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Africa North

City whose fall has been confirmed is Kidal, and the Russian African Corps and the Malian army are still entrenched in it

2026-04-26

#مالي المدينة الوحيدة التي تأكد سقوطها هي كيدال وما زال الفيلق الإفريقي الروسي والجيش المالي متحصنا في ثكنتها وفيها مطار. في غاو الوضع مشابه حيث ان التحصن في ثكنتها، أما في باماكو العاصمة فالوضع على ما هو عليه منذ الصباح ومرور جماعة نصرة الإسلام والمسلمين أمام العامة أمر اعتيادي pic.twitter.com/vcsIxxokjW
— Wassim Nasr (@SimNasr) April 25, 2026

Translated Text:

#Mali The only city whose fall has been confirmed is Kidal, and the Russian African Corps and the Malian army are still entrenched in it, and it has an airport. In Gao, the situation is similar, as they are entrenched in it, whereas in Bamako, the capital, the situation is as it has been since morning, and the passage of the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims in front of the public is a routine matter.

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Le JNIM ne cherche pas à prendre Bamako. Du moins, à l'heure actuelle. Ceux qui mettent 3 pays pratiquement à pieds depuis une dizaine d'années ne sont pas idiots pour ignorer que c'est impossible de prendre Bamako avec une centaine d'hommes. L'objectif de l'attaque contre Bamako… https://t.co/XoVHE8RiRX
— Hokage d'Abidjan (@hokageciv225) April 25, 2026

JNIM is not seeking to take Bamako. At least, not at the present time. Those who have kept 3 countries practically on their knees for about ten years are not foolish enough to ignore that it's impossible to take Bamako with just a hundred men. The objective of the attack on Bamako and Kati is to occupy the Malian general staff in the South while they (JNIM/FLA) focus on the North and Center, particularly Kidal, Gao, Sevaré.

They know full well that the putschists' priority will be to defend their power, therefore Bamako, rather than the cities in the North. Losing dozens or even a hundred men in Bamako to take Kidal, Gao, and Sevaré (if they manage it) is an equation that even the worst strategist would sign off on without hesitation. And if they manage to cause damage in Bamako (Sadio Camara's residence and Senou airport), that's a bonus they won't pass up.

The Russian Embassy in Mali condemned the attacks by terrorist militants
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[Regnum] The Russian Embassy in the Republic of Mali condemned the militant attacks that occurred on April 25 in various parts of the African country. The diplomatic mission expressed solidarity with the people of Mali. This was stated in a comment posted on the Russian diplomatic mission's Telegram channel.

"The Embassy strongly condemns the cowardly attacks committed by armed terrorist groups in various parts of the country. We view such criminal actions as aimed at undermining the security and stability of the state," the statement reads.

The diplomats noted that, thanks to the decisive and coordinated actions of the Malian military, the attacks were repelled. The embassy also offered its sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims.

The Malian army announced that it had taken control of the situation following terrorist attacks in several parts of the country.

On April 25, explosions and gunfire erupted at Mali's largest military base, Kati. All roads leading to the base were blocked by army posts. Eyewitnesses also reported gunfire and explosions in other parts of the country: in the northern towns of Kidal and Goa, and in central Sevare.

According to a statement from the Malian armed forces, as-yet-unidentified terrorist groups attacked targets and barracks in the capital and several other districts of the republic. Government forces have engaged these groups.

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Mali's army said the situation was under control after the terrorist attack.

The Malian army announced it had regained control of the situation following terrorist attacks in several parts of the country. A corresponding report was published on the Malian armed forces' website on April 25.

Reuters previously reported that explosions and gunfire erupted at Mali's largest military base. According to these reports, all roads leading to the Kati base were blocked by army posts. Eyewitnesses also reported gunfire and explosions in other parts of the country: in the northern towns of Kidal and Goa, and in central Sevare.

According to a statement from the Malian armed forces, as-yet-unidentified terrorist groups attacked targets and barracks in the capital and several other districts of the republic. Government forces have engaged these groups. Clearance operations are currently ongoing.

Residents were urged to remain calm and vigilant.

Between August 2020 and May 2021, two military coups took place in Mali. The latest coup resulted in Colonel Assimi Goita assuming control of the country. In the summer of 2025, the country's parliament confirmed him as head of state. Goita's rule is scheduled to last until 2030, with the right to re-election.

In April 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that Russia would help the Sahel states (Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso) build their defense potential in the face of existing terrorist threats. He emphasized Moscow's readiness to assist these states in both security and economic matters. The minister also indicated that Russia would support the alliance in strengthening the continent's position and integrating it into the emerging, more equitable, multipolar world order.

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