Au Mali, le blocus jihadiste levé sur la route menant à Mourdiah et Nara
June 25, 2026 – RFI
The JNIM jihadists lifted a nearly two-year blockade on the road connecting Bamako to Mourdiah and Nara in western Mali. Local negotiations led to the reopening, with residents welcoming the first arriving buses with celebration.
Opération Dougoukoloko : Une base terroriste détruite dans la forêt du Wagadou
June 24, 2026 – Maliweb
As part of Operation Dougoukoloko, Malian Armed Forces conducted a reconnaissance mission in the Wagadou forest near Guiré, resulting in the destruction of a terrorist refuge and the neutralization of several militants.
Mali: l’armée et l’Africa Corps russe dessinent une croix gammée avec un cadavre démembré près de Tombouctou
June 24, 2026 – RFI
Following a military operation in northern Mali that killed four people, residents discovered a gruesome scene where a dismembered body was arranged in the shape of a swastika.
Frappes à Mopti : la guerre des récits fait rage entre Bamako et le Jnim
June 21, 2026 – Jeune Afrique
A battle of narratives is unfolding between Malian authorities and JNIM following airstrikes in the Mopti region. The army claims to have neutralized terrorists, while jihadist sources dispute the official version of events.
Mali: Déclaration de la Porte-Parole concernant l’attaque terroriste dans le Cercle de Bankass
June 21, 2026 – European Union External Action
The European Union expressed concern over a terrorist attack in Bankass Circle that reportedly killed over 130 civilians, calling for a full investigation and accountability for the perpetrators.
