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Security - 4 January 2026
Sikasso, Mali - JNIM Seizes Army Post in Garlou
Sikasso, December 25, 2025 The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it had taken control of a Malian army post in Garlou, located in the Sikasso region, on the evening of Thursday, December 25, 2025.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
4th Rapid Intervention Battalion Class Trains in Tactical Mobility
Koulikoro - December 31, 2025 ; Amid ongoing security challenges, the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) are placing renewed emphasis on the Rapid Intervention Battalions (BIR) to enhance their operational capacity against…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Ségou Region - JNIM Captures Malian Army Barracks
Ségou Region - January 2, 2026 The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) announced that it had taken full control of a Malian army barracks in Alatouna, near the town of Diabali, on the evening of January 2, 2026.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Koulikoro, Mali - JNIM Attacks Army Camp Near Santiguila
Koulikoro, December 25, 2025 The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claimed responsibility for an attack on a Malian army camp near Santiguila, located on the outskirts of Bamako in the Koulikoro region…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
FAMa Neutralize Terrorist Groups Across Multiple Operational Theaters
Bamako - December 30, 2025 ; The General Staff of the Armed Forces has released the operational results of the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) for December 30, 2025, reporting a series of successful operations against armed…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Koulikoro Region - JNIM Targets Army Convoy with Explosive Device
Koulikoro Region - January 3, 2026 The JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) claimed responsibility for targeting a convoy of the Malian army and Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Bougouni, Mali - JNIM Ambushes Military-Russian Convoy
Bougouni, December 25, 2025 The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) claimed responsibility for an ambush against a joint convoy of Malian soldiers and Russian forces on the road connecting Bougouni to…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Armed Terrorist Groups Neutralized During Convoy Surveillance Operation
Bamako / Bougouni - December 29, 2025 ; During a surveillance operation monitoring the movement of tanker truck convoys along the Bougouni-Bamako road, aerial assets detected suspicious movements by armed terrorist…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Kayes Region - JNIM Ambush on Army Convoy
Kayes Region - January 3, 2026 The JNIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) claimed responsibility for ambushing a convoy of the Malian army and Russian Afrika Korps.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Kayes, Mali - JNIM Claims Control of Sandaré Army Barracks Amid Coordinated Attack
Kayes, December 26, 2025 On Friday, December 26, 2025, JNIM announced that it had taken full control of a Malian army barracks in Sandaré, located in the Kayes region.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Mali - Koussan Commune Security Alert
Koussan Commune - January 2-3, 2026 The security situation in the Koussan commune is deteriorating. On Friday, January 2, 2026, at around 10:00 PM, a terrorist attack targeted a local mining site.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Mopti, Mali - JNIM Seizes Pro-Government Militia Headquarters in Séguél
Mopti, December 26, 2025 On the evening of Friday, December 26, 2025, JNIM militants announced that they had taken control of a headquarters belonging to pro-government militias affiliated with the Malian army in the…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read