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Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) In Mali: Winning Kidal And Losing A Political Future

Global UpfrontJun 5, 2026June 5, 20260

The coordinated attacks carried out across Mali on April 25 may mark one of the most significant turning points in the country’s conflict since the collapse of

How Africa Corps Thwarted Coup Attempt In Mali – Russian Defense Ministry’s Statements

Global UpfrontApr 29, 2026April 29, 20260

The Russian Defence Ministry has given insight into ho on April 25 “illegal armed groups attempted an armed coup in Mali.” According to the ministry,

Defence Minister Badaru In Bamako For Maiden International Defence And Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2025)

Global UpfrontNov 13, 2025November 13, 20251

Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has arrived Bamako, Mali to attend the maiden edition of the Bamako International Defence and Security Exhibition (BAMEX 2025).

JNIM Terror Group Seizes Control of Kayes Malian Armed Forces Barracks, Display Captured Equipment, Arms, Ammunition

Global UpfrontAug 19, 2024August 19, 20240

By Zagazola Makama The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) armed group has taken control of the Kayes barracks in Mali. This development comes amid

Russia-Ukraine war Spills Into West Africa: Mali Attacks Signal Dangerous Times Ahead

Global UpfrontAug 19, 2024August 19, 20240

Russia suffered significant blows to its reputation in mid-2024. An attack on its territory by Ukraine came as a surprise. In west Africa, the Wagner

Wagner Group Setback in Mali Challenges Moscow’s Strategy in Africa And The Region’s Faith in Russian Mercenaries

Global UpfrontAug 13, 2024August 13, 20240

By Christopher Michael Faulkner While Russia’s army is bogged down in Ukraine, its mercenaries are faring no better in Africa. In late July 2024, mercenaries

Joint Malian, Niger Republic, Burkina Faso Forces Kill Islamic State Terrorists’ Commander, Abu Huzeifa

Global UpfrontApr 30, 2024April 30, 20240

Mali’s military government says its forces have killed a senior Islamic State commander, Abu Huzeifa, during a joint operation with Burkina Faso and Niger. Huzeifa,

Mali Catastrophe Accelerating Under Junta Rule

Global UpfrontJul 24, 2023July 24, 20230

The threat of militant Islamist groups is spreading to all parts of Mali as the military junta stakes its claim to stay in power indefinitely.

Mali: UN Demands Access To Site Of Alleged Massacre Of Over 300 Civilians By Malian, Russian Forces

Global UpfrontApr 8, 2022April 8, 20220

A UN envoy on Thursday demanded access to the Malian village of Moura, site of an alleged massacre last month by local forces and suspected