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Security - 2 February 2026
Mali: JNIM Claims IED Attack in Ségou
February 1, 2026 - JNIM has claimed responsibility for an IED attack on a Malian army vehicle between Markala and Ké-Macina in the Ségou region. No official casualty figures have been released.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 2 February 2026
Kidal, Mali: Azawad Forces Attack Malian Army Patrol
January 30, 2026 - A unit of the Azawad army carried out an attack on a Malian army patrol and Russian mercenaries from the African Corps in In Bogitan, Anfif area, Kidal region.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 2 February 2026
Heavy Fighting Erupts in Minembwe
Minembwe, South Kivu February 2, 2026 - Violent clashes have erupted in Minembwe, South Kivu, between the FARDC, backed by Wazalendo, and a coalition of armed groups including AFC/M23, RED Tabara, Twirwaneho, and Gumino.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 2 February 2026
Passenger Convoy Attacked, Several Injured
Rutshuru DRC February 2, 2026 - A passenger convoy traveling from Rutshuru to Butembo was ambushed on Sunday afternoon on the Rwindi-Kanyabayonga road, an area under AFC/M23 control.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 2 February 2026
Journalists Forced Out of UNPC Offices
Goma DRC February 2, 2026 - The National Union of Congolese Press (UNPC) in North Kivu has been ordered to vacate its offices in Goma by RTNC provincial authorities.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 2 February 2026
Kamikaze Drone Attack on Kisangani Airport Thwarted
Kisangani DR Congo, February 2, 2026 - The civilian Bangboka International Airport in Kisangani, northern Democratic Republic of Congo, was targeted by kamikaze drones overnight between Saturday and Sunday, according to…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
Minister Oumou Sall Seck Meets on Emerging Contemporary African Photography
Bamako, January 30, 2026 - Ms. Oumou Sall Seck, Minister of National Entrepreneurship, Employment, and Vocational Training, received Mr.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
JNIM Releases Video Showing Arrested Air Force Commander
Bamako, January 20, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) released a video showing Malian Air Force Commander Amadou Touré and two companions, who were arrested near Bamako on December 27, 2025.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
Army Locates and Neutralizes Attackers Near Sikasso
Sikasso, January 21, 2026 - The General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces announced that the armed terrorist groups who attacked a military post on the southern outskirts of Sikasso have been located in a forest near Fatia.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
Army Neutralizes Armed Group in Anderamboucane
Anderamboucane District, January 17, 2026 - The General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces announced that Special Operations Group (AES) air assets neutralized a group of armed terrorists in the wooded area of…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
ANASER, Police, and Gendarmerie Join Forces for 2026
Bamako, January 30, 2026 - The National Road Safety Agency (ANASER), the National Police, the National Gendarmerie, and Civil Protection have established a new partnership to enhance road safety across Mali.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
Armed Forces Announce Airstrikes Against Terrorist Groups
Mopti Region, January 16, 2026 - The General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) announced that its aircraft carried out airstrikes against armed terrorist groups northeast of Saraferé as part of territorial…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read