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The Latest Breaking News from Mali

Mali in turmoil after insurgents seize towns and kill defence minister

Military intelligence chief reportedly also killed in sweeping attacks by jihadists and separatist rebels

The Guardian - UK

Mali's defence minister Camara killed in rebel assault on residential compound

Mali’s Defence Minister, Sadio Camara, has been killed during an attack on his residence near the capital Bamako,as fighting continued around the country between the army and Tuareg rebels backed by jihadist groups.

Radio France Internationale

Mali's junta in crisis as rebels seize towns and military bases after killing defence chief

According to a government statement, Gen. Sadio Camara’s residence was targeted by a suicide car bomber and other jihadist attackers on Saturday.

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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.

The Times of India

Mali separatists confirm they joined Islamic militants in coordinated attacks

Separatists in northern Mali have joined Islamic militants in a major coordinated attack on the Malian army

The Independent UK

Watch: Gunfire, blasts rock Mali's capital, other cities; defence min's residence targeted — what we know so far

Fresh violence erupted across Mali early Saturday, with "unidentified armed terrorist groups" targeting multiple locations including the capital Bamako, its international airport, and the key military town of Kati. Attacks also spread to northern cities, with the Azawad Liberation Front reportedly entering Kidal. The defense minister's house in Kati was…

The Times of India

Malian army confirms clashes with armed fighters in key cities

Mali's army confirmed on Saturday it was involved in clashes with armed fighters who had attacked army barracks in the capital Bamako and other areas in the country.

Radio France Internationale

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Gunfire and blasts rock Mali as armed groups stage coordinated attacks

Mali’s army said ‘unidentified armed terrorist groups targeted certain locations and barracks in the capital’

The Independent UK

'Gunfire everywhere': Explosions heard near Mali international airport, military base

Mali faced coordinated attacks on Saturday. Gunfire and explosions were heard in the capital Bamako and near a military camp housing Russian mercenaries. Unidentified terrorist groups targeted several positions. Fighting continued in the capital and other regions. Security forces responded to the unfolding situation. Al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM is suspected of…

The Times of India

French lawmakers green light bill to facilitate return of looted artefacts

France’s lower house has overwhelmingly approved a bill to ease the return of artworks and artefacts looted during the colonial era, paving the way to address restitution requests from countries including Mali, Algeria and Benin.

Radio France Internationale

Foreign Office updates travel advice as Brits told to leave African country ‘immediately’

The FCDO advises against all travel to Mali due to unpredictable security conditions. British nationals currently in Mali are urged to leave immediately via commercial flights if safe, avoiding dangerous overland routes. Terrorist group JNIM has established blockades on major routes, including in the capital Bamako, targeting fuel trucks and…

The Independent UK

The week that was in international affairs: Iran war ceasefire and talks; Russia-Ukraine Orthodox Easter ceasefire & more

After a short break, welcome back to another edition of My Take 5, your weekly round-up of top international news. This week, we are covering the scheduled Iran-US ceasefire talks in Pakistan, the Orthodox Easter ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, Moldova's pullout from the Russia-led Commonwealth of Independent States, Taiwanese…

The Times of India

Mali latest to back Morocco’s plan for disputed Western Sahara amid US and Europe support

Western Sahara has emerged as a hot spot for investment, drawing European and American firms

The Independent UK

“If I can help wake up a new generation of African or female players, that makes me twice as proud”: Fatoumata Diawara on Hendrix’s genius, the making of her Epiphone SG – and the message she wants it to send

With its Malian-inspired graphic finish and expanded switching options, Diawara's signature model is one cool guitar

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Radio France Internationale

How the Middle East war is impacting humanitarian aid to Africa

Since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, disrupted trade routes have caused delays to the delivery of medicines and other humanitarian aid to crisis zones such as Sudan and Mali.

Radio France Internationale

Leaked files reveal Russia's blueprint to expand African Sahel alliance

Russian-linked consultants worked to strengthen and widen a pro-Moscow alliance in the Sahel region, using media campaigns, political pressure and cultural events to influence governments and public opinion, according to leaked internal documents seen by RFI and its partners.

Radio France Internationale

Why the Sahel is now the world’s deadliest region for terrorism

The Sahel has become the world’s most deadly region for terrorism, with nearly half of all global deaths now taking place there. This marks a long-term shift away from the Middle East and North Africa, recent data shows.

Radio France Internationale

How a disinformation network is destabilising the Alliance of Sahel States

Since late 2025, a vast ecosystem of fake social media accounts has been targeting countries in the Alliance of Sahel States and their junta leaders. RFI's Fact-Checking Unit and France 24's Observers have been investigating this network, which is spreading disinformation across West Africa.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Villages are burned, animals slaughtered. We have to let the world know what’s happening’: Tinariwen and Imarhan fight for Tuareg music

Tinariwen went from Saharan weddings to Grammy-winning acclaim – but violence has forced the desert blues masters into exile. Now, a new generation is stepping in to help

Radio France Internationale

Trial opens at Paris court over 2014 fatal crash of Air Algérie flight in Mali

Nearly 12 years after Air Algérie Flight AH5017 crashed in Mali, as it travelled from Burkina Faso to Algeria, the Paris Correctional Court will hear the case against Spanish airline Swiftair from Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Benin and Nigeria join forces to fight growing cross-border terrorism

Authorities in Benin and Nigeria this week announced plans for a joint security operation to combat terrorist groups along their shared border. It comes amid an increase in jihadist attacks, which have spread further afield to coastal states like Benin, Togo and Côte d'Ivoire, prompting countries to seek cross-border cooperation.

The Times of India

From Wagner to intelligence service SVR — How Russia rewired its Africa operations

Russia's foreign intelligence agency, the SVR, has reportedly taken over Wagner Group's African influence operations post-Prigozhin's death. An investigation reveals the SVR now directs political and information warfare, deploying teams across numerous African nations to spread disinformation and advance Moscow's interests. This strategic shift aims to bolster Russia's presence, particularly…

Radio France Internationale

How Algeria's diplomatic reset with Niger advances its Sahel strategy

After a year of diplomatic strain, Niger and Algeria are testing a cautious reset – one that could reshape political and security dynamics across the Sahel.

The Conversation

Ecowas without the Sahel states: how the split is testing free movement and regional legitimacy

New governments in Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso formally left the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) a year ago, having created the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The move happened as a consequence of diplomatic tensions related to military coups in the three countries, after which the regional…

The Guardian - AU

Ley’s shadow immigration minister ‘never agreed’ to unreleased Liberal plan to ban migrants from Gaza and Somalia

Angus Taylor says the hardline policy document designed under Sussan Ley has ‘no validity’ but hints he will toughen policy

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