Bamako – The Milli Chronicle

Monday, June 22, 2026

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Sahel Forests Emerge as Strategic Strongholds in Escalating Militant Insurgency

Dakar-Forests and protected reserves across the Sahel have evolved from temporary refuges into permanent operational bases for Islamist militant groups,

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Al-Qaeda-Linked JNIM Softens Rule as It Expands Control in Mali

Dakar-Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Mali have reduced public brutality and taken on broader administrative roles in areas under their control, residents

Mali Junta Chief Vows Crackdown After Coordinated Insurgent Assault

Bamako– Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita said on Tuesday that the security situation was under control and pledged to “neutralize”

Mali Backs Morocco’s Western Sahara Plan, Withdraws Recognition of Sahrawi Republic

Bamako — Mali said on Friday it supports Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara and has withdrawn its recognition of