Stories from Mali

Amnesty International has called on Malian authorities to release opposition members and public figures following an increase in abductions. The organization is demanding the immediate liberation of those detained.

General Sadio Kamara has been replaced at the head of a strategic ministry in Mali. Kamara was killed during an attack on his residence in Kati on April 25. Mali faces a critical security situation as combat continues against armed groups, according to the source.

Mali's transitional president Assimi Goïta has appointed General Oumar Diarra as a deputy minister to assist with his duties. Diarra currently serves as the Chief of Staff of the Malian Armed Forces. The appointment was reported by RFI Monde. The appointment was announced by the Ministry of Defense. The appointment aims to support the country in addressing ongoing security challenges. According to online media, the military appointment provides essential technical and operational expertise for conducting operations. This move follows reports that Malian forces and their Russian ally, Africa Corps, are losing ground in northern Mali after leaving the city of Kidal. The specific portfolio was not mentioned.

Asimi Geuter issued his first public statement calling for national unity amid ongoing instability in Mali. Rebels are currently attempting to blockade the capital city to weaken the government.

Mali junta leader Assimi Goïta has added the role of Minister of Defense to his duties as transitional president. He replaces Sadio Kamara, who was killed on April 25 during an attack on the Kati camp. Jihadist groups currently control several towns and localities in northern Mali, according to the report. Mali junta leader Assimi Goïta has appointed himself to the position of defense minister, replacing Sadio Camara. The move is intended to strengthen Goïta's control over the military and address concerns regarding troop unity. This leadership change follows recent attacks on several localities within the country. The transition aims to consolidate authority amidst ongoing security challenges.

The jihadist group JNIM is accused of placing a bomb in a mosque prayer room in the city of Kébir. The attack follows reports of an Ebola virus case in the same city that has resulted in three deaths. The World Health Organization stated that the Ebola epidemic is not over.

Mohamed El Maunoud Ramdane claims the FLA is being used to occupy land belonging to the Azwad people. Ramdane stated that the Azwad are being dispossessed and displaced by these actions. He further accused the FLA of being a fake army similar to those in Mali.

The Russian African Legion issued a statement confirming that armed groups have crossed the border from Mali. The report indicates these groups are moving across the frontier, according to the legion's announcement.

The Lycée Français de Bamako has transitioned to distance learning. The shift affects French employees at the institution. No specific reason for the transition was provided in the report.

At least 30 people have died in the Sahel region over the last three days. The report noted that the region is also ordering two new American F-35 fighter jets.