Mali’s wave of attacks: Can the Junta and Russia’s Africa Corps hold the fort?

Mali’s wave of attacks: Can the Junta and Russia’s Africa Corps hold the fort?

By Chibuike Chukwu The recent lightning assault by Malian insurgents that led them to overrun areas of Bamako and other cities in Mali is forcing many in the region to directly question Goita’s authority, the Junta’s leadership and Mali’s partnership with Russian security forces. For many other African countries, the events in Mali over the last few days further raise questions as to any reliance on mercenary forces and instead consider more sta…

Mali: What Were the Reasons and the Consequences of the 25 April Attacks?

Mali: What Were the Reasons and the Consequences of the 25 April Attacks? Admin Thu, 05/28/2026 - 10:17 The coordinated offensive launched in late April 2026 by the jihadi group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Tuareg dominated separatist Front de Libération de l’Azawad (FLA) marked a decisive turning point in the conflict dynamics of Mali and the broader Sahel. The operation – including simultaneous attacks across several reg…