Mali Junta Holds Crisis Meeting as Jihadist Attacks Surge in the Centre
Mali's junta leader Assimi Goïta held a crisis meeting after jihadists killed about 100 soldiers at Dioura and struck the...
September 21, 2026Topic
Africa Corps
Attack on Mali Army Camp at Dioura Kills at Least 100 Soldiers
JNIM's 10 September attack on Mali's Dioura army camp killed at least 100 soldiers and five Russian Africa Corps personnel,...
September 20, 2026
Russian Africa Corps Commanders Approve Mali’s Drone Strikes, an Investigation Finds
Russian Africa Corps commanders approve air strikes in Mali even when Malian pilots fly the drones, according to a report...
September 17, 2026
Mali Opens Special Forces Headquarters at Sénou Near Bamako
Mali inaugurated a special forces headquarters at Sénou near Bamako on 15 September 2026, activating its Commandement des opérations spéciales.
September 16, 2026
Niger Blames France for Failed Mutiny; Paris Denies
Niger blames France for the failed 29 August mutiny in Niamey. Paris calls the accusation pure fantasy. What the cabinet...
September 6, 2026
Algeria Sends Fighter Jets to Niamey, Alongside Russia’s Africa Corps
Algerian fighter jets landed in Niamey on Sunday, four Su-30s and a tanker, a day after Niger's junta said it...
September 1, 2026
Human Rights Watch Says Russia’s Africa Corps Killed Nine Villagers in Mali
Human Rights Watch says Russia's Africa Corps killed nine civilians at Bombori in Mali on 10 July 2026, including four...
August 21, 2026
Malian Army Convoy Ambushed by Tuareg Separatists Near Strategic Anefis
Anefis ambush: Tuareg separatists and JNIM killed at least 50 Malian soldiers near Tabankort, exposing weak control of northern Mali's...
July 20, 2026
Russia Offers to Secure Mozambique’s Gas, Triggering Europe’s Energy Nightmare
On 9 July 2026, Sergey Lavrov offered to secure Mozambique’s $20 billion gas hub, threatening Europe’s alternative to Russian energy.
July 17, 2026