Mali: la Cour suprême prolonge le calvaire judiciaire du militant Clément Dembélé qui reste en prison
June 16, 2026 – RFI
Mali’s Supreme Court has refused to rule on the case of Clément Dembélé, an anti-corruption activist imprisoned since November 2023 despite being cleared of charges and multiple court orders for his release.
Barbouzes, drones et exilés : des Français ont proposé des armes ukrainiennes aux opposants maliens
June 17, 2026 – Jeune Afrique
Intermediaries claiming ties to French intelligence allegedly offered militarized drones and training in Ukraine to exiled Malian opposition figures seeking to challenge the junta of Assimi Goïta, according to a report by Jeune Afrique.
Région de Mopti : Les FAMa portent un nouveau coup sévère aux groupes armés terroristes
June 17, 2026 – Maliweb
The Malian Armed Forces conducted successful airstrikes targeting a terrorist refuge in the Mopti region, destroying a base after identifying it through reconnaissance activities.
Mali: au moins 12 civils tués par l’armée et l’Africa Corps russe dans la région de Tombouctou
June 12, 2026 – RFI
At least 12 civilians were killed by the Malian army and Russian Africa Corps forces near Tonka in the Timbuktu region, according to local sources and a human rights group.
Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory
June 13, 2026 – Reuters
Residents living under JNIM control in central Mali describe how the group has become more tolerant and is trying to govern more peacefully in established areas. Residents report softer rhetoric and more predictable governance compared to government forces.
