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Security - 1 February 2026
Malian Foreign Ministry Strengthens Staff Awareness
Bamako, January 22, 2026 - On the occasion of World AIDS Day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in partnership with UNAIDS, organized an awareness and information session for its staff to…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
Minister Daffé Honors Oumou Sangaré for International Music Awards
Bamako, January 26, 2026 - Singer Oumou Sangaré was received on Monday, January 26, 2026, by the Minister of Crafts, Culture, Hospitality, and Tourism, Mr. Mamou Daffé.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
JNIM Ambush in Kayes Kills 5 Soldiers, Seizes Equipment
Kayes, January 18, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claimed responsibility for an ambush on a Malian military convoy between Fasso and Béma in the Kayes region on Sunday.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
JNIM Targets Army Armored Vehicle in Kayes Region
Kayes, January 19, 2026 - The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claimed responsibility for an attack on a Malian army armored vehicle using a guided explosive device between Faso and Nioro du Sahel on…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 1 February 2026
Army Strikes Armed Groups in Mourdiah Region
Mourdiah, January 24, 2026 - The General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) announced that, during an aerial reconnaissance mission, its aircraft carried out successful strikes against a significant movement of…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Sexual Violence Used as Weapon of War by Armed Groups
Eastern DRC, January 14, 2026 - A recent report reveals that sexual violence is being systematically employed as a weapon of war in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Local Chief and Wife Killed in Rebel-Controlled Area
Kanyabayonga, Rutshuru January 22, 2026 - A local chief and his wife were killed by unidentified armed men on the evening of Wednesday, January 21, in the Kanyabayonga group of the Bwito chiefdom, Rutshuru territory…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Russia Warns Rwanda-DRC Conflict Won’t End Without Addressing Root Causes
Moscow - January 21, 2026 - Russia has expressed skepticism that the ongoing conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) can be resolved without addressing its underlying causes, according to…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Burundi Accused of Abusing Congolese Refugees as Death Toll Rises
Bujumbura, January 12, 2026 - The Burundian government is facing serious accusations of deliberately blocking the voluntary return of Congolese refugees, despite reports that security has improved in parts of eastern…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
AFC/M23 Warns DRC Forces and Wazalendo After Looting in Uvira
Uvira, DRC - January 19, 2026 - The AFC/M23 coalition has issued a warning to DRC government troops and Wazalendo rebels following widespread looting in the town of Uvira, saying any renewed attack will be met with defeat.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
DRC President Tshisekedi Signals Offensive to Retake Areas Controlled by AFC/M23
Uvira, South Kivu, January 23, 2026 - President Félix Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced plans to launch military operations aimed at regaining territories currently under the control…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 24 January 2026
Socio-Economic Activities Paralyzed by General Strike
Butembo, January 13, 2026 - Socio-economic activities were largely paralyzed in Butembo, North Kivu, following a general strike called by a coalition of citizen movements and pressure groups to denounce persistent…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read