Niger suspends nine French media bodies: Watchdog slams ‘abusive’ decision
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Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks
Five army personnel, including three active-duty soldiers, identified as suspects in last week’s coordinated attacks.
Rebel checkpoints reported around Mali’s capital, northern town seized
JNIM and Tuareg separatists continue their attacks against Mali’s military government.
From: The Take
How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip
Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?
Published On 30 Apr 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.
From: NewsFeed
Video emerges of heavy firefight in Mali
Video has been published by Russian mercenaries showing a heavy gun battle between Mali’s military and rebels.
Published On 30 Apr 2026
Mali’s Tuareg rebels say Russian fighters must withdraw from country
As military government battles to reassert control, spokesperson for Tuareg rebels says it will fall ‘sooner or later’.
‘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.
From: NewsFeed
Mali’s military leader emerges after alleged coup attempt
Mali’s military leader says the country is ‘under control’ after what’s been described as an attempted coup.
Published On 29 Apr 2026
From: NewsFeed
Armed group announces siege on Mali capital
JNIM has announced the beginning of a “total siege” on Mali’s capital Bamako.
Published On 28 Apr 2026
