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How Malian jihadists and pro-independence groups joined forces to overthrow the junta

Le Monde

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July 7, 2026

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How Malian jihadists and pro-independence groups joined forces to overthrow the junta

For years, jihadists from JNIM and pro-independence fighters from the FLA harbored deadly hatred for each other. But they put their differences aside to confront their common enemy: the ruling junta in Bamako. Since April 25, they have launched a major offensive.

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Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Syria’s Interior Ministry: Security forces dismantle ISIS cells, arrest senior leader

Damascus, July 9 (SANA) Syrian security forces, in coordination with the General Intelligence Service, dismantled several cells affiliated with the ISIS terrorist group in southern Syria and arrested a senior leader along with a number of other members, the Interior Ministry said on Thursday. According to the ministry, those arrested include Firas al-Dagher, whom it []

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jun 29, 2026

Terrorists Crumble as Military Pressure Forces Fresh ISWAP Surrenders

A sustained military offensive by Operation HADIN KAI has forced another group of senior ISWAP terrorist leaders to surrender, signalling growing pressure on the insurgent group’s command structure as Nigeria’s counterterrorism campaign continues to erode its operational capacity across the North East. The development was disclosed by the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation [] The post Terrorists Crumble as Military Pressure Forces Fresh ISWAP Surrenders appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

AllAfrica

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· Jun 29, 2026

Uganda: Uganda Army Chief Shuts Down Media Group Amid Widespread Curb On Free Speech

[RFI] Uganda's leading independent media group said it was under military siege on Sunday after the army chief ordered the shutdown of its newspapers, TV station and radio outlets. This comes amid a widespread crackdown on free speech, initiated by President Yoweri Museveni's son.

DW News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Coordinated rebel attacks pressure Mali’s junta | DW News

Jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda and Tuareg rebel separatists carried out a wave of coordinated assaults across Mali, piling further pressure on the military junta to make good on its promises of security. The rebels attacked several key towns in the north and center, as well as one of the country's largest prisons, located a few dozen kilometers (miles) south of the capital. #mali #rebels #attacks #dwnews For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 4, 2026

Rebels launch coordinated attacks across Mali

Coordinated attacks have hit several towns across Mali, with the military saying army positions were targeted in the north, centre and near the capital. The Azawad Liberation Front claimed responsibility for an attack in Anefis, while authorities said the situation is now under control after security forces responded. The latest violence comes as Mali continues to battle armed groups and separatist movements more than a decade into the conflict. Al Jazeera’s Malik Traina reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Mali #Sahel #WestAfrica #Conflict #BreakingNews

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

Yemen’s fragile truce faces biggest test since 2022 amid escalating clashes

Government forces, Houthis exchange threats as military mobilization spreads across multiple fronts

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Related coverage for "How Malian jihadists and pro-independence groups joined forces to overthrow the junta": Syrian Arab News Agency — Syria’s Interior Ministry: Security forces dismantle ISIS cells, arrest senior leader. Voice of Nigeria — Terrorists Crumble as Military Pressure Forces Fresh ISWAP Surrenders. AllAfrica — Uganda: Uganda Army Chief Shuts Down Media Group Amid Widespread Curb On Free Speech. DW News — Coordinated rebel attacks pressure Mali’s junta | DW News. Al Jazeera English — Rebels launch coordinated attacks across Mali. Anadolu Agency — Yemen’s fragile truce faces biggest test since 2022 amid escalating clashes