Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali
Several sources tell Reuters and AFP the al-Qaeda-affiliated assailants hit two villages in Mopti region on Wednesday.
Several sources tell Reuters and AFP the al-Qaeda-affiliated assailants hit two villages in Mopti region on Wednesday.
JNIM and Tuareg separatists continue their attacks against Mali’s military government.
Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?
As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.
Video has been published by Russian mercenaries showing a heavy gun battle between Mali’s military and rebels.
As military government battles to reassert control, spokesperson for Tuareg rebels says it will fall ‘sooner or later’.
Thousands of Malians have been forced to flee their country as several groups, including the army, assault them.
Russia, which has been making inroads into the Sahel through defence partnerships, now faces scrutiny.
Mali’s military leader says the country is ‘under control’ after what’s been described as an attempted coup.
JNIM has announced the beginning of a “total siege” on Mali’s capital Bamako.
First sighting of Goita since rebel attacks comes as Russia seeks to dampen speculation over ally’s military government.
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