Bamako, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - Rebels take key Tessalit military camp in north Mali

NAMPA / AFP

2026-05-01

Mali's army and its Russian mercenary allies surrendered camp Tessalit, a strategic northern military stronghold, to armed rebels on Friday, as Tuareg separatists and jihadists wage a unified front to bring down the country's junta. An official from the Tuareg-dominated separatist group called the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) told AFP that troops and mercenaries at the "super-camp" had "just surrendered as they did in Kidal", referring to a key......

Restricted content

Law & Politics

2026-05-01 14:30:22

Tehran, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - Iran delivered new proposal for US talks via Pakistan: state media

2026-05-01 14:30:22

Berlin, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - Lufthansa apologises for lost Oscar after US airport security row

2026-05-01 14:30:21

London, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - UK jurors convict Kuwaiti over bid to attack Israeli embassy

2026-05-01 14:30:21

London, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - Suspect appears in UK court charged with attacking two Jewish men

2026-05-01 13:30:24

Athens, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - Activists on Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israel disembark in Crete

2026-05-01 13:30:24

Geneva, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - UN troubled by rejected appeal of Cambodian opposition leader

2026-05-01 13:30:24

Belgrade, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - EU suspends funds for Serbia over law reforms

2026-05-01 13:00:36

Bamako, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - Malian army withdraws from key Tessalit military camp: sources

2026-05-01 13:00:36

The Hague, May 1, 2026 (AFP) - War criminal Mladic asks for release from prison on health grounds

2026-05-01 13:00:36

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Khomas Region Governor, Sam Nujoma; Governor of Zambezi, Dorothy Kabula; and Governor of Kavango West, Verna Sinimbo. (Photo by: Eba Kandovazu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 24 April 2026 - Minister of Education Sanet Steenkamp pictured with Bank Windhoek Managing Director James Chapman. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

HOACHANAS, 28 April 2026 - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Edward Wambo, addresses residents of Hoachanas and Stampriet on the importance of national documents. (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

ONDANGWA, 28 April 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pictured during the official opening of the 2026 Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

NAMPA

NDAMA, 28 April 2026 - The first Community Information Centre was unveiled at Ndama on Tuesday. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

NAMPA

OVINYANGE, 28 April 2026 - Team three leader Anna Namwandi vaccinates a child at Ovinyange village during polio campaign in Kunene Region. (Photo by: Kaviveterue Virere) NAMPA

NAMPA