JNIM, FLA launch nationwide attacks in Mali

Al-Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Forces for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA) have launched a nationwide offensive, striking multiple cities across Mali. The coordinated attacks targeted key urban centers including Kidal, Gao, and the capital, Bamako. Militants were reportedly armed with a range of heavy weaponry, including W-85 heavy machine guns, PKMs, and AK-series rifles. This broad assault represents a significant escalation in the ongoing joint rebel offensive against the Malian state.