Malian army
Coverage of Malian army in the Nexus archive.
- Mali: Rebels Seize Key-Town of Anéfis As Rebels Tighten Grip On Northern Mali
Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda affiliates have taken control of the key northern Mali town of Anéfis following a rebel offensive. The Malian army and Russian mercenaries are now confined to a key camp in the area.
- Mali: Mali Rebels Target Army Bases, Prison in Fresh Attacks
Mali Rebels, along with Tuareg rebels and Islamists, launched coordinated attacks on army bases and a prison. The Malian army claimed to have regained control following the assaults.
- Rebel attacks in northern Mali: Some targets meant as 'diversions', expert says
The Malian army reported rebel attacks on northern towns including Gao and Sévaré, while a rebel group announced a new offensive. Andrew Lebovich, a research fellow at Clingendael's Conflict Research Unit, noted that some targets were likely used as 'diversions' rather than primary objectives, contrasting with strategically significant towns like Anefis.
- Mali government says rebels attacking northern towns
The Malian army reported that rebels attacked northern towns including Gao and Sévaré. A rebel group, the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), announced a new offensive targeting Anefis, with its spokesperson Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane confirming the attack via Facebook.
- Mali’s government reports rebel attacks across north of the country, targeting major cities
Mali’s government reports rebel attacks in the northern part of the country, targeting major cities like Gao and Sévaré. The Malian army confirmed the attacks on several towns in the region.
- Unprecedented images show how Russia is using drones from the war in Ukraine in Africa
Russian mercenaries from the Africa Corps, which has replaced the Wagner Group in supporting Mali's army, are deploying combat drones in Mali. These drones, commonly used in Ukraine, are now being utilized in the Sahel region despite not being designed for that environment.
- ‘Scale and coordination of Mali attacks appear unprecedented’
Clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups are occurring in multiple cities across Mali, with the scale and coordination of attacks described as unprecedented.