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Bamako is under pressure, not under siege: the difference and why it matters

Mali has been struggling for over a decade to defeat “jihadists” around Gao, Kidal and Ségou. Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), linked to al-Qaida, is believed to be the most vicious of the terrorist groups operating there, based on the scale of its attacks.

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2025

Timbuktu's famed manuscripts escaped al-Qaida but the threat remains

Residents of the West African city of Timbuktu smuggled out tens of thousands of priceless manuscripts over a decade ago as al-Qaida-linked extremists swept into this part of Mali

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025

Mali media authorities suspend French broadcasters

Mali's media regulator the HAC has suspended French broadcasters LCI and TF1 over allegedly using "unverified statements and falsehoods" regarding jihadists in this Sahelian country, according to a decision seen by French press agency AFP Friday.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 15, 2025

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Mali's junta suspends French TV channels over alleged false reports about fuel blockade

Mali, alongside its neighbours Niger and Burkina Faso, is ruled by military leaders who took power by force in recent years, pledging to provide more security to citizens.

Euronews · Nov 14, 2025

Mali suspends French TV channels over alleged false reports

Mali's ruling junta has suspended two French TV channels for broadcasting alleged false information about a fuel blockade by the al-Qaida-linked military group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM)

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Mali faces record number of kidnappings of foreigners by jihadist group

The number of foreigners kidnapped by jihadists in Mali has reached a record high, with at least 22 taken hostage by the al-Qaeda affiliate group JNIM in the last six months, as part of its strategy to undermine the ruling junta.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 14, 2025

Nigeria’s new terror threat: JNIM is spreading but it’s not too late to act

The Sahel region, south of the Sahara, is notorious for being the global epicentre of terrorism. With a combined population of 75 million people, the region has accounted for more fatalities than any other on the African continent since 2021.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2025

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Why Africa’s mineral-rich countries are not reaping the rewards of their wealth

Gold mining operations recently restarted at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex in western Mali after being shut down for several months. In January, the Malian government started blocking exports from the mine owned by Canada-based Barrick Mining (formerly called Barrick Gold).

The Conversation · Nov 13, 2025

The man on a mission to save Mauritania’s ‘city of libraries’ from encroaching desert sands

Desert settlement of Chinguetti faces rising sands, dwindling tourism and insecurity due to conflict in neighbouring Mali

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025

TikTok influencer killed in public ‘execution’ as Mali’s jihadist crisis worsens

Mariam Cissé, who posted videos in support of ruling junta, received death threats before being abducted and killed

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2025

Horror as armed men abduct and kill TikTok influencer

Mali authorities say influencer had posted videos in support nation’s military

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Marionette festival in Mali defies threats from jihadi militants to celebrate culture

An annual marionette festival took place in Mali despite threats from jihadi militants

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025

Who Is Mariam Cisse? Brother 'Was in the Crowd' for TikTok Star's Public Execution

Mariam Cisse, TikTok star from Mali, publicly executed by jihadists, exposing dangers faced by civilians and content creators in conflict areas.

International Business Times UK · Nov 10, 2025

Amid fuel crisis and conflict, Mali’s giant puppets bring life and hope to Bamako

Giant puppets paraded in Bamako for the annual puppet festival, offering a rare moment of joy despite economic and security challenges.

Euronews · Nov 10, 2025

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Radio France Internationale · Nov 10, 2025

AU voices concern about Mali as France urges citizens to leave

The president of the African Union Commission has expressed “deep concern” over the security situation in Mali and an ongoing jihadist blockade that has impacted civilians, and called for “urgent international action”. Given the situation, France has recommended its citizens leave the country as soon as possible.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 7, 2025

Month-long blackout leaves Mali's Mopti in the dark amid jihadist fuel blockade

The Malian city of Mopti has been plunged into darkness for weeks as a fuel blockade by jihadists tied to al-Qaeda cripples power supplies.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025

Senior US official praises Mali's military junta in fight against armed groups as pressure mounts

Days after American diplomats and nationals were told to leave Mali, a senior U.S. official praised the military junta and hinted at cooperation between the two governments after years of a strained diplomatic relationship

Radio France Internationale · Nov 5, 2025

Mali’s economy near standstill amid JNIM fuel attacks

An ongoing fuel blockade initiated by the JNIM jihadist group in Mali has brought the landlocked Sahel nation’s economy to a near standstill. In an effort to isolate the capital, Bamako, and exert pressure on the ruling junta, the militants have intensified their attacks on fuel tankers, prompting Western governments…

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2025

How al-Qaida-linked jihadist group JNIM is bringing Mali to its knees

Political instability and fuel shortages caused by rebel group is driving Mali to brink of becoming Islamist republic

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2025

Why an armed group linked to al-Qaida is gaining ground in Mali

Mali’s military regime is coming under increasing pressure from Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), an armed group linked to al-Qaida that now controls large swathes of territory across the Sahel region of western and north-central Africa. The group is blockading major highways in Mali and torching tanker lorries, with…

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2025

Jihadists have blockaded Mali’s capital. What’s at stake

A coalition of jihadist groups affiliated with al-Qaida have laid siege to landlocked Mali’s capital. For over a month, they have attacked convoys supplying Bamako with fuel, putting considerable pressure on the military junta that has been ruling the country for five years.

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2025

Bamako under siege: why Mali’s army is struggling to break the jihadist blockade of the capital

When the military overthrew the democratically elected government in Mali in 2020, coup leader General Assimi Goita promised to root out jihadists in the north of the country. Mali had been struggling to defeat them for nearly a decade.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

US embassy urges Americans to leave Mali due to a fuel crisis linked to a militant group

The U.S. Embassy in Mali told all American citizens on Tuesday to leave the country due to a severe fuel crisis and security threats linked to a jihadi group

International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025

Is Mali the Next Afghanistan? Fuel Shortages and School Closures Trigger Panic as Islamic Militants Tighten Grip

Islamist blockade triggers fuel shortages and school closures in Mali, raising fears of state collapse and militant control.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Mali is squeezed as militants enforce a fuel blockade

Mali is facing a fuel blockade imposed by jihadi militants, causing significant disruptions

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