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Security - 15 March 2026

Clashes Reported in Ségou Between JNIM and Pro-Government Militias

By Sarah Ndaya3 min readFrançais

Ségou, March 9, 2026 - The Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) announced a direct confrontation with pro-government militias allied with the Malian army near the village of Nayou in the Ségou region on Monday afternoon. Details about casualties or material losses from the clash have not yet been confirmed. The engagement underscores ongoing insecurity in central Mali, where militant groups continue to challenge government-aligned forces and disrupt local stability. Authorities are reportedly monitoring the situation and assessing measures to restore security in the affected areas.

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