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Mali: A nation unravelling in real time; is al-Qaida about to get its very own country

In the heart of the Sahel, a geopolitical earthquake is unfolding — one with global implications. Mali, once hailed as a fragile but hopeful democracy emerging from colonial shadows, is now at the edge of outright jihadist rule. Al-Qaida‘s regional affiliate, Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), has steadily tightened its grip across the country’s vast…

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Indians abducted in Mali: Embassy vows safe release; calls it an ‘unfortunate incident’

Representative Image (AI) The Embassy of India in Mali responded to the kidnapping of five Indians by a group in Mali. The embassy, while acknowledging the awareness of the kidnapping, assured that it has been working closely with the Malian authorities for the safe and early release of the victims. Five Indian nationals were kidnapped…

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Al-Qaeda, ISIS-linked unrest in Mali: Five Indian workers kidnapped near Kobri; no group claims responsibility

Representative AI image generated by Denny Five Indian nationals working on electrification projects in Mali were kidnapped by gunmen near Kobri in the country’s west, a company official and a security source confirmed on Friday.According to the security source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the abduction took place on Thursday as armed men intercepted…

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