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A secret Israeli base in Iraq? What we know
Israeli troops reportedly used this base to launch attacks against Iran during the war.
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From: People & Power
After Maduro
Keeping the Revolution alive – After Maduro’s capture, we followed the people fighting to bring him back
Published On 3 May 2026
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Mali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about?
As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.
‘We saw terrible things’: Mali refugees tell of atrocities amid attacks
Thousands of Malians have been forced to flee their country as several groups, including the army, assault them.
![A Malian refugee now willing to the identified sits in his tent in Dounkara village, Mauritania [Shola Lawal/Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P1040667-1776903867.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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What role has Russia played in Mali’s security and the Sahel region?
Russia, which has been making inroads into the Sahel through defence partnerships, now faces scrutiny.
Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
First sighting of Goita since rebel attacks comes as Russia seeks to dampen speculation over ally’s military government.
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What is the Azawad Liberation Front, part of the Mali attacks?
Tuaregs have long fought for independence in northern Mali, and the FLA represents the latest of many rebellions.
‘War crime’: Afghan-Pakistan truce under strain after university strike
Civilian casualties in Kunar spur tensions as Pakistan denies role, casting shadow over ceasefire and peace talks.
Gunmen kidnap 23 children from Nigerian orphanage
Mass kidnappings are a common way for gangs and armed groups to make quick money in Nigeria.
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Timeline: How Mali went from democracy beacon to instability
Mali has been reeling from one political or security crisis to another since 2012.
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Rival armed groups join forces against the Malian state: What next?
Armed groups with differing ideologies have launched coordinated attacks across Mali. Can they remain united?
