Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Launch Major Attacks on Cities Across Mali

The armed group JNIM claimed to have seized two key cities and destroyed the defense minister’s residence in a coordinated offensive that experts said was a major escalation in yearslong hostilities.

By Ruth Maclean

Jihads, Tuareg rebels claim attacks across Mali

BAMAKO, Mali (AFP) -- An al-Qaida-linked jihadi group said Saturday that its fighters had joined forces with Tuareg rebels to launch attacks against the army across junta-ruled Mali. Helicopters buzzed over Bamako and around the international airport and fighting was reported at a nearby military base in what was one of the most complex attacks in years in the impoverished west African country. Since 2012 Mali has grappled with a security crisis over attacks by jihadi groups, as well as criminal

By The Korea Herald

Mali army bases hit in large-scale attacks claimed by al-Qaida-linked militants

The attack is one of the boldest operations that insurgents have mounted in their campaign against the military-led government.

Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali - the-star.co.ke

Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali  the-star.co.ke

Situation ‘under control’ in Mali after terror attacks - Qatar Tribune

Situation ‘under control’ in Mali after terror attacks  Qatar Tribune