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.

Sources

3 verified

Location

Tessalit, Mali

Updated

Monday, 27 April 2026 at 12:51 UTC

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Synthesis · 3 sources

Following an agreement with the jihadist coalition JNIM, the Russian Africa Corps and the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have completed their withdrawal from the northern cities of Kidal and Tessalit. Tuareg forces, likely aligned with the Forces for the Liberation of Azawad (FLA), have now taken full control of both cities and their military bases. The withdrawal is continuing from Aguelhok toward Anefif, which has been under siege and will also be abandoned without resistance, marking a significant shift in control of northern Mali.

Updates · 2

1d ago@casusbellii

A new source confirms the withdrawal from Tessalit and specifies that control was handed over to the jihadist group JNIM.

1d agoSuriyakmaps

The message confirms Tuareg forces have taken full control of Kidal and Tessalit, including their military bases, and provides new details on the ongoing withdrawal from Aguelhok toward the besieged town of Anefif.

e/eineurope · topic · T-09119cycle Monday, 27 April 2026 at 12:51 UTC · first reported 1d ago