# Mali
Latest news and articles about Mali
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Mali’s Strongman Asserts Control: Goïta’s Defiant Stand After the ‘April 25’ Attacks
Mali’s transitional president Assimi Goïta has declared the national security situation under control following significant insurgent attacks on April 25. He reaffirmed the military's commitment to total victory over armed groups as the junta struggles to maintain its promise of stability.
Mali’s Fragile Peace Shattered: Coordinated Insurgent Blitz Challenges the Junta’s Grip
A massive, coordinated offensive by jihadist and separatist groups has struck the Malian capital and multiple northern cities, targeting the Defense Minister and key military infrastructure. The scale of the violence marks the most significant challenge to Mali's military government since 2012 and highlights the volatility of the Sahel region despite increased Russian military support.
A Siege at the Center: Coordinated Attacks Shake Mali’s Military Junta
Mali's capital and multiple regional centers were hit by a massive, coordinated offensive by Al-Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists. The attacks, which targeted the Defense Minister's residence and the international airport, represent the most significant challenge to the military junta's authority in years.
The Weight of the Blue Beret: A Decade of Commemoration for China’s Fallen Peacekeepers
Ten years after the deaths of three Chinese peacekeepers in Mali and South Sudan, high-profile commemorations highlight China's ongoing commitment to UN missions and the domestic use of their sacrifice to foster military patriotism and global prestige.
A Decade of Duty: How a PLA Brigade Keeps a Fallen Peacekeeper's Memory Alive
Soldiers from a PLA brigade have visited the parents of Shen Liangliang — killed in a 2016 Mali peacekeeping attack and named a People’s Hero in 2019 — every year for ten years, delivering signed flags, albums and domestic comforts. The ritual illustrates how the Chinese military institutionalises care for martyrs’ families to sustain morale, manage risk from overseas deployments, and project a narrative of sacrifice and responsibility.