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Security incidents in the Sahel remained acute in January. In Niger, a suspected jihadist attack resulted in the deaths of at least thirty-one civilians, with assailants also setting fire to shops. Meanwhile, in Burkina Faso, security officials announced they had foiled a plot to assassinate the country's leader, Ibrahim Traoré. The military junta and security minister stated the coup attempt was stopped, though they provided few details regarding the perpetrators or the planned timing.
Regional security dynamics saw significant developments. In Mali, a blockade raised concerns about the potential spread of terrorism from the Sahel into West Africa, prompting Egypt and Mali to hold talks aimed at coordinating anti-terrorism efforts. Separately, a border incident escalated tensions between Sudan and Chad. The Sudanese paramilitary Rapid Support Forces announced its troops had moved into Chad, expressing regret and characterizing a clash that killed seven Chadian soldiers as an accident. In response, the Chadian government issued a formal warning over the incident along their shared border.
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Heavy gunfire and explosions erupted near the international airport in Niger's capital. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack on an air force base in the city. Niger's military ruler vowed retaliation for the violence. A separate suspected jihadist attack in the country killed 31 civilians.
Heavy gunfire and explosions rocked the area near the international airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Residents reported hearing the sounds of a major attack. The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for the assault. After the incident, calm reportedly returned to the area.
Jihadist fighters carried out attacks on industrial targets in Mali. They destroyed a fuel tanker convoy and attacked three industrial sites in the city of Kayes, according to local officials.
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Sudanese paramilitary group says it entered Chad and regrets clash that killed Chadian soldiersThe Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a Sudanese paramilitary group, announced its forces had advanced into neighboring Chad. The RSF expressed regret for what it called an 'accidental' clash with Chadian troops. Chad's government warned the RSF after the incident, which it said resulted in the deaths of seven Chadian soldiers.