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Mali in crisis: Jihadist fighters and Tuareg separatists threaten Bamako
Africa To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. SPOTLIGHT © FRANCE 24 12:01 Issued on: 02/05/2026 - 20:44Modified: 04/05/2026 - 15:47 12:01 min From the show Reading time 1 min As Mali's military struggles to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency, a number of its own soldiers have been arrested, accused of collaborating with al Qaeda-linked militants in coordinating widespread attacks. The Islamist group JNIM, alongside separatist Tuareg rebels, has reportedly seized two northern cities, killed the defence minister and is now attempting to impose a blockade on the capital, Bamako. We take a closer look at what's happening on the ground in Mali, the escalating security crisis and the role of Russian mercenaries in supporting the government. FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee is joined by Beverley Ochieng, a specialist in West Africa and political risk analyst at Control Risks, to share her expertise. Produced by Gavin Lee, Andrew Hilliar, Maya Yataghene and Guillaume Gougeon By: Maya YATAGHENE Related keywords
Al-Qaeda linked group calls for united front against Mali's ... - WION
Story highlightsMali’s crisis seems to be entering a dangerous new phase as an Al-Qaeda-linked group calls for a united front to topple the Junta government. JNIM has also tightened the blockade around Bamako, threatening to choke vital supply lines into the capital. Scroll down for reas more.An Al-Qaeda-affiliated jihadist group in troubled Mali on Thursday (Apr 30) called for a broad coalition to bring down the Junta government while simultaneously tightening a road blockade that is strangling supply routes into the capital Bamako. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, known by its French acronym JNIM, issued a statement late Thursday calling on "all sincere patriots, without exception, to rise up and unite our forces in a common front" to "bring down the junta" and pursue what it described as "a peaceful and inclusive transition."JNIM rallies for a "common front" against the JuntaAdd WION as a Preferred SourceJNIM's appeal was addressed to political parties, the national armed forces, religious authorities, traditional leaders and "all components of Malian society". The call followed coordinated weekend attacks by JNIM and Tuareg separatist groups against junta-held positions. Notably, Mali's defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in the strikes. His state funeral was held on Thursday under tight security in Bamako. Thousands attended, including junta leader Assimi Goita.JNIM had earlier announced a blockade of roads leading into Bamako and the nearby town of Kati, a junta stronghold, threatening severe reprisals against anyone travelling those routes. The only exception, a spokesperson said, was for people already in Bamako who wished to leave. "The only concession is being made for those already in Bamako to allow them to leave."Trending StoriesHow can Vijay become Tamil Nadu CM despite TVK not getting majority? 4 options EXPLAINEDRiteish Deshmukh reveals actors did not charge a penny for Raja Shivaji: 'Everyone has worked for free'Hantavirus outbreak leaves multiple dead: Here is what you need to know about the virusCongress ‘new Muslim League’? 18/20 Muslim candidates win in Assam; 30 of 35 Muslim MLAs win in KeralaTamil Nadu assembly elections: Inside Vijay’s love story with wife Sangeetha SornalingamNew OTT Releases this week (May 4-10, 2026): Citadel Season 2, Thank You Next, Dacoit- 7 movies and TV shows coming on Netflix, Prime Video and moreMet Gala 2026 worst dressed: Outfits that missed the mark on fashion's biggest night- Cardi ...
Al Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to rise up, establish Sharia ...
Al Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to rise up, establish Sharia law Mali's military leaders seized power in back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021.
Al Qaeda-linked insurgents call on Malians to rise up, establish Sharia ...
Al Qaeda -linked insurgents have called on Malians to rise up against the military-led government and transition to Sharia law in a rare French-language statement issued days after carrying out ...
