Today's Top Reports
Benin
Soldiers attacked in Pendjari National Park
Gunmen killed seven Benin soldiers in an attack in the north of the country in Pendjari National Park. The attack occurred in a border area where Benin faces growing spillover from jihadist conflicts in the Sahel, as well as criminal gangs and smugglers. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet. This event took place on 06/05/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/soldiers-attacked-in-pendjari-national-park/
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso to get more military aid and training from Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that Moscow will send more military supplies and instructors to Burkina Faso to enhance the country's defense capabilities. This decision was made during Lavrov's official visit to Burkina Faso. This event took place on 06/05/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/burkina-faso-to-get-more-military-aid-and-training-from-russia/
Democratic Republic of Congo
ADF attack in North Kivu
At least 16 people were killed by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a suspected Islamist rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province. The ADF, which is allied to Islamic State, has been operating in the region for almost three decades. The victims were hacked to death with machetes in their homes or in the fields, with some being executed while trying to escape. This event took place on 06/05/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/adf-attack-in-north-kivu-4/
Germany
Stabbing attack wounds AfD candidate in Mannheim
A member of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party was stabbed and injured in Mannheim. The candidate, who remains unidentified, confronted someone trying to tear down an election poster and was attacked with a knife. The candidate's injuries are not life-threatening. The attacker has been detained. The incident occurred during the campaign for local elections in Baden-Wuerttemberg. This event took place on 06/05/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/stabbing-attack-wounds-afd-candidate-in-mannheim/
Lebanon
US Embassy in Beirut targeted by gunfire
A gunman fired shots at the US Embassy in Beirut, according to the Lebanese army. The army fired back and injured the attacker, who was then taken to a hospital for treatment. This event took place on 06/05/2024.
View the Full Report and Map Here: https://www.geopolitical.report/us-embassy-in-beirut-targeted-by-gunfire/
Below are all 44 event summaries for our reports that we've mapped over the last day. Geopolitical Report Pro subscribers can view complete reports and maps at the links under each summary.
