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Jihadist and separatist forces in Mali are attempting to blockade the capital, Bamako, following their seizure of a strategic northern military stronghold. The offensive, launched more than a week ago, aims to oust the ruling junta and resulted in the death of Mali's defence minister on its first day. France 24 terrorism expert Wassim Nasr has explained the latest developments in the campaign.
france24.comJihadist and separatist forces in Mali are attempting to blockade the capital, Bamako, following their seizure of a strategic military stronghold in the north, France 24 reported. The rebels seized the northern stronghold since launching the offensive, which has now entered its second week. The offensive began more than a week before May 4, 2026, with the aim of ousting the ruling junta in Mali.
On the first day of the offensive, Mali’s defence minister was killed. Wassim Nasr, a France 24 terrorism expert, explains the latest developments in the Mali offensive, according to the outlet.
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