Malian forces, operating alongside the Armed Forces of the Alliance of Sahel States, executed coordinated strikes over the weekend against terrorist groups in Mali’s volatile southern regions. The joint operation targeted entrenched armed factions threatening local communities and regional stability.
In the southern Ménaka region, security forces successfully neutralized multiple positions held by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara. The precision strikes disrupted terrorist logistics and command structures, marking a tactical advance in Mali’s ongoing counterinsurgency campaign.
The Malian army is simultaneously bolstering its operational capacity with the arrival of new military equipment. This reinforcement enhances troop mobility, intelligence gathering, and rapid response capabilities essential for sustained operations across remote Sahelian terrain.
The offensive underscores Mali’s intensified security posture under the Alliance of Sahel States framework. By combining regional coordination with upgraded assets, Malian forces aim to dismantle terrorist networks and reclaim territory in one of the Sahel’s most contested zones.
