Bamako, May 8 (IANS) As terror group Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), closely linked to Al-Qaeda (AQ), rapidly tightens its grip over Mali, experts reckon that the threat is no longer limited to Africa and similar patterns are appearing in different regions. It is like a “waterbed” – pressure in one area causes it to resurface in another, a report highlighted on Friday. Writing for Usanas Foundation, Peter Knoope, noted counter-terrorism and international cooperation expert, express…
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Bamako, May 2 (IANS) More than 200 attackers were killed in targetted airstrikes carried out by Malian armed forces on Friday morning, Mali’s state television reported on Saturday.The report, citing a statement from the General Staff of the Armed Forces, said the strikes targeted a large column of armed militants that had crossed from a neighbouring border area and was allegedly preparing fresh attacks.According to an initial army assessment, four pickup trucks mounted with heavy weapons and mor…
Addis Ababa, April 30 (IANS) The African Union (AU) on Thursday condemned the assassination of Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara following a recent coordinated terrorist attack that targeted different parts of the country.The AU’s Peace and Security Council, in a statement issued Thursday following the council’s recent meeting on the security situation in Mali, expressed deep concern over the widespread coordinated attacks, systematic killings, and displacements of the Malian population by te…
Moscow, April 30 (IANS) Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is going to decide the dates and timings of the ceasefire with Ukraine for the ‘Victory Day’ celebrated on May 9, the Kremlin spokesman stated on Thursday.Victory Day is celebrated annually on May 9, which marks the surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945, commemorating the Soviet victory.Putin announced his readiness to declare a ceasefire for the Victory Day celebrations during a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Trump…
Bamako, April 29 (IANS) Assimi Goita, Mali’s transitional president, said that operations would continue until all groups involved in the April 25 attacks are neutralised and lasting security is restored across the country. In a televised address to the nation at 8 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Goita said the April 25 attacks, which he described as “complex, coordinated and simultaneous,” targeted Bamako, Kati, Mopti, Gao and Kidal.He said the assailants had been dealt a heavy blow thanks to the p…
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) India on Tuesday expressed condolences on the demise of General Sadio Camara, Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs of Mali, while strongly condemning the ongoing terrorist attacks in the African nation targeting multiple locations. “India strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Mali targeting multiple locations. We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and express our solidarity with the Government and people of Mali in this difficult time…
Bamako, April 26 (IANS) Mali Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence in the town of Kati, near the capital Bamako, carried out by armed terrorist groups, local sources reported.According to the sources, who requested anonymity, armed terrorist groups launched coordinated attacks on several cities across the country on Saturday, leaving 16 people wounded. Camara’s residence in Kati was also targeted, and both the minister and his second wife were killed.In a stateme…
United Nations, April 26 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply concerned by reports of attacks across Mali and strongly condemned the acts of violence, his spokesperson said Saturday.The UN chief expresses solidarity with the Malian people, stressing the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.”The Secretary-General calls for coordinated international support to address the evolving threat of violent extremism an…
Bamako, April 25 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Mali has urged all Indian nationals residing in the West African nation to remain highly vigilant following multiple attacks by armed groups across the country on Saturday. “Due to recent security developments and reported attacks in Kati and other parts of Mali, the Embassy of India in Bamako urges all Indian nationals residing in Mali to remain highly vigilant, exercise utmost caution, stay indoors, and strictly follow the instructions issued by …
Naypyidaw, March 4 (IANS) China’s growing military footprint in Africa now extends beyond nations that have distanced themselves from Paris, with Senegal and Ghana, long aligned with France and Western security partners, having stepped up acquisitions of Chinese defence systems.At the same time, Burkina Faso and Mali, under post-coup governments, are ramping up defence procurement from China amid worsening insurgencies, a report has stated.According to a report in ‘Mekong News Myanmar’, the shif…