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The Japan TimesMalians Describe Killings and Torture by Army and Russian Fighters
Malian refugees in Mauritania reported that government soldiers and Russian paramilitaries killed and tortured civilians during operations against jihadists. Data from conflict monitor ACLED shows more than 8,500 deaths linked to these operations since 2020.
france24.comAl-Qaeda-linked fighters blockade roads to Mali capital
Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have blocked key roads leading to Bamako, Mali's capital. Malian truck drivers continue to transport food and fuel from Ivory Coast ports despite the risk of attacks.
france24.comMali's Goita Assumes Defence Minister Role After Predecessor Killed in Attacks
Mali's junta leader has taken over as defence minister following the killing of the previous minister in coordinated attacks by jihadist and separatist groups. The move comes amid ongoing security challenges, including a partial blockade on the capital. Regional alliances and joi…
citizen.co.zaTuareg Rebels and Jihadists Take Control of Kidal; Mali Defence Minister Killed in Separate Attack
Tuareg rebels and jihadist forces captured the strategic northern town of Kidal in Mali after coordinated attacks, forcing Russian troops to withdraw. Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a separate explosive attack on his residence. Russia stated its forces would remain i…
france24.comMalian Forces Regain Control of Border Town from Islamic State-Linked Insurgents
Malian forces have reasserted control over a town on the Niger border after Islamic State-linked insurgents entered it this week. The development follows coordinated attacks, including one on a military base near the capital. The events highlight ongoing efforts to secure territo…
Ministerio de Defensa de Rusia / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Mali Government Confirms Death of Defense Chief General Sadio Camara
The government of Mali has confirmed that General Sadio Camara, the country's defense chief, was killed during an ongoing offensive by militant groups. The incident involved a vehicle-borne attack amid clashes with Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and the Azawad Liberation Fr…
france24.comMali Defence Minister Killed in Coordinated Attacks Amid Russian Forces Withdrawal from Kidal
Mali's defence minister was killed in coordinated attacks on military sites and his home near the capital Bamako. Tuareg rebels announced a deal for the withdrawal of Russian Africa Corps forces from the northern town of Kidal, which they now control. The attacks were claimed by…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMali's Defense Minister General Sadio Camara Dies in Coordinated Attacks on Military Sites
Mali's Defense Minister General Sadio Camara was killed amid coordinated attacks on military sites across the country. He was a central figure in the military government that seized power after coups in 2020 and 2021. Al Jazeera reported the incident, with operations involving Nu…
The original uploader was Taguelmoust at French Wikipedia. / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Clashes Break Out in Mali's Kidal Between Tuareg Fighters and Government Troops
Fresh fighting broke out in the key town of Kidal in Mali on Sunday between Tuareg rebels backed by jihadists and government forces supported by Russian mercenaries. The clashes followed coordinated insurgent strikes across the Sahel nation the previous day. @AFP reported the dev…
thehindu.comJNIM and ALF Forces Launch Coordinated Offensive on Multiple Malian Cities Including Bamako
Jihadists from JNIM and pro-independence Tuaregs from the ALF carried out a large-scale offensive against several Malian cities on April 25, 2026. Government forces, aided by Russian allies, regained control of Bamako by evening. General Assimi Goïta, head of the ruling junta, re…
France 24JNIM and Tuareg Separatists Claim Joint Attacks on Bamako Airport and Northern Mali Cities
An al-Qaida-linked group and Tuareg rebels carried out joint attacks on military sites in Bamako and other cities. The assaults targeted airports, bases and urban areas, prompting security measures and international condemnations. Fighting continued into Sunday in northern region…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJNIM Offers Non-Interference Deal to Russia Regarding Trapped Africa Corps Units
The jihadist group JNIM has proposed a deal to Russia involving non-interference in exchange for leaving trapped Africa Corps units unharmed. The group described the arrangement as an alliance rather than temporary cooperation. Russia is reportedly considering the terms amid the…
Photo: Kagou Dicko / UnsplashGovernment Officials and Army Withdraw from Kidal, Allowing Militants to Take Governor's Palace
Militants have taken control of the Governor’s Palace in Kidal, Northeastern Mali. This follows the withdrawal of government officials and the Malian Army from the area. The events were reported by @sentdefender.
thehindu.comArmed Groups Launch Coordinated Attacks on Military Sites in Mali
Gunmen targeted military positions in Mali's capital Bamako and several other cities in an apparently coordinated assault early Saturday. The army reported engaging unidentified terrorist groups, with residents hearing gunfire and explosions near airports and bases. The attacks i…
rt.comGunfire Reported Near Mali's International Airport in Bamako
Gunfire erupted near Modibo Keïta International Airport in Mali's capital early Saturday, according to an Associated Press journalist and local residents. Sustained heavy weapons fire was heard, with helicopters patrolling overhead. The cause remains unclear, and no group has cla…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGagan Gupta's Family Office Agrees to Fund Second Gold Mine in Mali
The family office of Indian businessman Gagan Gupta has agreed to fund a second gold mine in Mali. This development occurs amid ongoing disputes between the Malian government and mining investors. The agreement was reported on April 17, 2026.