Mali War
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The Mali War is an ongoing conflict that began on 16 January 2012 with a Tuareg rebellion in northern Mali. The rebels included the secular-oriented National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad, a g
Malian soldiers stand guard outside Kati Barracks in Bamako, October 2012
French Mirage 2000 refuels over Africa on 2 February 2013.
EUTM Comdt Mick Nestor congratulates a Malian soldier for his efforts in the International Poc Fada
A Malian army vehicle that was struck by an IED near Léré, Timbuktu region, 2018
2026 Mali offensives
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Since 25 April 2026, a series of joint coordinated attacks have been carried out by Azawad Liberation Front and Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin across multiple locations in Mali. The JNIM fighter
Mali War
…merged into the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), officially returning to demands for the independence of Azawad. On 25 April 2026, the FLA launched an offensive against the junta alongside JNIM, recapturing Kidal and parts of Gao. The FLA and JNIM each issued statements confirming their mutual cooperation for…
Rebel forces recaptured Kidal, which had been under government control since 2023