Shaken by attacks from jihadists and pro-independence militants on April 25, the military regime has never appeared so fragile. The capital is now under blockade.
Russian Africa Corps mercenaries have suffered several setbacks since jihadists launched an offensive on April 25, including the death of pro-Russian defense minister Sadio Camara and the loss of the town of Kidal.
The offensive by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM threatens Mali's capital, which is under blockade. In an interview with Le Monde, analyst Jean-Hervé Jezequel examines the jihadists' objectives.
The military government has named Abdoulaye Maiga as Choguel Kokalla Maiga’s replacement
Mali has accused Kiev of violating its sovereignty and supporting international terrorism
The military juntas of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso signed a treaty of confederation Saturday bringing together 72 million people into the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). It’s a decision, they say, that will not only allow the three nations to wipe the scourge of jihadist violence from their countries, but to build a new economic alliance that will reshape West Africa.
Documents detailing new-level ties between Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso were signed at a summit on Saturday
