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Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked fighters attack a Russian mercenary convoy in northern Mali

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July 9, 2026

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Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked fighters attack a Russian mercenary convoy in northern Mali

In Mali, Tuareg rebels and the al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group JNIM attacked a convoy of mercenaries from the Russian Defense Ministry’s “African Corps,” along with Malian soldiers, AFP and Reuters reported.

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MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 6, 2026

Insurgents stage coordinated attacks on army positions across Mali

Insurgents staged attacks on army ​positions across Mali on Saturday, including in a northern town where government and Russian fighters are based and in a town ‌south of the capital Bamako, the latest threat to the landlocked Sahel nation's embattled leaders.

Yemen Press Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

Fierce clashes outbreak in Aden following appointment of new “Coast Guard” commander

ADEN, June 21 (YPA) – Violent armed clashes erupted on Sunday in the vicinity of the Radio and Television headquarters and the “Coast Guard” building in the Tawahi district of Aden in southern Yemen. The confrontations, which took place between pro-Saudi factions and elements affiliated with the “dissolved” UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council (STC), concluded with []

HESPRESS English

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· Jul 4, 2026

Mali hit by new wave of coordinated attacks

Jihadists and their separatist Tuareg allies hit Mali with fresh coordinated attacks Saturday, striking multiple towns and a prison, according to the army, residents and security sources. The fighting, which started around 5:00 am (0500 GMT), came more than two months after the same groups staged attacks against the ruling junta in which the country’s [] The post Mali hit by new wave of coordinated attacks appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Intel Slava

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· Jun 29, 2026

[Video] 🇷🇺🇲🇱⚡️ — Russia's Africa Corps struck a pickup truck carrying militants near the [...]

— Russia's Africa Corps struck a pickup truck carrying militants near the village of Tidermène in the Ménaka Region of southeastern Mali, using a Lancet loitering munition.@IntelSlava

Assahifa

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· Jul 4, 2026

Coordinated attacks hit five locations across Mali, exposing persistent security crisis

Insurgents launched coordinated attacks across five locations in Mali early on Saturday, targeting military positions in the north, centre and south of the country in the latest challenge to the ruling military authorities and their Russian allies. In a statement, the Malian Armed Forces said the assaults targeted army positions in the northern towns of ...

AllAfrica

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· Jul 10, 2026

Mali: Mali Rebels Attack Convoy of Soldiers, Russian Mercenaries

[DW] The convoy was bringing hundreds of personnel in reinforcement in northern Mali, where the Malian army and Russian paramilitaries are fighting jihadist and separatist militants.

Africanews

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· Jul 4, 2026

Jihadists launch fresh offensive across Mali

Suspected jihadists and Tuareg separatist fighters have launched coordinated attacks across Mali, targeting several towns, military positions and a major prison in a fresh escalation of the country's conflict.

Libya Review

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· Jul 1, 2026

Vehicles Burned After Armed Clash in Al-Zawiya

Libya’s western city of Al-Zawiya witnessed fresh tension and military mobilisation in several areas along the coastal road after armed clashes broke out near the Al-Mutrad intersection, according to a security source cited by Abaad. The source said the clashes involved two armed forces, one affiliated with the West Coast Military Zone and another linked [] The post Vehicles Burned After Armed Clash in Al-Zawiya appeared first on LibyaReview.

Al Jazeera English

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· Jul 7, 2026

Russia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siege

Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from West Africa where the Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance. Al-Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists are laying siege to areas of Mali’s north, with Russian-backed forces stepping in to keep Mali’s military junta from collapsing. 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

Reuters

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· Jul 4, 2026

Militants on trucks in Mali say 'God is Great' as gunshots ring out

A video posted on social media on July 4 shows militants driving and shouting "God is great" through the Malian town of Anefis as gunshots ring out. Insurgents in Mali staged attacks in five locations, the latest threat to the landlocked Sahel nation's embattled leaders. #mali #anefis #militant

South Africa Today

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· Jul 6, 2026

Coordinated Attacks in Mali: Jihadists and Tuareg Separatists Target Military Installations

BAMAKO, Mali — A series of coordinated attacks in Mali has erupted across the country as suspected jihadists and Tuareg separatist fighters target multiple towns, military positions, and a major prison. The fresh escalation marks a significant challenge to the ruling military junta, which has struggled to contain the decade-long uprising since seizing power in []

India TV News

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· Jul 4, 2026

Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian

Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 4, 2026

Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns

The Malian army reports that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, have been targeted by rebels.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 22, 2026

Security forces launch major operation in Southern Military Zone

Egypt’s Armed Forces, in cooperation with Interior Ministry units, carried out a large-scale campaign in the Southern Military Zone targeting criminal hotspots exploited by organized networks for illegal activities including drug and arms trafficking, unlicensed gold mining, and human smuggling. The raids led to the arrest of 87 Egyptians and 136 foreigners, along with 14 [] The post Security forces launch major operation in Southern Military Zone appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

BRICS News

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· Jun 28, 2026

[Video] JUST IN: 🇮🇶 Gunfire heard across Baghdad Green Zone as Iraqi forces raid and arrest hi [...]

JUST IN: Gunfire heard across Baghdad Green Zone as Iraqi forces raid and arrest high profile officials for corruption.@BRICSNews

Breakthrough News

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· Jun 23, 2026

13 killed in terror attack on airport, Niger’s defense ministry alleges participation of France-backed mercenaries

While the Al Qaeda-affiliated JNIM has claimed responsibility for the attack, the Nigerien Defense Ministry insists the terror groups are mercenaries hired by former colonizer France. Pavan Kulkarni , June 23, 2026

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

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 27, 2026

Israeli occupation troops carry out incursion in in southern Quneitra

Quneitra, June.27 (SANA) Israeli occupation force carried out an incursion into the village of Ain al-Eid in the southern countryside of Quneitra on Saturday. The force set up a military checkpoint in the village, where personnel stopped and inspected, passersby and raided one of the residents’ homes. The reported operation followed a similar incident on []

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 4, 2026

Armed fighters attack multiple towns across Mali

Tuareg-led armed group says it attacked northern town where Malian troops and Russian fighters are based.

Hananya Naftali

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· Jun 28, 2026

[Video] BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians l [...]

BREAKING: Iraqi Special Forces are reportedly hunting down and arresting politicians loyal to Iran's regime. The Iranian regime’s influence is a cancer in the Middle East, destroying every country it touches - Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. The people of the Middle East are waking up.

Drudge Report

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· Jun 27, 2026

Mideast Fighting Widens With Attacks on Bahrain, Hormuz Tanker...

Mideast Fighting Widens With Attacks on Bahrain, Hormuz Tanker... (First column, 2nd story, link)

Ukrainska Pravda

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· Jul 10, 2026

Battlefield sees almost 300 clashes over past 24 hours – Ukraine's General Staff

A total of 283 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield over the past day. Russian forces launched most of their attacks on the Kostiantynivka and Sloviansk fronts.

NL Times

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Video: Fights break out outside Ter Apel center on first night after aid groups pull out

Multiple fights broke out at the entrance area of the Ter Apel asylum application center on the first evening after the Red Cross and VluchtelingenWerk

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

Arutz Sheva

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· Jul 3, 2026

Bodycam footage: Troops arrest Arabs who assaulted hassidim

Duvdevan Unit soldiers raid Mukhmas, arresting Arabs who assaulted and chased Breslov hassidim who entered the village while fleeing police.

ABNA English

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· Jun 28, 2026

Gaza Emphasized Unity of Resistance Fronts, Shared Destiny

Simultaneously with similar programs held in several countries in the region, hundreds of Palestinians and figures in the Gaza Strip, attending the gathering Our Field is One and Our Enemy is One, emphasized the unity of the resistance fronts, joint confrontation with the Zionist regime and the United States, and the continuation of steadfastness against aggressions.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 22, 2026

Troops pound two bandits, arrest seven terror suspects in Kaduna, Zamfara

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified offensive operations across the North-West, killing two bandits, arresting seven suspected terrorist collaborators and foiling criminal activities in Kaduna and Zamfara states. Operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday, revealed that troops of 4 Demonstration Battalion neutralised two bandits in Lere village, Igabi [] Troops pound two bandits, arrest seven terror suspects in Kaduna, Zamfara

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 1, 2026

RSF didakwa lakukan pembersihan etnik di Sudan

NAIROBI: Amnesty International mendakwa Pasukan Sokongan Pantas (RSF) melakukan jenayah terhadap kemanusiaan dan pembersihan etnik ketika serangannya ke atas bandar El-Fasher antara 2024 hingga 2025. Sudan terus dilanda perang sejak April 2023 antara tentera negara itu dan RSF, yang mengorbankan puluhan ribu nyawa serta memaksa jutaan penduduk melarikan diri, menurut Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB). Kedua-dua ... Read more The post RSF didakwa lakukan pembersihan etnik di Sudan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

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