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

Jihadists shake Mali junta with unprecedented attack

On Saturday, April 25, several cities, including Bamako and Kati, where the ruling generals reside, became the targets of a coordinated assault by jihadists from JNIM and pro-independence Tuaregs from the ALF. By evening, government forces and their Russian ally had regained control of the capital.

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.

UN chief condemns Mali attacks, calls for ‘coordinated international’ response

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Saturday condemned “acts of violence” in Mali after jihadists and Tuareg rebels claimed attacks against the army across the junta-ruled Sahel state. “The Secretary‑General is deeply concerned by reports of attacks in several locations across Mali,” his spokesman said in a statement. “The Secretary-General calls for coordinated international support to Read More: https://punchng.com/un-chief-condemns-mali-attacks-calls-for-coordinated-international-res...

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Mali: Fresh battle breaks out between Tuareg rebels, government forces in Kidal

Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition on Saturday said they had seized the northern city of Kidal, supported by jihadist fighters. The post Mali: Fresh battle breaks out between Tuareg rebels, government forces in Kidal appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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

Mali: JNIM jihadists claim responsibility for coordinated attacks with the Tuareg rebellion across the country - Seneweb

Mali: JNIM jihadists claim responsibility for coordinated attacks with the Tuareg rebellion across the country  Seneweb