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Mali Frees Over 100 Suspected Militants to Ease Fuel Crisis in Bamako

Mali has released more than 100 suspected jihadists as part of a deal aimed at ending attacks on fuel convoys that caused severe shortages in the capital, Bamako, according to…

Africa News Now March 23, 2026

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Jihadists Attack Industrial Sites, Kidnap Civilians in Western Mali Amid Fuel Blockade

Gunmen attacked three industrial plants in Mali’s western Kayes region over the weekend, kidnapping three to four civilians and causing extensive damage, local sources said Monday. The assaults are part…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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Nigerian Air Force Takes Lead After U.S. Strikes on Jihadists in Sokoto

The Nigerian Air Force will assume primary responsibility for counterterrorism operations following U.S. airstrikes on Christmas Day targeting jihadist groups in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria, according to a Nigerian official.…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali Form Unified Military Force to Combat Jihadist Violence

Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali have announced the creation of a unified 5,000-strong military force aimed at addressing the growing jihadist violence in the Sahel region. The new force, which…

Africa News Now January 23, 2025