Mali: Rebels take key Tessalit military camp
2 May 2026, 12:19 GMT
By FRANCE24
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/mali-rebels-take-key-tessalit-military-camp-1
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.