Defence Minist reported tensions in Lashkar [4 sources]

Mali's military is struggling to maintain control amid a growing jihadist insurgency, with soldiers arrested for allegedly collaborating with Al-Qaeda-linked militants. JNIM and separatist rebels have seized northern cities, killed the defence minister, and are attempting to blockade the capital Bamako, with Russian mercenaries reportedly supporting the government response.

Defence Minist deployed military forces against Nigeria in Antalya [4 sources]