JNIM releases about 60 civilian hostages in Mali
About 60 civilians held hostage by the al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (Jnim) were released between Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14, according to […]
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Mali: Human Rights Watch Accuses All Sides of Serious Abuses Amid Escalating Conflict and Violence in Mali
In a report published on Monday, June 29, 2026, Human Rights Watch (HRW) says all parties to Mali’s escalating conflict—including jihadist groups, separatist fighters, and […]
Mali Launches Motorcycle and Tricycle Registration Drive to Strengthen Security
Mali on Monday, 15 June 2026, began a nationwide “special operation” to register motorcycles and tricycles as part of efforts to strengthen security and combat […]
France urges nationals to leave Mali amid escalating terrorism attacks and rebel offensives
France has advised its citizens in Mali to “plan a temporary departure as soon as possible” via remaining commercial flights, following a sharp deterioration in […]
Goïta Vows Sustained Military Offensive After April 25 Attacks in Mali
Mali’s Transitional President, Assimi Goïta, has pledged that military operations will continue until all groups responsible for the April 25 attacks are neutralized and national […]
Mali Defence Minister Killed in Coordinated Jihadist Assault as Nationwide Attacks Intensify
Mali’s Defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed after sustaining injuries from a suicide truck bombing that targeted his residence in Kati near the capital, Bamako, […]
Chad’s soldiers sent to Mali for peacekeeping operation return home
Chad’s transitional leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno welcomed Thursday November 30 home the country’s contingent that operated in Mali under the UN peacekeeping Mission known […]
One peacekeeper killed in a “terrorist” attack in Kidal
A peacekeeper from the United Nations mission in Mali was killed and three others wounded Wednesday morning in an attack on their convoy in Kidal […]
U.N. says Benin will terminate contribution to peacekeeping mission in Mali
The government of Benin is preparing to withdraw its troops operating in Mali under the auspices of the UN Mission in Mali (UNMIS). A verbal […]
Barkhane: A second French military base transferred to the Malians
The anti-jihadist force Barkhane has transferred to the Malian army the base of Tessalit, in northern Mali, as part of the restructuring of its operations […]