Azawad Liberation Front rebels seize total control of Kidal in northern Mali. The Tuareg-led alliance confirmed the takeover following a military operation in the region.

Fighting erupts between the Malian army and rebel forces in the Kidal region. The clash marks a new escalation in the ongoing conflict in northern Mali.

Fighting has erupted between the Malian army and rebel forces in the Kidal region.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemns violent attacks across Mali, urging international support to address the growing threat of terrorism in the Sahel region.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned violent attacks that occurred in multiple locations across Mali on Saturday, calling for increased international cooperation to combat terrorism in the Sahel region.

Malian rebels report shooting down a Russian Africa Corps helicopter during an ongoing offensive. The crew did not survive the crash.

Malian rebels report shooting down a Russian Africa Corps helicopter during an ongoing offensive, resulting in the deaths of the crew.

Drone strikes cause extensive damage to the Tuapse refinery, impacting storage tanks, pump stations, and rail loading facilities. The attack triggered secondary fires at the site.

Drone strikes have caused extensive damage to storage tanks, pump stations, and logistics infrastructure at the Tuapse refinery, resulting in secondary fires.