawa militia operating in the area is suspected to be affiliated with #ISGS/#ISSP. Source: @ACLEDINFO

Niger – Map of jihadist militant groups activity (Jan–May 2024)

Niger

🟨 JNIM present around 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso’s border & close to Niamey, and towards northern 🇧🇯 Benin. 🟩 IS strongly present in Tillabery, Tahoua (+ISWAP in Diffa). Some activity recorded in Dosso as well. 🟪 JAS in Diffa. Source: @ACLEDINFO

Niger: Regional monitoring map (11 August 2023) [updated]

Niger

🚩 More details about the ECOWAS standby force are emerging. RFI reports it will be constituted of 25.000 troops, with most coming from 🇳🇬 Nigeria. 🔹🇨🇮 Côte d’Ivoire announced it will commit up to 1100 troops. 🔹 RFI reports that 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau would also participate to the force. 🔹 🌍🇫🇷🇺🇸 The African Union, France, and

Niger: Regional monitoring map (10 August 2023)

Niger

🚩 The ECOWAS orders the deployment of its standby force “to restore constitutional order in Niger”. Still unclear what it implies yet. ◽️The Associated Press reports the junta threatens to kill Bazoum if a military intervention is conducted. ◽️ 🇺🇸 The US expressed concern over Bazoum’s health and safety. ◽️🇳🇪 The junta appointed a new

Niger: appointment of a new government by the junta

Niger

Of the 21 positions, 15 ministries are held by civilians, and 6 by military officers. Complete list: PRIME MINISTER (Appointed on 7 August 2023)Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine PRINCIPAL PRIVATE SECRETARY OF THE CNSP PRESIDENTSoumana Boubacar MINISTER FOREIGN AFFAIRSBakary Yaou Sangaré MINISTER OF PETROLEUM, MINES, AND ENERGYMahaman Moustapha Barké MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTSAlio Daouda