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| Evolution of the fighting in Mali, day by day, since the start of the assault on Saturday, April 25 |
| 2026-04-30 |
Translated text: Mali 🇲🇱 | Animated map🗺️ of the evolution of the fighting, day by day, since the start of the assault on Saturday, April 25. Summary below: 04/25 💥 Joint attacks on the cities of Kidal, Bourem, Gao, Sévaré, Mopti, Kati, and Bamako/Sénou, by the JNIM/FLA alliance. 04/26 • In the south: Situation has returned to calm in Bamako. 💥 New clashes in Kati, between JNIM and the Malian army. In Sévaré and Mopti, armed groups withdrew after several hours of presence the previous day. • In the north: FLA takes control of Kidal. Africa Corps and FAMa leave the city following an agreement between Russians 🇷🇺 and JNIM/FLA. 💥 Fighting still ongoing in Gao. 04/27 • In the north: The bases of Tessalit, Labbezanga, Intahaka, Tessit, and Ber are evacuated by Africa Corps and FAMa, allowing their takeover by JNIM/FLA. Gao returns to calm. 💥 EIGS enters the conflict, attacking Russian and Malian troops fleeing Labbezanga, as well as the town of Ménaka. • In the south: 💥 New explosions and exchanges of fire reported in Sénou. 04/28 • In the north: 💥 Ongoing fighting in Ménaka between EIGS and Africa Corps/FAMa. The terrorists took control of the town during the day, then withdrew. • In the south: JNIM announces a total blockade of the capital, Bamako. Army General Assimi Goïta, head of the transition, appeared publicly for the first time and spoke on ORTM, stating that the situation is under control. 04/29 • In the north: In Kidal, Bilal Ag Acharif, leader of FLA, addressed his fighters, stating that operations will continue until the "complete liberation" of Azawad. 💥 Fighting continues in Ménaka. The town is under FAMa control. • In the south: The blockade of Bamako continues. More
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