Tag: Mali

The battle for the Anéfis military base has become a critical test of Mali's northern security strategy, exposing vulnerabilities in supply routes, military coordination and the country's reliance on Russian-backed forces.

Mali's military says it has lifted the Anéfis blockade after days of fighting with FLA separatists and allied jihadist groups, reopening access to a strategic northern army camp.

Russia has renewed its commitment to supporting the Alliance of Sahel States after high-level talks in Niger, reinforcing military cooperation and expanding diplomatic and economic engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.

Mali insurgent attacks struck five towns in a coordinated offensive before dawn on Saturday, prompting a swift military response. Authorities say control has been restored, but the attacks highlight the continuing security challenges facing Mali and the wider Sahel region.

Human rights organisations have criticised the withdrawal from the ICC by Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, warning that victims of war crimes could lose a vital path to justice as the three Sahel states move closer to leaving the court.