Al-Qaeda’s West African branch claims responsibility for Mali military attacks

An al-Qaeda affiliate operating in West Africa has claimed responsibility for attacks on Malian military positions, according to reports on Sunday. The group did not provide immediate details about the scale of the operations or any casualties resulting from the strikes.

Mali’s military authorities have not yet issued an official response to the claims. The West African nation has faced ongoing security challenges in recent years, with various armed groups, including al-Qaeda-affiliated organisations and ISIS-linked factions, operating across large portions of the country’s territory.

The attack represents the latest in a series of incidents targeting Malian military installations. Mali’s armed forces have struggled to contain insurgent activity across the Sahel region, despite receiving support from international partners.

The claimed responsibility comes amid continued instability in the Sahel, where al-Qaeda and other extremist groups have expanded their presence and influence over the past decade. The region remains one of the world’s most dangerous for military operations and humanitarian activities.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.