Insurgents launched attacks on army positions in several cities and towns in northern Mali, including Anefis, Aguelhoc, and Gao. The Malian army reported that the situation is under control following these assaults, according to Premium Times.

Rebels in Mali have demonstrated their capability to challenge the central government, highlighting the junta's struggles to maintain control over the expansive Sahel nation. This situation underscores the ongoing difficulties faced by the ruling military government in managing security and governance in the region, according to Channels TV.

Nigeria is facing a regional security threat from the Sahel, compounding its existing challenges. The Armed Forces have been actively targeting terrorist groups in the North-East, dismantling criminal operations in the North-West, disrupting oil theft in the Niger Delta, and rescuing numerous kidnapped individuals across different areas of conflict.

Nigerian troops successfully repelled a terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base in Moriki, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, resulting in three injuries. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Friday, as reported by security analyst Zagazola Makama on social media.

The Nigerian Army has trained and deployed 14,000 new soldiers to enhance its counterterrorism efforts against terrorism, banditry, and other security threats in the country. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to expand military manpower, as stated by Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, during a media interaction.

Tension has escalated in Niger Republic as security measures were intensified around the Presidential Palace in Niamey following reports of unrest involving the armed forces. According to security sources, the Presidential Guard, supported by armoured vehicles, reinforced security around the Presidency during the night of July 3 and into July 4.