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The Guardianpolitics37 days ago
Mali Launches Airstrikes on Kidal as Islamist-Tuareg Coalition Seizes Northern Town
Mali’s armed forces, backed by Russian mercenaries, targeted the key northern town of Kidal this week after it fell to a coalition of Islamist extremists and Tuareg separatists in late April 2026. The offensive killed Defence Minister Sadio Camara and the head of military intelli…
france24.compolitics42 days ago
Russian Forces Withdraw From Kidal After Negotiated Deal With Tuareg Militants
Russian troops negotiated a safe-passage deal with militants and left the northern Malian town of Kidal last month after simultaneous attacks by al Qaeda-linked fighters and Tuareg rebels on April 25. The Azawad Liberation Front declared Kidal free the next day.
gatestoneinstitute.orgpolitics45 days ago
Rebel and Jihadist Forces Capture Towns in Northern Mali
Rebel and jihadist fighters seized several towns in northern Mali, prompting the withdrawal of Russian paramilitary forces. Damaged equipment was left behind at an abandoned barracks of Russia’s Africa Corps in Kidal. Mali has faced an ongoing security crisis since the rebel alli…
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bbc.co.ukworld46 days ago
Militants Ambush Truck Convoy Headed to Blockaded Bamako
Militants ambushed a convoy of fruit trucks traveling to Mali's capital Bamako on Wednesday, according to a transportation workers union. The attack comes amid a blockade of the city announced by militants last month following coordinated attacks across the country. The governmen…
france24.comworld48 days ago
Dozens of Malian Soldiers Captured by Separatist Forces in Kidal
Separatist forces in Mali have captured dozens of soldiers, according to recent reports. Footage shows the detained troops in the northern town of Kidal. The incident involves the Azawad Liberation Front, as stated in coverage from Al Jazeera.
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france24.compolitics48 days agoUpdated
Rebels Seize Northern Stronghold in Mali
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 mini…
France 24world50 days ago
Russia Says It Will Maintain Military Presence in Mali
Russia has rejected demands from Tuareg separatists to withdraw its forces from Mali following coordinated attacks that forced a retreat from a northern town. The assaults, involving jihadist groups and rebels, resulted in the death of Mali's defense minister and seizures of key…
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france24.comworld51 days ago
JNIM and FLA Fighters Seize Tessalit Base, Set Up Checkpoints Near Bamako
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM rebels and Tuareg separatists from the FLA have seized the town of Tessalit and set up checkpoints around Bamako. Attacks resulted in the killing of Mali's defence minister, Sadio Camara. Russia’s African Corps denied claims of base abandonment amid ongoing c…
yahoo.compolitics51 days ago
Russian Forces Escort Fuel Convoy to Bamako
Russian forces escorted a fuel tanker column to Mali's capital Bamako, protected by armored vehicles, as JNIM imposed a blockade following its offensive against the ruling junta. The Al Qaeda-affiliated group, allied with the Azawad Liberation Front, seized northern cities includ…
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The Guardianworld53 days ago
U.S. Reports $30 Billion Gain on Intel Investment; UK Lists Biobank Data; Mali Rebels Issue Demands
President Trump announced U.S. government profits of over $30 billion from an August 2025 Intel stock purchase. In Mali, Tuareg rebels demanded Russian fighters withdraw after capturing Kidal and killing the defense minister. UK officials addressed further leaks of Biobank health…
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citizen.co.zaworld53 days ago
Mali Defense Minister Killed in Rebel Attacks; Junta Leader Affirms Control
Mali's junta chief Assimi Goita stated the country is under control following large-scale attacks by jihadists and Tuareg separatists that killed the defence minister. The assaults led to territorial advances in northern Mali, placing the army on the defensive. Regional dynamics…
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Semaforworld56 days agoUpdated
Mali's Defense Minister Killed in Coordinated Attacks; Separatists and Jihadists Seize Multiple Towns
Mali's Defense Minister Gen. Sadio Camara died after a suicide car bomb targeted his residence amid widespread assaults by jihadist and separatist forces. The attacks led to seizures of towns and military bases, with at least 16 wounded. Officials announced a curfew and national…
The Independentworld56 days ago
Militants and Separatists Launch Coordinated Attacks Across Mali, Wounding 16
Islamic militants linked to al-Qaida and Tuareg separatists carried out joint attacks on Mali's capital and other cities, marking a significant escalation in the conflict. Government forces reported 16 wounded and several militants killed. A curfew was imposed in Bamako amid clai…
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abcnews.go.comworld57 days agoUpdated
Russian Africa Corps Helicopter Shot Down in Mali, Crew Killed
Malian rebels have shot down a helicopter operated by the Russian Africa Corps, a military-run mercenary group, amid an ongoing offensive in the region. The incident resulted in the loss of the helicopter's crew. The event highlights escalating conflicts involving foreign militar…
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citizen.co.zaworld57 days agoUpdated
Tuareg Separatists and JNIM Launch Joint Attacks on Malian Military Positions Nationwide
An Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group and Tuareg rebels have joined forces to attack military positions nationwide in Mali. Explosions and gunfire erupted in the capital Bamako and other cities, with fighting reported in multiple locations. Mali's army is repelling the assaults, amid…
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tass.comworld57 days ago
Coordinated Attacks by Militant Groups Target Malian Military Positions
Militant groups including the Azawad Liberation Front and the Group for the Support of Islam launched simultaneous attacks on Malian government forces in multiple locations. Clashes are ongoing in eastern Mali, particularly in Gao. The assaults mark a coordinated push against mil…
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france24.comworld57 days ago
Militant Group Seizes Key Military Base in Kidal as Malian and Russian Forces Withdraw
The Azawad Liberation Front has taken near complete control of Kidal and large portions of the Gao Region in eastern Mali amid ongoing anti-government operations. The group raised its flag over a military base in Kidal after Malian and Russian forces withdrew. Militants continue…
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