What’s driving attacks against gov’t and Russian forces in Mali?

by | Apr 26, 2026 | World

Opponents, including an al-Qaeda-linked group, join forces.Former enemies in Mali, including an al-Qaeda-linked group, have join forces to target military sites.The defence minister has been killed.Russian mercenaries backing the government have come under attack.What are the implications of this unrest?Presenter:Imran KhanGuests:Oluwole Ojewale – Regional co-ordinator for West and Central Africa at the Institute for Security StudiesNicolas Normand – Former French Ambassador to Mali and vice president of the Friends of Mali AssociationOvigwe Eguegu – Policy analyst at Development Reimagined, an independent African think tank, and a specialist in West Africa and Sahel geopoliticsPublished On 26 Apr 202626 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

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