Apr 29, 2026

Mali: After Kidal, The War Comes to Bamako$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

Mali’s military government lost Kidal to a joint FLA-JNIM offensive on April 26, 2026, after Russian Africa Corps personnel and Malian troops withdrew under rebel escort. The fall of the city, retaken by Bamako with Russian support in November 2023, exposes the limits of the junta’s sovereignty narrative and raises serious questions about the durability of Mali’s security model.

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Mali: After Kidal, The War Comes to Bamako$

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Security: Hackers Publish Names Tied to Morocco’s Police and Intelligence Services$

Algeria-France Trade Drops 23% with Import and Energy Curbs$

Morocco Faces Balancing Test Over Potential Gaza Security Role$

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