JNIM
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worldMali Capital Under Jihadist Blockade, Residents Stranded
JNIM militants tighten grip on Bamako, blocking key routes after defense minister's assassination and nationwide rebel attacks.
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worldMali Junta Faces Crisis After Rebel Offensive and Minister's Assassination
Mali's military junta is under intense pressure following coordinated rebel assaults, the assassination of its defense minister, and the recapture of northern territory by Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked militants.
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worldMali's Defense Chief Killed as Rebels Seize Key Towns in Coordinated Attacks
Mali's Defense Minister Gen. Sadio Camara was killed in a major rebel assault. Separatist groups and militant factions have seized towns, challenging the junta and its Russian security partners.
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worldBenin Election: Islamist Insurgency Dominates Presidential Campaign
Benin's presidential election campaign is dominated by fears of spreading Islamist insurgency, impacting security and regional relations amidst a backdrop of coups and militant threats.
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worldSahel Kidnappings Surge: Foreigners Targeted by Al-Qaeda Affiliate
Foreign nationals, particularly Chinese workers, are increasingly being kidnapped in Africa's Sahel region by al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM, fueling ransom demands and economic pressure.