Russian mercenaries to withdraw from Mali city after attacks

Clashes resumed in Kidal following co-ordinated attacks across Mali by armed groups on Saturday.

What’s driving attacks against gov’t and Russian forces in Mali?

Opponents, including al-Qaeda-linked group, join forces.

Mali junta in crisis after defence minister is killed and key city ‘captured’

Mali’s military rulers faced a security crisis on Sunday after coordinated nationwide attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels this weekend killed the defence minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands. There was no word from the junta leader General Assimi Goita, who has not been seen since the attacks began at dawn on Saturday. The offensive, synchronised by Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the jihadist Group for the Support of...

By Agence France-Presse

Mali: Fighting continues as Tuareg separatists claim Kidal

A spate of attacks was coordinated by Tuareg separatists and jihadis with links to al-Qaeda. It's the most serious fighting to rock the Sahel nation in years.

Russian mercenaries in Mali: Limited gains, reports of abuse

Russian paramilitary forces deployed in Mali have achieved limited gains in the fight against jihadist groups, according to Philip Obaji, Nigerian journalist and Daily Beast correspondent. Obaji pointed to ongoing insecurity and mounting allegations of abuses, raising questions over the effectiveness of Moscow-backed forces supporting the country’s military rulers.

By FRANCE24

Mali violence escalates: Defence minister Sadio Camara killed in 'terrorist attack'

Mali's security crisis deepened with the killing of Defence Minister Sadio Camara in an attack on his residence. Coordinated strikes by separatist fighters and Al-Qaeda-linked militants targeted Bamako and other cities, marking a significant escalation. The separatists confirmed an alliance with JNIM, complicating counterinsurgency efforts.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Mali's defence minister reported dead in major weekend assault - The Straits Times

Mali's defence minister reported dead in major weekend assault  The Straits Times

Mali's defense minister reported dead in major al-Qaeda-linked assault

Two explosions and sustained gunfire were heard shortly before 6 a.m. on Saturday near Mali's main military base, and shots were still ringing out in the area more than four hours later.

Mali Defence Minister Killed In Bomb Attack As Army vs Separatists War Rages

The fighting left 16 civilians and soldiers wounded and caused "limited material damage," the government said in a statement.

Mali's defence minister dead as fighting continues

Mali's defence minister died after an attack on his house yesterday, his family said today, as the army fought a second day of battles with jihadist fighters and separatist rebels near the capital Bamako and other cities, putting the Sahel nation's ruling junta under severe pressure.

Mali’s defence minister killed in coordinated terror attacks

The Malian military confirmed the attacks in a statement, saying the assailants “suffered immediate setback” and that many were “neutralised.” The post Mali’s defence minister killed in coordinated terror attacks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Yakubu Mohammed

Mali defense minister reportedly killed in weekend assault

Mali Defense ⁠Minister Sadio Camara was reportedly killed in an attack by the al-Qaida-linked terrorist group JNIM on his residence at the Kati military base outside Bamako, accord...

Mali junta in crisis after minister killed, key city captured

Mali’s junta is in crisis after jihadists and rebels launch coordinated attacks, killing the defence minister and capturing the key northern city of Kidal. Read More: https://punchng.com/mali-junta-in-crisis-after-minister-killed-key-city-captured/

By Punch Newspapers

Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed amid coordinated attacks

Jihadist fighters killed the Mali junta's defence minister General Sadio Camara with a car bomb left outside his residence near the capital Bamako, his family and government and military sources said Sunday. The post Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed amid coordinated attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed in coordinated attacks on military sites

Mali’s Defence Minister, General Sadio Camara. has been killed during coordinated attacks on military sites nationwide, sources told Al Jazeera.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Mali Defence Minister Camara killed in attacks claimed by al Qaeda-linked militants - thecitizen.co.tz

Mali Defence Minister Camara killed in attacks claimed by al Qaeda-linked militants  thecitizen.co.tz

Mali: The government assesses the damage caused by the attack by armed terrorist groups - Seneweb

Mali: The government assesses the damage caused by the attack by armed terrorist groups  Seneweb