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Muslims globally celebrated Eid al-Adha with prayers, family meals, and outings, while leaders in various countries urged tolerance, unity, and sacrifice. The celebrations were notably impacted in some regions by high costs of rams and blockades affecting sheep supply.
Bamako, the capital of Mali, is struggling to cope with ongoing violence from groups linked to al-Qaida and Islamic State, which has led to curfews and the cancellation of public events like "The Grand Ball of Bamako."
Mali's Prime Minister called for calm following the largest coordinated attack in over a decade, carried out by an alliance of al-Qaida-linked militants and separatists.
Jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels claimed responsibility for a series of large-scale, coordinated attacks on Malian army bases across the country, leading to fresh battles and prompting condemnation from the UN.
DÉCRYPTAGE - Les organisations terroristes djihadistes espèrent profiter de la guerre pour gagner à nouveau en influence dans la région, tout en menaçant l’Occident.
An Al-Qaeda-linked blockade in Mali is causing a severe sheep shortage, leading to soaring prices and threatening Eid al-Adha celebrations. The blockade is making it difficult for residents, particularly in the capital, to acquire sheep for the traditional holiday.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has awarded $8.4 million in reparations to victims of an al-Qaeda-linked leader in Mali. The compensation aims to address the suffering caused by the convicted former police chief.
Mali, a West African nation, faces the threat of splintering after an alliance of al-Qaida-linked terrorists and separatist rebels launched simultaneous attacks over the weekend.
Türkiye has frozen the assets of three individuals suspected of links to the terrorist groups Daesh and al-Qaida as part of its efforts to combat terrorism financing.
A Pakistani journalist and researcher, Muhammad Saad bin Riaz, has been arrested, sparking a dispute as his supporters claim the Al-Qaida allegations do not align with his work on regional conflicts and information warfare.
DECRYPTION - The recapture of Kidal inflicts a major political and military setback on Assimi Goïta's junta and reshuffles the cards.
Mali remains highly unstable following unprecedented large-scale attacks on several cities, including Bamako, by jihadists from Nusrat al-Islam (GSIM), an al-Qaida affiliate, allied with northern pro-independence groups.
A column discusses Friedrich Merz's dealings with Ahmed al-Scharaa, who was received like a legitimate head of state despite his responsibility for serious crimes against minorities, implying a controversial political engagement.