Security - 15 March 2026
JNIM Seizes Military Post in Koulikoro, Targets Army Vehicle
Koulikoro, March 11, 2026 - The Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM) claimed control over a military post in Zantiguila on Thursday, reporting the deaths of one police officer, another missing, and the capture of one military vehicle while a second was burned.
On the same day, the group stated that it also targeted a Malian army vehicle with an improvised explosive device (IED) on the Koulikoro-Zantiguila road, highlighting continued attacks on government forces in the region.
The incident reflects ongoing insecurity in Koulikoro, where militant operations increasingly threaten local military posts and transportation routes. Authorities have yet to provide an official statement on the attack.
Related reading
Security - 31 August 2026
DRC And Congo-Brazzaville Move To De-Escalate Congo River Border Clash
Kinshasa, August 31, 2026 - The DRC and Congo-Brazzaville moved to contain tensions after a fatal August 28 clash between FARDC troops and Congo-Brazzaville forces on the Congo River between Yumbi and Makotimpoko.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 31 August 2026
Walikale Villages Empty As Fighting Spreads In Eastern DRC
Goma, August 31, 2026 - Multiple villages in the Waloa Loanda groupement of Walikale were emptied as fighting between the army and AFC/M23 forces spread from nearby Masisi and Kalehe zones, deepening humanitarian…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 31 August 2026
Government Says Army Is Blocking AFC/M23 Expansion In Kivu
Kinshasa, August 31, 2026 - The government said the FARDC was systematically foiling AFC/M23 attempts to occupy additional territory in the Kivus, as fighting continued on multiple fronts.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read