Mali: Separatists Fighters Seize Control of Anefis in Northern Mali.

Mali - July 05, 2026 Reports from northern Mali indicate that Tuareg separatist fighters from the FLA launched an offensive on the town of Anefis, targeting what was described as the last remaining military position of the Malian army in the area. According to local sources, intense fighting led to the capture of both the military camp and the town, which lies on the strategic route linking Kidal and Gao. The local media reports that several dozen Malian soldiers were taken prisoner during the clashes.