Bamako, Mali — April 25, 2026 The Malian army has reported a series of coordinated attacks on military installations across Mali, including the capital city of Bamako, the central town of Sevare, and the northern cities of Kidal and Gao. These incidents follow a recent escalation in military operations, with the Malian Armed Forces claiming recent successes against terrorist logistics and insurgent hideouts. Although the Malian military has attributed these attacks to the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) and the al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), independent verification of these claims is pending.
The attacks come under the auspices of a military junta that has been in power since coups in 2020 and 2021.
The ongoing instability and regional tensions have raised concerns about the country’s stability, with analysts suggesting that the attacks could be an attempt to undermine the Malian military’s efforts and disrupt the country’s economic life. These events reflect the broader security challenges in the Sahel region, where Mali and Niger have accused neighboring countries, such as Algeria, of supporting terrorist groups.
The situation is further complicated by the military government’s decision to sever ties with former colonial ruler France and other Western countries, aligning more closely with Russia, which has been supporting Malian forces against jihadists since 2021. While the full extent of the casualties and the involvement of the FLA and JNIM is yet to be established, the attacks are a stark reminder of the ongoing security crisis in Mali and the wider Sahel region, with the stability and security of the area remaining a critical concern.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 2*
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Source: france24 – Africa
Source: FRANCE 24
