Mali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about?
As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.
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EXPLAINERNews|Armed GroupsMali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about?As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Al Jazeera profiles leaders from the government as well as armed groups.ListenListen (8 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA column of black smoke rises above buildings as vehicles pass by the Africa Tower monument in Bamako, Mali, on April 26, 2026 [AFP]By Shola LawalPublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026Armed violence has intensified in Mali since Saturday after an al-Qaeda-linked armed group working with separatists attacked several military bases across multiple cities, including areas where senior government officials live, and took control of the northern city of…
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