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Mali Faces Mounting Security and Logistical Strain After April 25 Attacks

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 23 May 2026 08:09:03 +0000

Mali Faces Mounting Security and Logistical Strain After April 25 Attacks By: Zagazola Makama Mali’s security environment has entered a more complex and volatile phase following the coordinated attacks of April 25, 2026, attributed to Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and reported allied elements of the Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA). While official statements […]

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Mali Protests Saudi Media Reports, Accuses Journalists of Sowing Disinformation

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 23 May 2026 08:06:27 +0000

Mali Protests Saudi Media Reports, Accuses Journalists of Sowing Disinformation By: Zagazola Makama The Government of Mali has lodged a formal diplomatic protest with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over recent media reports concerning the security situation in northern Mali, particularly around the Kidal region. The protest follows broadcasts by Saudi-based media outlets Al Arabiya […]

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Malian Separatist Group Claims Gains, Alleges Expansion of Operations Across Key Cities

Zagazola Makama — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:42:44 +0000

Malian Separatist Group Claims Gains, Alleges Expansion of Operations Across Key Cities By: Zagazola Makama The Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLN) has announced what it described as new battlefield gains in northern Mali, including the alleged capture of Kidal, while also claiming expanded operations toward Gao and other strategic locations. In a series of […]

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12 Malian Soldiers Killed, Several Wounded As Attacks Mount After Release Of Jihadists

Adama Coulibaly — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:55:54 +0000

12 Malian Soldiers Killed, Several Wounded As Attacks Mount After Release Of Jihadists Adama Coulibaly Send an email There has been a marked increase in jihadist attacks on Malian soldiers and army locations after the recent release of over 200 jihadist prisoners by the new Malian authorities. The latest attack took place on the night of […]

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Who’s who in Mali’s military junta?

Nigeria Security Digest — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:12:21 +0000

Who’s who in Mali’s military junta? The junta that overthrew Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita on Tuesday and promised to lead the country to elections has provided little information about its membership. The five members of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) who appeared on television early on Wednesday morning to […]

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Mali Coup: China Opposes Forceful Transition

Nigeria Security Digest — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:56:21 +0000

Mali Coup: China Opposes Forceful Transition Send an email The spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry, Zhao Lijian has, on Wednesday, called upon the parties involved in the Mali crisis to abstain from exercising military power and to go for dialogue as a way of solving the disagreements. “China is closely monitoring the situation in Mali. […]

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Mali Crisis: Buhari’s visit a catalyst for peace, says Defence Minister

Nigeria Security Digest — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 19:40:28 +0000

Mali Crisis: Buhari’s visit a catalyst for peace, says Defence Minister The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) just back from Bamako, Mali has described the concluded mediation visit of President Muhammadu Buhari alongside other African leaders as a vista of hope to end crisis in the country. Defence Minister Magashi who […]

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Crisis In Mali Can Trigger Wave Of Insecurity Across West Africa, Obasanjo Warns

Nigeria Security Digest — Sat, 18 Jul 2020 11:07:35 +0000

Crisis In Mali Can Trigger Wave Of Insecurity Across West Africa, Obasanjo WarnsSend an ema Former Nigerian President and founder of the Africa Leadership Forum (ALF), Olusegun Obasanjo, has cautioned that the ongoing political crisis in Mali might spread to other countries in West Africa if nothing is done to restore peace. Reacting to worsening […]

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