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At least 70 people have been killed in a fresh wave of jihadist attacks in central Mali over the past few days, according to local and security sources. The assaults, claimed by the Al-Qaeda-linked Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), included coordinated attacks on Friday following earlier raids on villages that left at least 30…
Militants on the streets in Kidal, northern, Mali NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Tuesday issued a statement condemning the “terrorist attacks” in Mali across multiple locations. “India strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Mali targeting multiple locations. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and express our solidarity…
Mali defence minister Sadio Camara (Image/X) The security crisis in Mali escalated further after defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence in Kati on Saturday, according to RFI Radio reports. The killing comes amid a wave of coordinated strikes involving separatist fighters and Al-Qaeda-linked militants that targeted the capital Bamako…
NEW DELHI: A series of coordinated attacks rocked Mali on early Saturday, with gunfire and explosions reported in the capital Bamako. Firing was also heard near a military camp close to the city’s international airport, Reuters reported.The Malian Armed Forces said unidentified “terrorist” groups targeted several positions in the capital and other parts of the…
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…
Mariam Cisse cause of death: What happened to the Mali TikTok star during her livestream in Tonka (Image via Getty) Mariam Cisse, a young TikTok creator from Tonka, Mali, was killed by armed extremists during a livestream in early November 2025. She was known for posting cheerful videos about life in her hometown and showing…
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…
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…
