Africa Conflict Daily Brief - 11 February, 2026

This daily brief examines heightened military posturing and strategic deployments amid ongoing diplomatic engagement, as major powers balance deterrence, signaling, and negotiation. It assesses force movements, operational readiness, and alliance dynamics alongside parallel diplomatic tracks, highlighting indicators that shape escalation risk and crisis management across multiple theaters. The brief is designed to support timely situational awareness by contextualizing tactical developments within broader geopolitical and security trends.

SOMALIA

• Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, met with the Secretary General of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), Major General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, in Saudi Arabia. The parties discussed bilateral cooperation in countering extremist ideology and combating terrorism.

• State Minister of Defence Omar Abdi Ali met in Mogadishu with a delegation led by Turkish Navy Chief of Staff Vice Admiral Mustafa Kaya. The sides discussed cooperation in maritime security, training, and capacity-building between Somalia and Türkiye.

• Deputy Minister of Defence Omar Ali Abdi and SNA Commander Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamed visited the Turkish naval vessel TCG SANCAKTAR in Mogadishu. The visit took place within the framework of military cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye.

• SNA Commander Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamed met with U.S. Defense Attaché Colonel Wills in Mogadishu. The meeting focused on counter-terrorism operations in Somalia and efforts to combat piracy.

• Clashes erupted near Jamaame between the Somali National Army, Jubaland forces, and al-Shabaab. The Somali Ministry of Defence stated that 14 militants were neutralized, while al-Shabaab claimed that 32 soldiers were killed in an ambush.

NIGER

• MPLJ stated that 24 security personnel were killed in an attack on the Djibeilla oil site in the Agadem region. The group reported damage to oil infrastructure and the destruction of three vehicles, and warned CNPC against conducting business with the Niger government.

• JNIM stated that three soldiers were killed, two military vehicles were destroyed, and weapons and equipment were seized in an attack on a military post in Kouri.

NIGERIA

• Following a statement by the AFRICOM commander, it was reported that the United States will deploy an additional 200 troops to Nigeria. The U.S. forces will not participate in combat operations and will provide training and technical support to Nigerian troops.

BURKINA FASO

JNIM claimed:

• One soldier was killed and rifles and ammunition were seized in an attack on a military post in Tenkodogo.

• There were casualties in an IED attack between Djibo and Bourzanga.

• An army patrol was targeted with two IEDs between Barga and Koumbani.

• Seven soldiers were killed and motorcycles, rifles, and ammunition were seized in attacks on two military posts in Rambo and Bango.

• Two VDP were killed and a motorcycle and rifles were seized in an attack on a military post in Oula.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

• FARDC conducted drone strikes against AFC/M23 positions near Mindjendje village in the Walikale territory of North Kivu. The strikes were carried out near Mpety in the Kisimba group area.

• Erik Prince’s military support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo was confirmed. The founder of Blackwater deployed a private security force and drone support to help secure the strategic city of Uvira against Rwanda-backed rebels.