Stories from Tisseit · Mali

The Al-Qaeda-affiliated group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has seized the town of Tisseit in northern Mali. The takeover occurred following the withdrawal of the Malian army from the area. This development follows recent clashes near the capital, Bamako, and other regions. The military junta in Mali remains on high alert following these territorial losses. The situation in northern Mali is described as increasingly dangerous following the strategic loss of the town. Coordinated attacks across the country began on April 25, spanning from Bamako in the south to Kidal in the north. These attacks were noted for their geographic spread and specific targeting.