The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) of Somalia conducted an operation in Basra that resulted in the death of a leader of an Al-Shabaab mortar unit. According to NISA, this operation significantly impacted the network responsible for planning and executing mortar attacks. However, subsequent intelligence reports suggested that the group removed the bodies of their slain leaders from the site and buried them elsewhere.

A separatist Tuareg-led group and a regional al-Qaeda affiliate have claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks on army positions in Mali. These renewed assaults highlight ongoing tensions and security challenges in the region, as various factions continue to vie for control and influence.

The government has extended a security operation in Marsabit for an additional 30 days, declaring multiple areas as dangerous. The affected locations include Hillo Gorgora, Hillo Orofa, Hillo Walkite, Hillo Tanzania, and several others, as part of ongoing efforts to address security concerns in the region.

Bandits have reportedly killed a chief imam in Sokoto state, which has raised renewed concerns about insecurity and violent attacks in northern Nigeria, according to Legit.ng.

Somali nationals have evacuated the townships of Potchefstroom following lootings at their spaza shops, according to Shine Farar, chairperson of the Somali Community Gauteng. The shop owners decided to leave the area due to safety concerns stemming from the incident.

Three suspects were arrested in Migori County following an intelligence-led operation by detectives, which resulted in the recovery of two illegal firearms, ammunition, and a cache of suspected stolen property, according to Capital FM.