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Security - 1 February 2026
Opposition Leader Ismaël Sacko Joins CFR Coalition
Bamako, January 21, 2026 - Ismaël Sacko, former president of the dissolved PSDA and opposition leader in exile, announced his decision to join the Coalition of Forces for the Republic (CFR), led by Imam Mahmoud Dicko.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
Alleged Attacks by Malian Army and Russian Mercenaries in Mopti
Mopti, January 20, 2026 - Residents of Sari Ham, Nima, and Sari Mala, located 15 km south of Mopti, reportedly suffered barbaric acts allegedly carried out by elements of the Malian army and Russian Corps mercenaries.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
JNIM Seizes Army Post Near Sikasso
Sikasso, January 22, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it has taken full control of a Malian army post near Sikasso, the regional capital, on Thursday morning.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
Islamic State in the Sahel Claims Complex Attack on Malian Army and Russian Forces
Menaka, January 29, 2026 - A joint patrol of the Malian army and the Russian Africa Corps was targeted in a complex attack in the Menaka region of northern Mali on January 29, 2026.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
Mali’s Permanent Representative Presents Credentials to the United Nations in Geneva
Geneva, January 26, 2026 - His Excellency Mr. Sékou dit Gaoussou Cissé, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Mali to Geneva, presented his credentials to Ms.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
Minister Abdoul Kassim Fomba Leads 2nd “Citizen’s Night”
Bamako, January 22, 2026 - Minister of Youth and Sports Abdoul Kassim Fomba, a member of the Citizenship Committee, presided over the 2nd edition of “Citizen’s Night” on Thursday, January 22.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
JNIM Ambush on Military Convoy Causes Heavy Losses on Diboli-Kayes Axis
Kayes, January 29, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claimed responsibility for an ambush on a Malian army convoy escorting fuel tankers between Diboli and Kayes in the Kayes region on…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
Minister Mamou Daffé Honors Mariam Bagayoko, Queen of Goussoubala
Bamako, January 22, 2026 - Mali’s Minister of Crafts, Culture, Hospitality, and Tourism, Mamou Daffé, received renowned artist Mariam Bagayoko, known as the Queen of Goussoubala, following her victory at the 2025 Aga…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
JNIM Strikes Army Vehicle with IED in Sikasso Region
Sikasso, January 18, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it targeted a Malian army vehicle with an improvised explosive device (IED) between Sikasso and Loulouni on Sunday morning.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
JNIM Claims IED Attack on Military Convoy
Mopti, January 25, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claimed responsibility for an attack on a convoy of the Malian army and Russian African Corps mercenaries between Douentza and Boni in the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
JNIM Seizes Army Post in Nousoumbougou
Koulikoro, January 18, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claimed to have taken full control of a Malian army post in Nousoumbougou, Koulikoro region, on Sunday morning.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
JNIM Claims Ambush Against Russian-Backed African Corps
Ségou, January 25, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) reported that it carried out an ambush against a patrol of the Russian-backed African Corps east of Djabaly in the Ségou region.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read