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Security - 15 February 2026
ISIS-Sahel Claims Suicide Car Bombing in Ménaka
Ménaka, February 13, 2026 - The Islamic State in the Sahel (ISIS-Sahel) claimed responsibility for a suicide car bombing targeting the Malian army and Russian African Corps personnel on the road between Ménaka and…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 15 February 2026
JNIM Collects Zakat and Ransoms Amid Mali Security Collapse
Mali, February 3, 2026 - The JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) has reportedly been collecting zakat in several villages between Bamako and Nioro du Sahel, including Sambaga, Gory, Komo, Houlou, and Mounia.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 15 February 2026
JNIM Ambushes Malian Army Patrol in Mopti
Mopti, February 12, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claimed responsibility for an ambush against a Malian army patrol near the town of Hombori, in the Mopti region, on the evening of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 15 February 2026
JNIM Destroys Malian Army Armored Vehicle in Ké-Macina
Ségou, February 8, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it targeted a Malian army armored vehicle with an improvised explosive device (IED) on Sunday morning along the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 15 February 2026
CD-DPA 2025 Report Highlights Severe Human Rights Violations in Azawad and Central Mali
February 12, 2026 -The 2025 annual report by the CD-DPA reveals a deteriorating human rights situation in Azawad and parts of central Mali, documenting 374 incidents of serious violations against civilian populations…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 15 February 2026
Mali Faces Security Collapse Amid Military Junta Rule
Mali, February 2, 2026 - The military junta in Mali is facing a severe security crisis, with jihadist groups reportedly taking advantage of the government’s inability to protect civilians in the south and west of the country.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 15 February 2026
Malian Army Neutralizes Multiple Terrorist Cells Near Ségou
Ségou, February 7, 2026 - The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Mali announced that during territorial surveillance operations west of Ségou, several armed terrorist groups were located and neutralized.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 15 February 2026
JNIM Destroys Malian Army Vehicle in Ségou with IED
Ségou, February 1, 2026 - The JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) released images showing a Malian army vehicle that was attacked with an improvised explosive device (IED) on the afternoon of February 1…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 15 February 2026
JNIM Targets Malian Army Patrol in Sikasso
Sikasso, February 8, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it attacked a Malian army patrol using two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) between the towns of Koury and Koutiala, in…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 15 February 2026
U.S. Envoy Raises Conditions for Security Cooperation During Bamako Visit
February 3, 2026 - Twenty-four hours after the visit to Bamako by Nick Checker, Director of the Bureau of African Affairs at the U.S.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 15 February 2026
JNIM Targets Malian Army Vehicle with Explosive in Timbuktu
Timbuktu, February 1, 2026 - The JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) claimed responsibility for an attack on a Malian army vehicle and the Russian Corps using an explosive device between Goundam and Diré…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 15 February 2026
JNIM Targets Malian Army Armored Vehicle with IED in Ségou
Ségou, February 8, 2026 - The JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) announced that it targeted a Malian army armored vehicle with an improvised explosive device (IED) on the Markala - Ké-Macina road in the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read