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Thirty-seven ex-combatants have been integrated into the national military under the ongoing DDR-I program, marking continued progress in Mali's post-conflict stabilization strategy.
The Malian army has reported fierce fighting for a military base, stating that dozens of militants were killed, while disputing claims that Islamists had taken control of the garrison.
Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda affiliates have reportedly secured control of the key town of Anéfis in northern Mali following a coordinated offensive, with the Malian army and Russian mercenaries reportedly holed up.
A Human Rights Watch report states that Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists, the Malian army, and its Russian allies all committed 'grave abuses' against civilians during and after April attacks in Mali.
The Malian army has launched several strikes targeting Kidal, a northern city currently under rebel control.
Two rebel groups seized the city of Kidal in Mali on April 26, including a site that houses a ground control station for drones previously operated by the Malian Army.
Russian mercenaries have confirmed their withdrawal from the strategic northern Mali city of Kidal following intense attacks by Tuareg rebels. This retreat marks a significant setback for Mali's junta and its Russian allies, with rebels now controlling the key stronghold.
Fighting has resumed in Kidal, Mali, between Tuareg rebels, who are allied with jihadists, and the Russian-backed Malian army. The Tuareg rebels also announced the withdrawal of Russian Afrika Korps troops from the area.
Ongoing clashes have been reported on the outskirts of Bamako and in other parts of Mali, involving the national army and various 'terrorist groups'.
The Malian army has announced that 82 soldiers, previously held prisoner by Tuareg and al-Qaeda-linked armed groups in the northern region, have been freed.
An armed group attacked a Malian military convoy north of Gao, resulting in dozens of soldiers reportedly killed or captured. The ambush highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
Two rebel groups have launched a new joint offensive, surprising the Malian army, indicating a renewed period of conflict in the region.
The Malian army is reportedly deploying Soviet-made cluster bombs and Russian drones against rebels, with unexploded ordnance found and a Russian Shahed-136 drone, featuring Iranian technology and Chinese components, shot down by rebels.
The Malian army has launched several strikes on Kidal, a city currently under rebel control.
The Malian army has carried out airstrikes in Kidal, a region currently under the control of Tuareg rebels.
An Al Qaeda-affiliated group has claimed that the Malian army has withdrawn from a northern town, indicating a spread of the insurgency. This development suggests a shifting dynamic in the region's conflict.
Jihadist groups and Tuareg rebels claimed responsibility for a series of large-scale, coordinated attacks on Malian army bases across the country, leading to fresh battles and prompting condemnation from the UN.
Militant groups in Mali have announced the death of a young individual who was reportedly captured while attempting to join the Malian army.
The Malian army announced the release of 82 soldiers who had been held hostage by jihadists and separatists.
General Jean Elysee Dao, the Malian army chief, announced that approximately 30 soldiers were killed and 60 others wounded during the retaking of the key town of Anefis after nearly a week of fighting.
Rebel groups, including jihadists and Tuareg insurgents, launched a new wave of coordinated attacks on multiple towns and army bases across northern and central Mali. The Malian army claims the situation is under control, despite reports of rebels entering cities where Russian and government forces are present.
A drone attack carried out by the Malian army in the central region of the country tragically killed 10 civilians attending a wedding.
The Malian army carried out overnight airstrikes on the northern city of Kidal, which has been under the control of Tuareg separatists and their jihadist allies since a large-scale offensive last month.
The Malian army has reportedly abandoned several positions in the northern Gao region, raising concerns about security and control in the area.
Fighting has resumed in Kidal, Mali, between Tuareg rebels allied with jihadists and the Russian-backed Malian army.
Militant groups, including JNIM and Tuareg rebels, launched a series of coordinated attacks involving explosions and gunfire across Mali, targeting the capital Bamako and other cities. The Malian army confirmed clashes, drawing international condemnation and expressions of solidarity.
The Malian army has officially denied widespread rumors claiming the release of 200 terrorists, seeking to clarify the security situation.