Africa File, October 10, 2024: AUSSOM Challenges; Fano Counteroffensive; DRC Attacks FDLR; Mali’s Northern Challenges; Togo Border PressureAuthors: Liam Karr, Kathryn Tyson, and Yale FordData Cutoff: October 10, 2024, at 10 a.m.Editor's Note: The Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute publishes these updates with support from the Institute for the Study of War. Fano attacks have remained at consistent levels since the ENDF launched its campaign on October 1. Fano conducted 16 attacks targeting the ENDF from September 20 to 26, compared with 21 attacks from September 27 to October 3. Fano Attacks Targeting the ENDF in the Amhara RegionSource: Kathryn Tyson; Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project. The main Jama’at Nusrat al Islam (JNIM) attack targeted the military base in Ber, beginning with three suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (SVBIEDs) followed by additional militants.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 11, 2024 01:39 UTC