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Russia has called for a swift return to peace and stability in Mali following a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist and separatist groups. The violence has raised questions about the whereabouts of Mali's military leader and forced Russian-backed forces to withdraw from the northern town of Kidal.
Mali's interim Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga said coordinated attacks by radical groups on April 25 were supported by foreign sponsors, and that the goal was to seize power. According to Maiga, the attacks killed Defense Minister Sadio Camara, and the government claims to have neutralized hundreds of terrorists.
EU-backed crackdowns in Mauritania have led to the detention and deportation of thousands of migrants, drastically reducing Atlantic crossings to Europe. Those remaining live in fear, while rights groups question the legality of the measures.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said President Vladimir Putin receives briefings several times a day on Ukrainian drone attacks and measures being taken, while confirming the Victory Day Parade will proceed as usual. Peskov also addressed the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, stating Putin has always condemned violence against heads of state, and noted intensive efforts to prevent further Ukrainian strikes.
Mali’s interim Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maiga, called for public calm as he visited the wounded following a wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist and rebel forces. The attacks, which included the killing of the defence minister and the fall of the strategic town of Kidal, have raised concerns about the stability of the military government.
Coordinated weekend attacks by jihadist and Tuareg separatist groups have killed Mali's defence minister and left the junta leader unseen, plunging the country into its most serious security crisis since 2012. A fragile calm prevails in Bamako and Kati, while the African Union and opposition groups have voiced alarm.
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Ted Chaiban warns that 7.5 million children in the Central Sahel (Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali) are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance, citing insecurity, climate shocks, and socio-economic crises. Despite the crisis, he notes resilience and governmental reforms, including improved birth registration in Niger, education and health budget allocations in Burkina Faso, and immunization coverage in Mali.
Coordinated attacks by JNIM and Tuareg separatists have killed Mali's defence minister and forced Russian paramilitaries to withdraw from Kidal, plunging the ruling junta into its gravest crisis in years.
Armed groups have launched coordinated attacks targeting major cities in Mali, including Gao and Kidal, according to multiple reports. Analysts say the goal is to weaken the government and recapture territory, while the Malian army has responded with a counteroffensive.
Reports from Malian news portals, cited by TASS, say the Malian military repelled coordinated attacks on April 25, eliminating over 2,000 militants. The attacks were attributed to jihadist groups and the Tuareg-led Azawad Liberation Front, with some reports alleging foreign mercenaries were involved, though these claims remain unverified.
Mali’s foreign minister has accused Ukraine of providing logistical support to militant groups in the Sahel, while a Russian military correspondent claims French weaponry and Ukrainian drone training aided recent coordinated attacks on Malian cities. Russian sources report the attacks were repelled, but details remain unverified.
Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence near Bamako, carried out by Tuareg rebels and the jihadist group JNIM. The coordinated assaults targeted multiple cities, prompting a UN call for international action.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Monday, as Tehran steps up diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. Putin reaffirmed Russia's commitment to securing peace, while Araghchi blamed the US for stalled talks and stressed the strategic partnership between Iran and Russia.
Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara has been killed in an attack on his residence in Kati, part of a wave of coordinated assaults across the country claimed by al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM and Tuareg rebels. The UN has called for an international response to the escalating violence in the Sahel.
Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a weekend assault on his residence in Kati, part of coordinated attacks by jihadist and separatist forces across the country. Reports indicate that the northern town of Kidal has fallen to rebel control, with Russian-backed forces withdrawing, while international condemnation mounts.
Tuareg separatists and allied jihadist groups claim to have seized the strategic northern Malian city of Kidal, prompting fresh clashes with government forces and Russian mercenaries. The attacks, which included coordinated strikes across the country, have raised concerns about the stability of the ruling junta and prompted a UN call for international support.
Russia's embassy in Mali and the Foreign Ministry have condemned militant attacks that struck multiple regions of Mali on Saturday. Moscow expressed solidarity with the Malian people and support for the armed forces, which reportedly repelled the assaults, while warning of regional stability risks.
Armed groups launched coordinated attacks across Mali, including the capital Bamako, with the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM claiming responsibility. The junta leader Assimi Goita has broken his silence to say the situation is under control, as France and the UK urge their citizens to leave the country.
France 24's analysis features Dr. Nathaniel Powell, who assesses that while JNIM lacks the capability to seize and hold Bamako, the long-term outlook for Mali's capital is concerning. The report highlights the group's urban warfare limitations but warns of sustained pressure.
Mali's army confirmed Saturday it was battling armed fighters who attacked military positions in Bamako, Gao, Sevare, and Kidal. The attacks, which involved explosions and gunfire, have not been claimed by any group, though jihadist affiliations are suspected. The clashes come amid Mali's ongoing security crisis and shifting international alliances.