Mali News

Anthropic's threat intelligence report reveals its Claude AI was exploited between December 2025 and August 2026 for malicious purposes, including missile guida

A dust storm swept over parts of Mali and neighboring countries in early September 2026, captured by NASA's Terra satellite. Atmospheric scientists note that su

A new study reveals that generative AI is increasingly being utilized for information warfare in Mali, with various conflict factions demonstrating different le

Mali achieved a historic upset at the Women's Basketball World Cup, defeating Spain 82-73, marking only their second win ever in the tournament's history. Kone

Tuareg rebels have released approximately 60 Malian soldiers as part of a prisoner exchange. This swap secured the freedom of one of their own leaders, accordin

Mali's army announced that 82 soldiers, previously held captive by Tuareg and al-Qaeda-linked armed groups in the northern region, have been successfully freed.

Mali has pardoned a convicted French agent in what is seen as a gesture to Paris.

The Mauritanian government reports that 35 Mauritanians have returned from detention in Mali, with some alleging torture.

The Malian army reports that dozens of militants were killed during fierce fighting for a base, disputing claims that Islamists took control of the garrison.

Human Rights Watch reports that Russian paramilitaries from the Africa Corps, fighting alongside Malian soldiers, killed civilians in an air strike in Mali.

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reports that a strike by the Russian Africa Corps in central Mali resulted in the deaths of eight civilians.

Human Rights Watch accused Russia's Africa Corps of unlawfully killing eight civilians, including three children, in a June air strike in central Mali.

An Indian-origin diamond merchant who was abducted in Mali has been freed after his family paid a ransom of Euro 4 million.

Mali's foreign minister stated that the government does not rule out U.S. military intervention but emphasized that any partner must respect the nation's sovere

The U.S. is reportedly considering airstrikes against al Qaeda-linked terrorists in Mali, where jihadist groups like JNIM are gaining power and have caused sign

The Trump administration is reportedly considering military strikes in Mali against the al-Qaeda-linked JNIM, which would mark the eighth country attacked durin

At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an ambush on a joint Malian army and Russia's Africa Corps convoy.

Armed groups attacked a Malian military convoy in the Gao region, with Mali reporting a counterattack underway while rebels claim to have inflicted significant

A convoy ambush in Gao, Mali, suggests a strengthening alliance between JNIM and FLA.

Mali's army chief, General Jean Elysee Dao, reported that approximately 30 Malian soldiers were killed and 60 wounded during the retaking of the town of Anefis.

Mali and Algeria have ended a yearlong diplomatic rift by reopening their airspace and reinstating ambassadors. This move signifies a restoration of normal rela

Mali's military announced it has broken a rebel blockade around a strategic northern base, as the junta continues to fight separatists and al-Qaida-linked milit

Tuareg separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front and their jihadist allies attacked a convoy of Russian and Malian troops on Thursday, who were en route to r