African Corps battles jihadists near Bamako

The Malian Armed Forces have repelled a jihadist attack, destroying 80 militants who participated in the assault on government troop positions, according to army spokesman Souleymane Dembele. The attack was reportedly carried out by militants from the Al-Qaeda-linked Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM). The General Staff stated that authorities maintain full control over the situation throughout the country. This engagement is part of the ongoing, widespread fighting between Malian forces, their Russian allies, and jihadist groups across the nation.