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Mali's military is struggling to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency, with soldiers arrested for allegedly collaborating with Al-Qaeda-linked militants. JNIM and separatist rebels have seized northern cities, killed the defence minister, and are attempting to blockade the capital Bamako, with Russian mercenaries reportedly supporting the government response.
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Armed forces conducted combined airstrikes and ground operations that forced the Chin resistance coalition to withdraw from the state's second capital after maintaining control since April 2025. This represents a significant military setback for resistance forces and a tactical victory for government forces in the region.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit underscores Myanmar's growing dependency on Beijing across military, economic, and political spheres. The pseudo-civilian government's reliance on Chinese support in all areas of governance reflects a significant shift in regional power dynamics and Myanmar's strategic alignment.
Iran Conflict Could Help Revive Moribund Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline Executive Summary: The Iran conflict has made completing the moribund Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline (TCP) increasingly attractive. The U.S.–Israeli “Operation Epic Fury” attack against Iran, launched on February 28, upended Persian Gulf hydrocarbon energy exports, severely disrupting global trade. The first airstrikes killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several senior government and military figures.
Ukrainian drones have been striking oil facilities deep inside Russia in an effort to reduce Moscow’s oil exports, a key source of funding for its grinding invasion of Ukraine. So far, however, the broader economic impact remains unclear. Meanwhile, after four years of war, the Ukrainian government is still struggling to persuade young people to enlist in the military, and is now offering higher pay along with promises of phased demobilization.
In Mali, the country’s army and its Russian mercenary allies lost control of a key northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, marking a significant setback as Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups appear to be operating in a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling junta. Insurgents linked to Al Qaeda have also called on Malians to rise up against the military-led government and support a transition to Sharia law. Journalist Justice Baidoo reports the latest from Dakar, Senegal.
In Mali, the country’s army and its Russian mercenary allies lost control of a key northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, marking a significant setback as Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups appear to be operating in a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling junta. Insurgents linked to Al Qaeda have also called on Malians to rise up against the military-led government and support a transition to Sharia law. Jennie Shin reports.
Mali, the country’s army and its Russian mercenary allies lost control of a key northern military stronghold to armed rebels on Friday, marking a significant setback as Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups appear to be operating in a coordinated effort to challenge the ruling junta. Insurgents linked to Al Qaeda have also called on Malians to rise up against the military-led government and support a transition to Sharia law. Professor of Practice in Diplomacy at the University of London, Nicolas Westcott, shares further insights.