Malian jihadists and rebels ramp up pressure on junta: 'We are blocking Bamako'
- Posted on April 29, 2026
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Malian jihadists and rebels ramp up pressure on junta: 'We are blocking Bamako'
Jihadists from the Al Qaeda-affiliated group JNIM announced a total siege of the Malian capital on Tuesday. At least five towns in the country's north have fallen to the attackers. 'The situation is under control,' President Assimi Goita said.