On 30 June 2026, Burkinabe Forces repelled a large scale assault in Gayéri, in the Komondjari Province, and Solhan and Sebba in the Yagha Province. Background Since 2014, Burkina Faso has been facing a deadly Islamist insurgency across the country. In the tri-border area, jihadist groups like JNIM and IS-GS have been very active, carrying out fast-paced attacks on military forces in the area. Solhan was previously the site of large massacre in 2021. Gayéri also faced another attack in 2025, in which 41 jihadists were killed. Attack The assaults were simultaneously launched at the same time in an attempt to overwhelm the defenses. The attacks were first spotted by VDP militiamen, who were able to get reinforcements in time to stop the attackers. Air support was also utlized during the defense. Aftermath In the aftermath of the battle, Burkinabe forces recovered 250 motorcycles, 353 firearms, and an assortment of equipment. The Burkinabe accused the French government of being behind, claiming it was launched in response to Burkina Faso severing relationships with France. References