MALI – A military operation by the Malian Armed Forces on Sunday killed around a dozen terrorists in the Douentza region, according to a military statement. The operation was carried out between Bambara-Maoude and Inadjatafane in the Douentza region. The statement however didn’t specify the terror group targeted. “No effort will be spared by the […]
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Mali Military Personnel Kill Dozens of Militants in Segou Operations
MALI – Several dozens of suspected militants were on Sunday killed in coordinated strikes in western parts of Segou city, conducted by the Mali military personnel. The army said the actions followed territorial surveillance conducted on Feb. 7, during which an armed group was tracked to a wooded area west of Segou where it attempted […]
Alliance of Sahel States (AES) Launches an Investment and Development Bank
BURKINA FASO – The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) comprising of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, on Wednesday Dec. 17, announced the establishment of an investment and development bank. The bank will help in financing major infrastructure and economic initiatives across the region. Burkina Faso’s Economy, Finance and Planning Minister Aboubakar Nacanabo announced the completion […]
Malian TikToker Mariam Cisse Abducted and Killed
MALI – A young Malian social media influencer Mariam Cisse was on Thursday abducted and later executed the next day by armed men after posting pro-army content on TikTok. Mariam Cisse, a TikToker in her 20s with more than 95,000 followers, was killed by a group reportedly affiliated with the al-Qaeda-allied insurgent group JNIM, according […]
Attempted Military Coup in Mali Thwarted
MALI – The military government on Thursday announced that it thwarted an attempted military coup in Mali that was being coordinated by several army commanders and civilians, with the support of French intelligence service. A statement by government spokesman Abdoulaye Maiga said “the conspiracy has been foiled with the arrests of those involved,” noting that […]
Western Niger Attack by Daesh Terrorist Group Kills 34 Soldiers
NIGER – A western Niger attack by Daesh terrorist group on Thursday claimed the lives of 34 soldiers and left others injured near Malian border. The attack on Thursday in the town of Banibangou, 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the capital Niamey, was blamed on ISIS (Daesh) in the Sahel region and killed 34 and […]
Russia’s Wagner Group to Withdraw from Mali
MALI – The Russia‘s private paramilitary Wagner Group announced that it’ll withdraw from Mali after over 3 years of operations in the country. In a statement, Wagner said the “mission is complete” and “PMC Wagner is returning home.” “We helped local patriots create a strong and disciplined army capable of defending their land. All regional […]
Counter-Offensive After Mali Military Camp Attack Kills 41 Terrorists
MALI – Mali’s army on Thursday said that it killed 41 terrorists in a counter-offensive operation after a Mali military camp attack near the border with Burkina Faso and Niger. Among the dead was the Nigerien terrorist leader Mamoudou Akilou. A statement by the military said the terrorists were neutralized during a counter-offensive in response […]
Mali Military Leader Dissolves all Political Parties
MALI – The Mali military leader dissolved all political parties and organizations in the West African nation and banned gatherings linked to those political parties and organizations, according to a presidential decree on Tuesday read out on national television. “Any violation of the provisions of this decree shall expose perpetrators and accomplices to the penalties […]