2026 in Mali
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Events in the year 2026 in Mali.
Incumbents
[edit]- President: Assimi Goïta
- Prime Minister: Abdoulaye Maïga
- National Committee for the Salvation of the People:
- Chairman: Colonel Assimi Goïta
- Spokesman: Colonel-Major Ismaël Wagué
Events
[edit]January
[edit]- 3 January – Seven employees are taken hostage in a jihadist attack on the Morila Gold Mine in Sikasso Region; all hostages are released the following evening.[1]
- 8 January – A ferry sinks after hitting rocks along the Niger River in Diré, Tombouctou Region, killing at least 38 people.[2]
- 11 January – Several people are abducted in a jihadist attack on three industrial sites in Kayes Region.[3]
- 19 January – The junta appoints Hilaire Bébien Diarra to head a new ministerial-level position in charge of the mining sector and superseding the Ministry of Mines.[4]
- 22 January – The government announces the imposition of nationwide fuel rationing in response to the blockade of supplies by jihadists.[5]
- 29 January – At least 15 people are killed in a JNIM attack on a fuel tanker convoy in the west of the country.[6]
February
[edit]- 5 February – The junta arrests Youssouf Sissoko, editor-in-chief of the weekly newspaper L’Alternance, in Bamako on charges of insulting a foreign head of state after publishing an article critical of Nigerien president Abdourahamane Tchiani.[7]
- 27 February – The United States lifts sanctions on Defense Minister Sadio Camara and two senior military officials over their involvement with the Wagner Group.[8]
April
[edit]- 10 April – Mali withdraws recognition of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and endorses the Moroccan autonomy proposal for the Western Sahara.[9]
- 25 April – A number of coordinated attacks led by JNIM alongside the Azawad Liberation Front occur in various locations across Mali.[10][11] Sadio Camara, the minister of defence, is killed during the attacks.[12]
May
[edit]- 2 May – Former education minister and junta critic Mountaga Tall is abducted by unidentified individuals from his residence in Bamako.[13]
- 4 May – President Goïta assumes the additional role of defence minister following the killing of Sadio Camara in the 2026 Mali offensives.[14]
- 7 May – At least 50 people are killed in a JNIM attack on two villages in Mopti Region.[15]
Holidays
[edit]Source:[16]
- 1 January – New Year's Day
- 20 January – Armed Forces Day
- 16 March – Leylatoul Qadr
- 20 March – Korité
- 26 March – Martyrs' Day
- 6 April – Easter Monday
- 1 May – Labour Day
- 25 May – Africa Day
- 27 May – Tabaski
- 21 June – June Solstice
- 26 June – Ashura
- 26 August – The Prophet's Birthday
- 1 September – Prophet's Baptism
- 22 September – Independence Day
- 23 September – September Equinox
- 21 December – December Solstice
- 25 December – Christmas Day
Deaths
[edit]- 25 April – Sadio Camara, 47, minister of defence (since 2020)[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Crowe, Portia (5 January 2026). "Suspected jihadists attack Mali's Morila mine". Reuters. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- ^ "Dozens of people killed in ferry boat accident in northern Mali". AP News. 14 January 2026. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ "Gunmen attack three industrial sites in western Mali, kidnap civilians". Africanews. 13 January 2026. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ^ "Mali's junta creates a new ministerial-level post to oversee the mining sector". Africanews. 23 January 2026. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
- ^ "Mali's government moves to impose fuel rationing as al-Qaida-linked attacks cut off supplies". AP News. 2026-01-25. Retrieved 2026-01-25.
- ^ "Deadly Jihadist attack hits fuel convoy in Western Mali". Africanews. 2026-02-02. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
- ^ "Mali's junta arrests prominent journalist for criticizing Niger's military leader, rights group says". AP News. 2026-02-10. Retrieved 2026-02-10.
- ^ "US lifts sanctions on Malian officials linked to Russian Wagner Group". The Kyiv Independent. 2026-02-28. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Mali backs Morocco's plan for disputed Western Sahara, ending support for the Sahrawi Republic". AP News. 2026-04-11. Retrieved 2026-04-05.
- ^ "Gunfire and blasts across Mali as simultaneous attacks target capital and other cities". Associated Press. 2026-04-25. Retrieved 2026-04-25.
- ^ Donati, Jessica (26 April 2026). "Mali's defence minister reported dead in major weekend assault". Reuters. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
- ^ "Attaques au Mali : Sadio Camara, ministre de la Défense, a été tué". JeuneAfrique (in French). Retrieved 2026-04-26.
- ^ "Armed men abduct a former minister and junta critic in Mali, his family says". Associated Press. 2026-05-04. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
- ^ Corey-Boulet, Robbie (4 May 2026). "Mali leader Goita assumes role of defence minister after attacks, state media says". Reuters. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ^ Crowe, Portia (7 May 2026). "Insurgents kill dozens, including civilians, in central Mali attacks, sources say". Reuters. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ^ "Holidays and Observances in Mali in 2026". Time and Date. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
- ^ "Mali's Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed during coordinated attacks". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2026-04-26.
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