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Security - 27 April 2026
Second Army Vehicle Targeted in Separate Attack Near Doindori
Mopti Region, April 16, 2026 - A second security incident was reported on Thursday in central Mali, where a Malian army vehicle was targeted by an improvised explosive device near Doindori, in the Mopti region.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 27 April 2026
Timbuktu Region: Malian Army Officer Killed in Targeted Attack in Goundam
April 18-19, 2026 - A Malian army officer and two of his companions were killed in the town of Goundam, in the Timbuktu region, following an attack attributed to the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM).
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 27 April 2026
New Ambassador Presents Credentials, Talks Focus on Cooperation and Security
Bamako, April 13, 2026 - Mali took another step in its diplomatic engagement with the European Union as the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, received the EU…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 27 April 2026
Security Situation in Mopti: Army Patrol Targeted in Suspected Improvised Explosive
Mopti Region, April 16, 2026 - A Malian army patrol operating between Tenenkou and Djondjogori was reportedly targeted on Thursday by an improvised explosive device, in an incident claimed by the Group for the Support…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 22 April 2026
Dakar Forum: Mali Highlights Sovereignty and Regional Integration at High-Level Security
Dakar, April 20, 2026 - Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulaye Diop, co-chaired a key plenary session at the Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, focusing on…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 22 April 2026
Army Chief Al-Burhan Retires 21 Generals in Major Military Reshuffle
Khartoum, April 11, 2026 - Sudan’s military leadership has undergone a significant restructuring after army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan ordered the retirement of 21 senior officers and the promotion of others, in what…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
17 Schools Relocated to Nia-Nia After ADF Attacks Displace Students
Mambasa, April 15, 2026 - Educational activities in parts of Mambasa territory, Ituri province, have been severely disrupted following renewed attacks attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), forcing the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
Police Arrest 63 People in Security Sweep in Beni Amid Ongoing Anti-Crime Operations
Beni, April 19, 2026 - Security forces in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have arrested 63 individuals during a large-scale cordon-and-search operation carried out across several neighborhoods of Beni city.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
Three Civilians Killed in Shooting in Bankoko Neighborhood
Bunia, April 14, 2026 - Three civilians were killed and another seriously injured in a shooting incident that occurred on Monday evening in the Bankoko neighborhood of Bunia, in Ituri province, raising renewed concern…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
Fragile Calm Returns After Heavy Clashes in Mitimingi
Masisi, April 21, 2026 - A precarious calm was observed on Monday evening in the Ufamandu 2 area of Masisi territory, North Kivu, following several days of intense fighting between AFC/M23 rebels and Wazalendo fighters…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 4 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
Government Details Alleged Abuses by AFC/M23 During Uvira Occupation
Kinshasa, April 8, 2026 - The Congolese government has released a report outlining alleged large-scale human rights violations committed by AFC/M23 rebels during their occupation of Uvira and surrounding areas in South…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 20 April 2026
Calm Returns to Kalembe and Kalonge After Night Clashes Between AFC/M23 and Wazalendo
Goma, April 13, 2026 - A fragile calm has returned to Kalembe and Kalonge in North Kivu following overnight clashes between AFC/M23 rebels and Wazalendo fighters in the border area between Masisi and Walikale territories.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read