Mali's Tessalit army base taken by rebels
1 May 2026, 21:18 GMT
By Clarisse FORTUNÉ
Topic: Eye on Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/tessalit-army-base-taken-by-rebels
In tonight's programme: The Malian army and its Russian mercenary allies surrender the strategic Tessalit military base near the Algerian border. Also, in DR Congo, former president Joseph Kabila hits back at US accusations he’s backing rebel fighters. Plus Gabon is the guest of honour at the Anoumabo Urban Music Festival in Abidjan.