Mali

JNIM and Tuareg fighters join forces

AJ's Defence Editor breaks down the latest threat to Mali’s government and the rapid retreat of Russian forces there

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters storm Mali prison, block food supplies to Bamako

Fighters attack 'Africa's Alcatraz', which detains high-value prisoners, and disrupt crucial supply chains to capital.

Mapping Mali’s gold and natural resource wealth

The West African country holds Africa's third-largest gold reserves, plus vast lithium and uranium deposits.

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks

Five army personnel, including three active-duty soldiers, identified as suspects in last week's coordinated attacks.

‘We saw terrible things’: Mali refugees tell of atrocities amid attacks

Thousands of Malians have been forced to flee their country as several groups, including the army, assault them.

Mali’s military leader emerges after alleged coup attempt

Mali’s military leader says the country is ‘under control’ after what’s been described as an attempted coup.

Armed group announces siege on Mali capital

JNIM has announced the beginning of a “total siege” on Mali’s capital Bamako.

Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup

First sighting of Goita since rebel attacks comes as Russia seeks to dampen speculation over ally's military government.

Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks

Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.

Rival armed groups join forces against the Malian state: What next?

Armed groups with differing ideologies have launched coordinated attacks across Mali. Can they remain united?

Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks

A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.

Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali

Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali

Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

‘Scale and coordination of Mali attacks appear unprecedented’

Clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups are being reported in cities across the country.

Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali

Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north of the country in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

Terrorists launch simultaneous attacks in Mali, authorities say

Terrorists have carried out attacks in various locations across Mali, according to the country's army.

Terrorists stage simultaneous attacks in Mali, authorities say

Terrorists have carried out attacks in various locations across Mali, according to the country's army.

Mali attacks live: Coordinated attacks in Bamako, Kati, Kidal and elsewhere

The army says armed groups targeted strategic locations in various parts of the country including in the capital Bamako.

Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks across Mali, army says

Capital Bamako and several other locations hit in an apparently coordinated ⁠assault involving multiple groups.