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Security - 12 April 2026
Violence Escalates in Ménaka as IS-Sahel Claims Deadly Attack on Malian Forces
Ménaka, April 2, 2026 - Armed violence intensified in northeastern Mali after the Islamic State in the Sahel claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on Malian military positions in and around the town of Ménaka.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 12 April 2026
Four Chinese Nationals Kidnapped in Koulikoro Region Amid Ongoing Insecurity
Koulikoro Region, April 5, 2026 - Security sources report that four nationals of China were abducted in southwestern Mali in an incident attributed to armed militants.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 12 April 2026
Mali Honors Former Qatari Ambassador with National Distinction in Doha
Doha, April 2, 2026 - The Embassy of Mali in Doha awarded a prestigious national honor to a former Qatari diplomat in recognition of his role in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 12 April 2026
AMIA Entrance Exam Kicks Off for 18th Cohort in Arta
Djibouti, April 9, 2026 - The first round of entrance examinations for the 18th cohort of the Joint Military Academy of Arta (AMIA) was launched on Thursday, marking the beginning of a rigorous selection process for…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 12 April 2026
IS-Sahel Fighters Seize Military Position in Ménaka Amid Ongoing Clashes
Ménaka Region, April 6, 2026 - Armed violence intensified in northeastern Mali after fighters from the Islamic State in the Sahel reportedly took control of a military position inside the city of Ménaka.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 12 April 2026
JNIM Claims Deadly IED Attack on Military Vehicle in Timbuktu Region
Timbuktu Region, April 3, 2026 - The security situation in northern Mali remains fragile after the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin) claimed responsibility for a roadside…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 12 April 2026
Mali Launches World Health Day 2026 Activities with Nationwide Awareness Campaign
Bamako, April 8, 2026 - Mali has launched a series of nationwide health promotion activities ahead of World Health Day 2026, focusing on prevention, awareness, and free medical services for the population.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 12 April 2026
Malian Army Says Over 50 Fighters Neutralized in Ségou Operation
Bamako, April 2, 2026 - The Malian Armed Forces have announced the neutralization of more than fifty suspected militants during an operation in the Ségou region, according to a statement from the military General Staff.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 10 April 2026
Foreign Fighters and Mercenaries Emerge as Key Factor in Sudan’s War
Sudan April 5, 2026 ; Sudanese military sources say that more than 850 foreign fighters are currently operating alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), underscoring what officials describe as a growing…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 7 min read
Security - 10 April 2026
Drone Strike on Al-Jabalain Hospital Kills 12 in Sudan’s White Nile State
Sudan April 2, 2026 ; A drone strike on a hospital in southern Sudan has killed at least 12 people, including two doctors, according to medical sources, in the latest attack on healthcare infrastructure amid the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 10 April 2026
UN Warns of Life-Threatening Aid Cuts for Sudanese Refugees in Chad
Sudan April 9, 2026; More than one million Sudanese refugees in Chad are facing severe reductions in essential humanitarian services as funding shortages threaten to disrupt food, water, shelter, and healthcare…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 10 April 2026
Medical Group Accuses RSF of Storming Hospital in East Darfur
East Darfur April 2, 2026 ; A Sudanese medical organization has accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of storming a hospital in Ed Daein and assaulting healthcare workers, amid worsening insecurity in the region.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read