Mali Jihadist Offensive
Militants capture damaged Mi-24 in Mali
Militants in Mali have captured a dismantled and damaged Mi-24 attack helicopter originally supplied by Russia.
Mali at risk of splintering after jihadi and separatist attacks In simultaneous...
Mali at risk of splintering after jihadi and separatist attacks In simultaneous attacks launched on Saturday, an allian.
Jihadist troops impose a blockade on Bamako. 🇲🇱🏴 JNIM spokesperson Abu Hudhei...
Jihadist troops impose a blockade on Bamako. 🇲🇱🏴 JNIM spokesperson Abu Hudheifah al-Bambari announced the start of a .
Conflicting reports on rebel siege in Mali
Rebels claim to have broken through and started a siege; Russia's MoD says attack was prevented.
Militants seize Bayraktar TB2 control point
Militants in Mali seized the control point of a Bayraktar TB2 drone.
Russia details coup attempt in Mali, defense minister killed
Russian Defense Ministry says coup attempt on April 25 killed Mali's defense minister, Africa Corps repelled attacks.
ISSP captures Menaka, first city since 2017
ISSP has captured Menaka, the first city taken by ISIS since its territorial collapse in Iraq and Syria.
Mali govt accused of using fake Goita image with Russian envoy
Mali's President Goita will address the nation this evening amid ongoing crisis.
Complex attack on Kati Garrison by JNIM/FLA
JNIM/FLA militants attacked Mali's Kati Garrison with SVBIED, small arms, and mortars.
JNIM claims continued presence in Bamako
JNIM confirms presence in Bamako, says withdrawal on April 25 was 'goodwill gesture'.
JNIM claims hundreds of Malian troops killed, key locations captured
JNIM says it killed hundreds of Malian troops and captured key locations in northern Mali.
JNIM claims to have killed Mali defense minister
JNIM claims to have killed Mali's Defense Minister Sadio Camara and destroyed military infrastructure near Bamako.
FLA drone strikes use RPG warheads in Kidal
FLA used FPV drones with anti-tank RPG warheads against Malian Army and Africa Corps in Kidal.
JNIM infiltrating Bamako, moving freely
JNIM has declared a blockade of Mali's capital Bamako, warning it will target anyone traveling to the city.
ISSP and JNIM clash in Tessit area
ISSP militants spotted in Tessit as JNIM advances, risking inter-jihadist clashes.
Indonesia train collision death toll rises
At least 14 dead and 84 injured in a train collision in Bekasi, Indonesia.
JNIM militants patrol with captured Russian, Malian vehicles
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM militants in Mali are now patrolling with armored vehicles, including a Russian 'Chekan' MRAP, captured from retreating Malian and Russian forces.
Mali | ISSP seizes Menaka, rebels gain from withdrawals
The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara has captured the city of Menaka and border towns as Russian and Malian forces withdraw, handing territory to rival rebels.
ISSP announces war involvement via radio
The Islamic State in the Greater Sahara reports a 189% increase in its radio traffic after announcing its involvement in the war.
ISSP attacks Malian Army, seizes Labbezanga
Islamic State militants have fired rockets at Malian Army positions in Menaka and seized control of the strategic border town of Labbezanga.
Agent uses MP7 to stop WHCD shooter
A Secret Service agent drew an MP7 submachine gun from a backpack to stop a shooter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Russian helicopters active over Bamako airport
Malian Air Force helicopters and drones have conducted multiple strikes near the capital's airport.
NATO may scale back annual summits
NATO is considering dropping yearly summits to reduce internal tensions, including those involving President Trump.
Mali rebels capture Russian helicopter
Islamic State forces have captured the city of Menaka and encircled the Malian and Russian military base outside it.
Mali's Goa region collapses as rebels advance
Mali's strategic Goa region is in freefall as multiple Malian army units defect to the advancing FLA and JNIM rebel offensive.
Pushkov: Iran will restore nuclear program
Russian Senator Alexey Pushkov declares Iran will restore its nuclear program and that no one will be able to stop it.
Malian official accuses Russia of betrayal
Three explosions and heavy gunfire have been reported near Sénou International Airport south of Bamako.
FLA-JNIM seizes most of Gao, traps Russian forces
Initial reports and footage indicate members of the Polisario Front are now fighting alongside the FLA and JNIM in the offensive in Mali.
Africa Corps hands over Intahaka to rebels
Russian and Malian forces have peacefully handed over the strategic gold-mining town of Intahaka to a coalition of Tuareg separatists and al Qaeda-linked militants.
Africa Corps details Bamako airport defense
New video details the armored force and air support used by the Russian Africa Corps to repel a militant attack on Bamako's main airport.
FLA drones strike Africa Corps base in Kidal
Tuareg separatists used FPV drones to attack a Russian Africa Corps and Malian army base in Kidal, destroying an armored vehicle and two pickups.
FLA-JNIM alliance captures Tessalit
Islamic militants in Mali have released video footage from the recently captured town of Tessalit, where a military garrison remains in place.
Mali defense minister killed in major rebel offensive
A coordinated offensive by jihadist and separatist rebels killed Mali's defense minister, struck the capital's airport, and forced Russian troops from a desert town.
Azawad Liberation Front captures Kidal
The Azawad Liberation Front has captured the strategic city of Kidal, raising its flag over the fort after Malian and Russian forces withdrew.
Tuareg rebels use FPV drones in Kidal
Tuareg rebels in Mali have published new FPV drone footage of strikes against Russia's Africa Corps.
Africa Corps withdraws from Niger border towns
The Azawad Liberation Front confirms it has taken control of the strategic border town of Labbezanga in southeastern Mali.
Militants plan advance on Mali capital
Militant forces are reportedly planning a new offensive toward Mali's capital, Bamako, following a previous failed attempt.
Mali defense chief killed in northern fighting
High tensions have erupted between Mali's presidential guard and special forces following the assassination of Defense Minister Sadio Camara.
FLA-JNIM alliance captures Intahaka in Mali
Malian and Russian forces have withdrawn from their positions in the strategic gold-mining town of Intahaka in the Gao region.
Malian rebels release FPV drone strike footage
Al Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists have released footage of FPV drone strikes targeting Russian Africa Corps mercenaries in Kidal, Mali.
Fighting erupts in central Mali
Renewed fighting has erupted in the countryside surrounding the city of Mopti in central Mali.
Russian Africa Corps withdraws from Tessit
The President of Mali has reportedly fled the country amid ongoing instability.
Africa Corps repels attack on Bamako airport
Russia's Africa Corps has repelled an attack on one of its advanced posts in Mali's capital, Bamako.
Africa Corps withdraws from Tessalit
Tuareg forces have taken full control of Kidal and Tessalit following the withdrawal of Russian Africa Corps and Malian government troops.
Africa Corps withdrawal from Kidal detailed
The Forces for the Liberation of Azawad have captured a Turkish-made TB-2 drone control station left behind by Russian forces in Kidal.
Map shows JNIM, ISIS control in Mali
A new map details the current territorial situation in northern and central Mali, highlighting areas of operation for major jihadist groups.
Russia's Africa Corps treats Mali attack casualties
Russia's Africa Corps seized weapons and ammunition from slain JNIM and Azawad Liberation Front militants in Mali.
Western activists whitewash JNIM after Mali offensive
Western activists are attempting to whitewash the jihadist group JNIM as pragmatic and non-terrorist following its April 25 offensive in Mali.
Russia's Africa Corps withdraws from Kidal
Russia's Africa Corps has withdrawn from Kidal in an organized move north to the military base at Tessalit, not out of Mali.
Africa Corps withdraws from northern Mali
Russia's Africa Corps is withdrawing from multiple bases in northern Mali after reaching an agreement with jihadist groups.
Mali gov't says minister, intel chief assassinated
Mali's government announced that Defense Minister Sadio Camara and intelligence chief General Modibo Koné were assassinated in the April 25 JNIM attack.
Russian Africa Corps repels attack in Mali
Russia's Africa Corps claims to have successfully repelled a terrorist attack in Mali on April 25.
Analysis: Kidal not fully captured by militants
Russia's Africa Corps has officially confirmed the withdrawal of its personnel and equipment from the city of Kidal in northern Mali.
Tuareg jihadists advance on Timbuktu
A Tuareg jihadist official has announced their forces are heading toward the historic city of Timbuktu in Mali.
The large-scale attack on April 25 came at a high cost to the coalition. More th...
The large-scale attack on April 25 came at a high cost to the coalition. More than a thousand militants were killed in v.
Mali forces repel terrorist attack, Russia says
Mali's armed forces thwarted a terrorist assault, according to Russia's foreign ministry.