Mali

At Least 20 Killed in Mali Attacks Blamed on Jihadists

At least 20 people were killed in attacks on villages in central Mali that have been the target of jihadist groups.

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Mali Receives Turkish Akinci Drones to Fight Armed Groups

Mali has acquired Turkish-made Akinci drones to bolster its army’s capabilities in the fight against armed groups.

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Stretching Moscow Thin: Ukraine’s Global Strategy Against Russia

Ukraine has expanded the conflict with Russia beyond its borders to strategically target Russian assets and influence in regions like Africa and the Middle East.

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Three Sahel Military Juntas Sign Satellite Deal With Russia

The military regimes of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have signed a deal to procure telecommunications and surveillance satellite technology from Russia.

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Bamako Breached: JNIM’s Capital Strike Signals Dangerous New Chapter for Mali

JNIM's successful attack on Mali's capital Bamako highlights the junta's inability to effectively counter the growing threat of militant groups.

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Al-Qaeda-Linked Jihadist Group Claims Rare Attack on Mali Capital

An Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Mali's capital that saw them temporarily take control of part of the international airport.

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Gunmen Attack Police Base in Mali Capital

Gunmen attacked a military police base early Tuesday in Malian capital Bamako, gunfire and explosions were heard and the airport was closed.

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Mali Separatists Say Killed Dozens of Wagner, Government Fighters

Separatists in northern Mali said they killed dozens of fighters from the Russian mercenary group Wagner and government troops near the Algerian border.

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Mali Army Admits ‘Large Number’ of Losses in Fighting in North

In a rare admission, the Malian army said it suffered a "large number" of deaths during fighting in the north last week.

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Mali Separatists Claim Major Victory Over Army, Russian Allies

A mainly Tuareg separatist coalition claimed a major victory over Mali's army and its Russian allies following three days of intense fighting in a district on the Algerian border.

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