The Mali crisis could have a dangerous spillover effect
The Sahel region could see a major surge of instability unless urgent action is taken to seek a diplomatic solution.
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Tuareg rebels hold dozens of soldiers in Mali as prisoners
Exclusive video obtained by Al Jazeera shows dozens of soldiers held prisoner by Tuareg separatists in northern Mali.
Published On 5 May 2026
Mali leader Goita takes defence post after minister killed
Military leader promotes himself after defence minister killed in attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists.
From: Inside Story
Is Mali’s military government losing control?
A coalition of armed groups and rebels challenges the military government’s authority.
Published On 3 May 2026
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.
Rebel checkpoints reported around Mali’s capital, northern town seized
JNIM and Tuareg separatists continue their attacks against Mali’s military government.
From: The Take
How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip
Bamako woke to explosions as JNIM and Tuareg rebels attacked nationwide, killing Mali’s defence minister. Why now?
Published On 30 Apr 2026
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Mali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about?
As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.
From: NewsFeed
Video emerges of heavy firefight in Mali
Video has been published by Russian mercenaries showing a heavy gun battle between Mali’s military and rebels.
Published On 30 Apr 2026
Mali’s Tuareg rebels say Russian fighters must withdraw from country
As military government battles to reassert control, spokesperson for Tuareg rebels says it will fall ‘sooner or later’.
‘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.
![A Malian refugee now willing to the identified sits in his tent in Dounkara village, Mauritania [Shola Lawal/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/P1040667-1776903867.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
