Malian Army, Russian Africa Corps convoy attacked in northern Mali
A convoy carrying Malian soldiers and fighters from the Russian paramilitary Africa Corps came under attack in northern Mali on Thursday, according to three security […]
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Burkina Faso’s Traore calls for deeper Sahel cooperation as AES marks second anniversary
Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traore on Monday, July 6, called for stronger cooperation among Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger as the Confederation of Sahel States […]
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 […]
Sahel Bloc Backs Niger After Deadly Niamey Airport Attack, Praises Military Response
The Confederation of Sahel States has voiced strong solidarity with Niger following last Thursday’s terrorist attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, which left […]
Niger: 35 Killed as Militants Attack Niger’s Main International Airport
At least 35 people were killed on Thursday after heavily armed militants launched an attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in the Nigerien capital, Niamey, […]
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 […]
Deadly Attacks in Central Mali Deepen Security Crisis as JNIM Expands Offensive
Several people have been killed in coordinated attacks on the villages of Kori Kori and Gomossogou in central Mali, authorities confirmed on Thursday, as insecurity […]
Malian Army says 50 militants killed in nationwide air strikes amid escalating insecurity
The Malian Army on Tuesday announced that it had carried out coordinated air strikes across multiple regions, neutralizing about 50 militants and destroying key logistics […]
Russia Vows Continued Military Presence in Mali After April 25 Offensive
The Kremlin reaffirmed that Russian forces will remain in Mali to support the government in its fight against terrorism, following renewed offensives by Tuareg-led separatists […]
Goïta Assumes Mali Defence Portfolio After Camara’s Death on April 25
General Assimi Goïta, Mali’s transitional leader, has formally taken over as Minister of Defence, according to a decree announced on Monday, May 4. He replaces […]