Mali: New Fighting Erupts in Kidal Between Tuareg Rebels and Russia-Backed Forces — First Reported April 27, 2026
Violent clashes erupted in the northern Malian town of Kidal on Monday, April 27, 2026, between Tuareg rebel forces and Malian armed groups reportedly supported by Russian military personnel, according to multiple regional security sources and international monitoring groups. The fighting marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict over control of northern Mali, where … Read more