Tuareg forces attack Russian, junta troops across Mali
Fighting continues in Kidal as militants build on their success but are blocked by pro-government forces holding the fort.
Ukraine strikes Belgorod, wounds civilian
A Ukrainian SBU drone strike has caused a continuing fire at the Gorky oil pumping station in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod region.
Mali army, Wagner reverse JNIM gains in south
The Malian army, supported by the Wagner Group, has destroyed numerous JNIM vehicles and reversed the jihadists' temporary territorial gains in southern Mali.
JNIM fighters mass near Mopti-Sévaré hub
Large numbers of Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM militants are reportedly flooding into the city of Sévaré, near the vital transport hub of Mopti.
Mali residents kill Al-Qaeda members in clashes
Residents in eastern Mali armed themselves and clashed with Al-Qaeda militants, killing several members of the group.
JNIM/FLA capture key cities in Mali offensive
Russian Africa Corps troops are engaged in heavy fighting with advancing JNIM and FLA militants near Kidal and the capital Bamako.
Mali's Chief of Staff killed in action
Mali's Chief of Staff, General Oumar Diarra, has been killed in action in Kati during a major nationwide offensive.
Mali military launches paradrop on Kidal
The Malian military has launched a paradrop operation in an attempt to recapture the northern city of Kidal from militants.
JNIM forces attack Mali capital to overthrow govt
The Malian army has secured the capital, Bamako, after driving JNIM militants from the outlying towns of Kati and Senou.
Bamako airport attacked in nationwide offensive
The Malian army reports coordinated attacks by armed groups on military bases across the country, including near the capital.
Malian forces retreat as Gao, Mopti at risk
Tuareg and jihadist forces have reversed the 2023 Malian military advance and are now fighting for control of the strategic towns of Bourem and Gao.
JNIM/FLA reinforcements arrive near Savare base
Large JNIM and FLA reinforcements have arrived in Savare, Mali, ahead of a potential offensive on the Savare Air Base.
Car bomb targets Mali defense minister's home
A major car bomb has exploded in front of the home of Mali's Defense Minister General Sadio Camara in Kati.
JNIM, FLA launch nationwide attacks in Mali
Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front have launched coordinated attacks in multiple Malian cities, including Kidal, Gao, and the capital Bamako.
Russian forces evacuate Mali via Algeria
Russian forces, Mali's key security partner, are being repatriated through Algeria in an evacuation that began before the current militant offensive.
Al-Qaeda seizes Kidal Governor's Palace
Tuareg separatist forces have captured the Governor's Palace in Kidal after taking the city in a joint offensive with Al-Qaeda-linked militants.
JNIM attacks Malian army positions in south
JNIM militants have launched coordinated attacks on Malian military positions in Gao, Mopti, and near the capital Bamako.
Clashes continue in Gao, Eastern Mali
The Malian Army is engaged in ongoing clashes with Azawad Liberation Front militants in the city of Gao.
FLA claims near-total control of Kidal, Gao Region
Tuareg separatists lowered the Malian flag and raised their own at a military base in Kidal.
JNIM/FLA fighters patrol Gao city center
Fighters from the JNIM militant group and the FLA have been filmed patrolling the center of Gao in central Mali.
Militants capture positions north of Bamako
Jihadist militants have captured checkpoints and positions from the Malian Army and Russia's Africa Corps north of the capital Bamako.
JNIM/FLA capture Konna in Mali
The city of Konna in southern Mali has been captured by the joint JNIM and FLA rebel forces.
Gunfire, explosions near Bamako airport
Gunfire and explosions have been reported near Modibo Keita International Airport in Mali's capital, Bamako.
JNIM/FLA fighters enter Savare in Mali
New footage shows the town of Savare, east of Mopti, is firmly under the control of the JNIM and FLA militant alliance.
JNIM/FLA enter Bourem city in Mali
The city of Bourem in Mali's Gao Region has fallen to joint forces from the FLA and the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM.
US Embassy Mali orders shelter-in-place
The U.S. Embassy in Mali has reiterated its order for American citizens to shelter in place and avoid travel amid the ongoing rebel offensive.
Mali helicopter down, Bamako airbase attacked
A Malian helicopter has been shot down near Wabaria, and the Bamako airbase was attacked and closed.
Mali Defense Minister reportedly captured
JNIM militants conducted a suicide truck bomb attack against the home of Mali's Defense Minister, with his fate unknown.
Malian/Russian helicopter shot down in Gao
The rebel FLA has confirmed with video evidence that a joint Malian Army and Russia Africa Corps helicopter was shot down in the city of Gao.
JNIM fighters enter Sévaré base in Mali
Sources report over 800 JNIM fighters are now present in the captured city of Sévaré, indicating a major consolidation of forces.
Clashes erupt in Kidal, other Mali regions
Violent street clashes have erupted in Kidal, Mali, between the FLA/JNIM rebel alliance and Russia's Africa Corps.
Mali gov confirms Bamako under attack
Unidentified terrorists have attacked Mali's capital, Bamako, with the Malian Armed Forces currently engaged in fighting.
Clashes erupt near Bamako in Kati
Active fighting between Mali's government and the JNIM/FLA rebel alliance has spread to the towns of Mamaribougou and Djicoronicoura near the capital.
Azawad Liberation Front offensive in Mali
The Azawad Liberation Front has launched an offensive against several Malian Army positions.
Clashes erupt in multiple Malian cities
JNIM and FLA rebel groups are launching massive, ongoing offensives against Africa Corps and Malian army positions across the country.