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Escalation and Coordination: JNIM’s Intensification of Operations in Mali and Burkina Faso - Global Upfront Newspapers

Timbuktu · Timbuktu

Escalation and Coordination: JNIM’s Intensification of Operations in Mali and Burkina Faso - Global Upfront Newspapers

On June 2, extremists from militant group Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) launched a major coordinated attack on Mali’s main military camp in the city of Timbuktu and three checkpoints around the city. The operation involved vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs), infiltration militants, and a rocket attack on the Timbuktu airport, which is known to host members of the Russian “PMC” Wagner Group — now operating under the A…Read Article

16 Desert Oases That Became Centers of Learning

Travel · Timbuktu

16 Desert Oases That Became Centers of Learning

Throughout history, water has drawn more than just thirsty travelers to desert oases. These verdant refuges in harsh landscapes became magnets for scholars, merchants, and intellectuals who transformed them into thriving centers of knowledge and learning. From ancient trade routes to medieval universities, oases provided the stability and resources necessary for intellectual pursuits to flourish. Here is a list of 16 desert oases that evolved in…Read Article

Insurgents kill dozens in Mali base and attack Timbuktu: Reuters

40% Center coverage: 28 sources

An Al Qaeda-linked rebel group active in West Africa's Sahel region has claimed an attack on a military base in Mali on Sunday that two sources said had killed more than 30 soldiers.Timbuktu · Timbuktu See the Story

Africa’s golden emperor: How Mansa Musa became the richest man in history

In the age of tech billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, history reminds us that the wealthiest individual of all time hailed not from Silicon Valley, but from 14th-century West Africa. Mansa Musa, the emperor of the Mali Empire, remains unmatched in terms of wealth and influence not just in Africa, but globally. The Mali Empire’s Rise The Mali Empire, founded by Sundiata Keita in the early 13th century, became one of the most powerful civ…Billionaires · Timbuktu Read Article

A Guide to Timbuktu, Mali

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Perched on the edge of the Sahara, this West African city was a center of religion and scholarship for centuries.Religion · Timbuktu Read Article

Mali strongly opposes any early release of former jihadist Abdoulaziz al-Hassan

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Having already served 7 years in prison, the former Malian jihadist Abdoulaziz al-Hassan applied to the International Criminal Court for early release. The former terrorist group Ansar Dine had been sentenced in November by the ICC to 10 years in prison for crimes against humanity and war crimes, during the occupation of Timbuktu by his group and al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQMI), from April 2012 to January 2013. But Mali strongly opposes h…International Criminal Court · Timbuktu Read Article

“From Kalamazoo to Timbuktu” – Many Think These Places Don’t Exist, But The Truth About These Real Cities Is Fascinating

For most people, Timbuktu is a place that really just means somewhere far away. It has long been used colloquially to simply mean a faraway place. More recently, the phrase, “From Kalamazoo to Timbuktu” (or from Timbuktu to Kalamazoo) has been used to indicate a very long trip. While most people have heard these phrases, a large number believe that they are just symbolic or mythical, especially Timbuktu. In 2006, a survey of 150 people in the UK…Timbuktu · Timbuktu Read Article

For Matty Reynolds, Distance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder in “Timbuktu” - Atwood Magazine

Distance doesn’t stop singer/songwriter Matty Reynolds from pursuing love, as he shows in his expressive new single, “Timbuktu.”Timbuktu · Timbuktu Read Article

Why Guidance is Needed on Open-Source Investigations into Sexual Violence

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Guidance on how to conduct digital investigations into sexual violence remains underdeveloped, leaving a dangerous gap.Timbuktu · Timbuktu See the Story

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