Malian Army Destroys Terrorist Base in Kayes Region

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) announced that they dismantled a major terrorist base during an airborne operation in the Mousafaya area, near the Baoulé forest, on September 9, AESInfo reported.

The site, located about 35 kilometres south of Dioumara in the Diéma Circle of the Kayes region, was described as a stronghold for armed groups. According to the army, several dozen fighters were killed in the strike, which targeted militants accused of spreading propaganda and receiving support from foreign interests. The operation also sought to cut off the influence of these groups in the region.

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The Kayes region, bordering Senegal and Mauritania, has witnessed increased militant activity in recent years as armed groups expand their presence beyond Mali’s central and northern zones. The government has pledged to intensify military operations to secure the area and prevent cross-border infiltration.

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