Mali

Mali’s Army and Russia’s Wagner Killed and Tortured Civilians, Amnesty Says

Amnesty says Mali's army and Russia's Wagner Group killed at least 34 civilians and tortured detainees, five of whom died,...

September 29, 2026

Mali Explained: The Junta, the Gold and the Jihadist War Nearing Bamako

Mali explained: who runs the Sahel junta, how a US$30 billion gold economy works, and why a jihadist fuel blockade...

September 25, 2026

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, 2026

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

China Arms Mali With Armored Vehicles and Air Defense

China delivered VN22 armored vehicles, SR-5 rocket launchers and Yitian air defense to Mali in 2025-26, deepening its role after...

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

Mali Jails Journalist Two Years Over Kidal Remark

A Bamako cybercrime court sentenced Le Témoin editor Abdrahamane Keïta to two years on 14 September over a television remark...

September 16, 2026

Algerian Prime Minister Due in Bamako to Deepen the Mali Reset

Algeria’s prime minister was due in Bamako on Monday with a message from President Tebboune, continuing a reset that reopened...

September 14, 2026