sahel jnim anefis offensive
Another JNIM Offensive Across Mali; SAF Advances; New CAR Rebellion: Africa File, July 9, 2026
JNIM and the Tuareg-led FLA besieged the Malian army/Africa Corps garrison at Anefis (Kidal) for six days (July 4-9), part of coordinated attacks across Mali/Niger/Burkina Faso. Mali and Burkina Faso conflict held at -8; the junta's '100+ militants killed' claim is excluded state framing.