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, 2026Section
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Mali Retakes Anefis, Reopening the Road Toward Kidal
Anefis is back under Mali army control after nearly a week of fighting with JNIM and Tuareg rebels. Russian-backed troops...
July 11, 2026
Mali’s Battle for Anefis Tests Russia’s Grip on the Sahel
Battle for Anefis: Malian troops and Russian Africa Corps fighters are encircled as rebels downed a helicopter and routed a...
July 8, 2026
Mali Rebels Launch Their Widest Offensive Since 2012
Mali attacks hit Gao, Sévaré and Kati on July 4 as JNIM and FLA rebels pressed the widest offensive since...
July 6, 2026
Mali’s Fuel Blockade Tightens the Siege on Bamako
The Mali fuel blockade by al-Qaeda-linked JNIM has choked Bamako, torched 300+ tankers and stalled the economy. Here's why it...
June 15, 2026
Wagner’s Exit from Mali Exposes Costly Failures and Rising Risks
Russian mercenaries withdrew from Mali in mid-2025 after three years of operations that left behind civilian massacres
August 27, 2025
Mali-Türkiye Strategic Partnership: A Cornerstone of Ankara’s Global Ambitions
Mali’s deepening alliance with Türkiye represents a critical node in Ankara’s broader strategy to expand influence across
May 29, 2025
Gold Mine Collapse in Mali Kills 48, Exposes Mining Dangers
A gold mine collapse in Mali’s Kéniéba district killed 48 people, mostly women, and injured many others, according to local...
February 17, 2025
Barrick Gold’s Legal Showdown: A $512 Million Dispute with Mali
Barrick Gold Corporation is at the center of a high-stakes legal battle that could impact its operations in Mali and...
December 19, 2024