Keywords: Sahel security


Mali Army Reports 4,880 Armed Fighters Put Out of Action in Five Months

Mali’s armed forces say they have put more than 4,880 fighters from armed groups out of action between May and 20 October 2026, alongside an extensive campaign targeting bases, vehicles and logistical networks. The figures were presented by the military’s Information and Public Relations......

Mali carries out two airstrikes against armed group positions in central regions

Mali’s armed forces have carried out two airstrikes against locations allegedly used by armed groups in the country’s central regions, according to a statement from the General Staff of the Malian Army. The operations took place on October 14 and 15, targeting sites in the Doura and Tongolo-Kora......

Deadly convoy ambush in northern Mali leaves dozens of soldiers dead

At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed after a military convoy came under attack in northern Mali, highlighting the persistent security challenges facing the country's armed forces amid a complex insurgency involving both separatist groups and jihadist fighters. According to local and military......

Morocco, Brazil discuss expanding security cooperation

Morocco’s Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance met Brazil’s ambassador to Morocco in Rabat to review the state of bilateral security cooperation and outline new areas for expansion. The discussions focused on strengthening coordination in policing and intelligence......

Mali court sentences French diplomat to 20 years prison

A specialized anti-terrorism court in Bamako has sentenced a French intelligence official with diplomatic status to 20 years in prison for undermining state security. The court also imposed a fine of $6,225 and a 20-year ban on entering Mali, according to judicial sources. The proceedings were held behind......

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger cut ties with the International Criminal Court, citing neo-colonial bias

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the tribunal of serving as a tool of "neo-colonialist repression." The decision marks a significant shift in their approach to international justice as they prioritize building......

Morocco and Niger deepen military cooperation as Sahel challenges persist

A high-ranking military delegation from Niger recently concluded a week-long visit to Morocco, underscoring the strengthening ties between the two nations amid growing regional instability in the Sahel. Under the guidance of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Army Corps General Mohammed Berrid hosted Niger’s......

Mali escalates drone dispute with Algeria to International Court of Justice

Mali has formally lodged a complaint against Algeria at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing its neighbor of shooting down a Malian army reconnaissance drone in early April within Malian territory. The incident has further strained relations between the two countries, which have faced growing......

Morocco aids Niger in eliminating Boko Haram leader ‘Bakura’ in joint operation

Niger’s military forces, with critical support from Morocco’s intelligence services, successfully neutralized Ibrahim Mahamadou, known as “Bakura,” a top Boko Haram leader. The operation, carried out in the Diffa region near Lake Chad, underscores Morocco’s expanding influence......