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Security - 4 January 2026
Sikasso Region - JNIM Targets Malian Army Vehicles with IEDs
Sikasso Region - December 30, 2025 The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) announced that it targeted Malian army vehicles using three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near Loulouni, in the southern part of…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Mali - Security Update, Niono Region
Niono Region - December 29, 2025 The Malian army carried out an airstrike using two suicide drones targeting the Toumoni market, east of Dogofry.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Second Ordinary Session of the AES College of Heads of State Concludes in Bamako
Bamako, December 23, 2025 - The Second Ordinary Session of the College of Heads of State of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) concluded on Tuesday in Bamako, marking a decisive milestone in the consolidation of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 7 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Bougouni-Bamako, Mali - JNIM Targets Army Convoy with IED
Bougouni, December 28, 2025 On the morning of Sunday, December 28, 2025, JNIM militants claimed responsibility for an attack on a Malian army convoy escorting fuel tanker trucks along the Bougouni-Bamako road.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Mali - Security Update, Bamako and Surroundings
Bamako Region - December 25-28, 2025 December 25, 2025: GSIM (Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims) attacked a tanker truck convoy in the Bougouni region, setting 20 trucks on fire.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
AES College of Heads of State Adopts Motion of Support Amid Terrorism and Sovereignty
Bamako, December 23, 2025 - The College of Heads of State of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has adopted a motion of support reaffirming its unity and determination in the face of persistent security threats and…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Timbuktu, Mali - JNIM Targets Military Vehicle with IED
Timbuktu, December 21, 2025 On the morning of December 21, 2025, JNIM militants claimed responsibility for an attack on a Malian army and African corps military truck.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Mali - Security Update, Ménaka Region
Ménaka Region - December 29, 2025 & January 2, 2026 ISIS-Sahel IED Attack (Dec 29, 2025): The Islamic State in the Sahel (ISIS-Sahel) claimed responsibility for an improvised explosive device (IED) attack targeting a…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Second Session of the AES College of Heads of State
Bamako, December 22-23, 2025 - Bamako hosted the second session of the College of Heads of State of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) on December 22 and 23, 2025, marking a decisive stage in the consolidation of…
By Amina Kabasele - 6 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Sikasso, Mali - JNIM-Linked Militants Attack District Headquarters
Sikasso, December 20, 2025 On the evening of December 20, 2025, militants from the Katibat Khalid ibn al-Walid, a faction affiliated with JNIM, set fire to the district headquarters in Blendiou, located in the Sikasso…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Mali - Security Update, Sikasso Region
Sikasso Region - December 26 & 31, 2025 IED Attacks: On December 31, 2025, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM) claimed responsibility for targeting Malian army vehicles with three improvised explosive…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Security - 4 January 2026
Ségou Region, Mali - JNIM Targets Malian Army Vehicle
Ségou, December 23, 2025 The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) announced that it targeted a Malian army vehicle with an explosive device on the morning of Tuesday, December 23, 2025, between the towns of…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read