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Security - 28 February 2026
JNIM Attack in Mamasouni Results in Militia Death and Equipment Seizure
Sikasso, February 16, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) reported that an attack on a pro-government militia position in Mamasouni, Sikasso region, on Monday, February 16, 2026, resulted in the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 28 February 2026
Reports of Continuing Violence by Malian Forces and Russian Allies
Kidal, February 26, 2026 - Local sources report that the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa), supported by Russian allies, are continuing a campaign described as “ethnic cleansing” along the Aguelhok-Tessalit axis in the Kidal region.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 28 February 2026
JNIM Seizes Motorcycles Following Clashes with Malian Forces
Ségou, February 16, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it seized five motorcycles after engaging in clashes with the Malian army and allied militias on Monday, February 16, 2026…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 28 February 2026
Refugee Testimony Highlights Alleged Human Rights Violations
Mauritania, February 24, 2026 - A Malian refugee in the Mbera camp, Oumou Ba, has provided a harrowing account of violence by the Malian army, according to a report by dw_arabic.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 28 February 2026
Azawad Liberation Front Targets Malian Army Convoy with Drones
Kidal, February 18, 2026 - The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announced that it carried out an attack on a Malian army logistics convoy and African Corps mercenaries between Aguelhok and Anéfis on Wednesday, February 18…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 28 February 2026
JNIM Targets Malian Army Vehicle with IED Near Aourou
Kayes, February 25, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it attacked a Malian army vehicle using an improvised explosive device (IED) near the town of Aourou, Kayes region, on…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 28 February 2026
JNIM Reports Attack on Pro-Government Militia Headquarters in Bangoungou
Mopti, February 16, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that four members of pro-government militias were killed during an attack on their headquarters in Bangoungou, Mopti region, on…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 28 February 2026
Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga Inspects Essential Goods Warehouses to Ensure Market
Bamako, February 16, 2026 - Prime Minister and Head of Government Major General Abdoulaye Maïga conducted visits Thursday to key storage facilities for essential goods, as part of efforts to guarantee availability and…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 28 February 2026
Sikasso - GSIM Seizes Equipment in Attack on Malian Army Post in Kalana
Kalana, February 16, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) announced that it carried out an attack on a Malian army post in Kalana, Sikasso region, on Monday, February 16, 2026, resulting in the…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 28 February 2026
JNIM Releases Footage of Djenné Crossroads Attack
Mopti, February 21, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) released footage on Saturday showing its attack on the Djenné crossroads in the Mopti region.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 25 February 2026
Macron and Tshisekedi Discuss Eastern DRC Crisis and Francophonie Leadership
Paris, February 25, 2026 - French President Emmanuel Macron held talks with DRC President Félix Tshisekedi at the Élysée Palace on Wednesday, focusing on the security and humanitarian situation in eastern Democratic…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 23 February 2026
AFC/M23 Rebels Withdraw from Buhaya Near Pinga
February 13, 2026 - AFC/M23 fighters withdrew overnight on Thursday, February 12, from the Buhaya position, a strategic hill overlooking Katobi in the Banakindi area, approximately 15 kilometers from Pinga in the…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read