Africa · Sahel
Mali security & risk intelligence
JNIM and Islamic State Sahel activity, northern and central armed-group competition, road-movement and IED risk, and fuel and supply-line disruption.
- Overall risk
- High
- Published records
- 75
- Analyst reviewed
- 0 · 0%
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026, 21:45 UTC
Intelligence library — Mali
- Total published items
- 75
- Analyst-reviewed
- 0 (0%)
- Briefings
- 1
- Last 7 days
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 62
- Distinct sources
- 38
Library last updated Coverage since 12 Nov 2025
Derived from 47 verified intelligence records in the trailing 90 days (latest 2026-08-13). Overall index 77/100.
Risk indicator trends
Threat, political, terrorism, conflict and maritime reporting for Mali over time.
- Threat
- 8
- Political
- 5
- Terrorism
- 7
- Conflict
- 11
- Maritime
- 8
Sub-regional & location breakdown
Derived from published records only — sub-regions and locations appear when reporting exists.
Country-level reporting
101 recordsLatest 30 Aug 2026
- Mali · 42
- Somalia · 8
- Burkina Faso · 2
- Cameroon · 1
- Nigeria · 1
- 145 km N of Caluula, Somalia · 1
- Zimbabwe · 1
- South Sudan · 1
- DR Congo · 1
Threat profile
Principal threats
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Domain risk scores
- security77/100
- maritime1/100
- aviation1/100
- climate1/100
- political46/100
- High18
- Moderate73
- Critical4
- Low6
Latest Mali records
- HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Somalia
Dataset update: Somalia District struck by 2020 Tropical Cyclone Gati
2020 Tropical Cyclone Gati struck a couple of Somalia Districts including Ceerigaabo, Ceel Afweyn, Laasqoray, Bossaso, Bandarbeyla, Caluula, Qandala and Qardho District. On November 22-23, 2020 TC Gati made landfall in northern Somalia, becoming the first hurricane-equivalent storm to hit the Horn of Africa. TC Gati originated from the Bay of Bengal. It made landfall at Ras Hafun (Northeast of Somalia) with maximum sustained winds of 170Km/hr. By 25 November 2020, TC GATI had dissipated but it left trail of destruction across Bari and Sanaag regions. Somalia villages struck by the storm included Bargaal, Gumbax, Caluula, Qandala, Lasqoray, Hadaaftimo, Badhan, Qardho, Waaciye, Ceel Dofaar, Is
- HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Niger : Dangerous to normalise mass abductions
Niger : Dangerous to normalise mass abductions. Reported by punchng.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Cameroon
Turkiye, Somalia forces free cargo vessel hijacked by pirates
Somali authorities say 14 pirates were killed in the 10-day operation to free a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel.
- HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Niger: Dangerous to normalise mass abductions
Mass abductions in Niger State are becoming dangerously normalised. Discover how this cycle of terror exposes Nigeria’s security weaknesses and what must b Read More:
- ModerateUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026
Uganda Planned Exit Exposes Somalia Dangerous Military Vacuum
Uganda Planned Exit Exposes Somalia Dangerous Military Vacuum. Reported by wardheernews.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· Burkina Faso
Atiku vows to return Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso to ECOWAS
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has promised to work for the return of Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) if he wins the 2027 presidential election. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), also said he would consider using the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) […] Atiku vows to return Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso to ECOWAS
- ModerateUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· Mali
Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.
- ModerateUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· Somalia
Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards
Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.
- ModerateUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· Burkina Faso
2027: Atiku vows to bring Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso back to ECOWAS
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to work towards returning Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, if elected president in 2027. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, also said he would consider deploying the Economic Community of West African […] The post 2027: Atiku vows to bring Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso back to ECOWAS appeared first on Vanguard News.
- ModerateUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· Mali
Mali | Food insecurity - Simplified Early Action Protocol (EAP2025ML03 | MDRML023)
Mali International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Priority geographical areas: The simplified PAP for food insecurity is national wide and can therefore be act
- ModerateUnconfirmed28 Aug 2026· Somalia
Somalia El Niño 2026: Flood Exposure & Preparedness Analysis | Deyr Season, October - December 2026
Somalia World Food Programme A very strong El Niño is likely for late 2026. Its strength matches/surpasses the severe 2023 and 1997 seasons Somalia's two worst flood benchmarks. The Indian O
- HighUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· 145 km N of Caluula, Somalia
M6.0 earthquake — 145 km N of Caluula, Somalia
USGS reports a magnitude 6.0 earthquake near 145 km N of Caluula, Somalia. Depth 10.0 km.
- ModerateUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s gold push: Can formalisation curb smuggling and damage?
Zimbabwe wants to capture more of its booming artisanal gold sector, curb smuggling and reduce environmental damage. But the plans risk facing resistance from the miners who do not want to incur higher operating costs.
- ModerateUnconfirmed27 Aug 2026· Somalia
Hunger crisis threatens Somalia as floods come on top of drought and conflict | NRC
Somalia Norwegian Refugee Council Conflict-stricken Somalia has been devastated by drought and stark cuts in humanitarian aid this year and is now bracing itself for sweeping floods that could push millions more into starvation. Visiting displacement camps in Kismayo, the Norwegian Refugee Council's (NRC) Secretary General Jan Egeland warned that the situation is at breaking point. Press
- ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026
Great Lakes Ports and Shipyards Formalize Partnership on U.S. Shipbuilding
The American Great Lakes Ports Association (AGLPA) and the Great Lakes Alliance of Shipyards (GLAS) have signed a new agreement aimed at strengthening shipbuilding, port infrastructure and maritime commerce across...
- ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· South Sudan
Somalia: El Niño to supercharge East Africa flooding - 3 million displaced by end of year in worst-case scenario
Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, Uganda Danish Refugee Council Somalia, Kenya account for largest share of likely displacements Nairobi, 25 August 2026 – A powerful El Niño weather event is expected to supercharge annual flooding during rainy season in East Africa beginning in October and force up to three million people to flee by the end of year in the worst-c
- ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026· Somalia
Somalia launches its first unified national registry of health facilities
Somalia World Health Organization 23 August 2026, Mogadishu, Somalia – Somalia took a major step towards strengthening health sector planning and decision-making with the launch of the Master Health Facility List (MHFL), the country’s first unified registry of health facilities. The launch event brought together representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, Federal Member States, health partners and the World Health O
- ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026
Heat and shackle : Russian soldiers freed from terrorist captivity in Mali talk to RT
Heat and shackle : Russian soldiers freed from terrorist captivity in Mali talk to RT. Reported by russiaherald.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed26 Aug 2026
Heat and shackle : Russian soldiers freed from terrorist captivity in Mali talk to RT
Heat and shackle : Russian soldiers freed from terrorist captivity in Mali talk to RT. Reported by kenyastar.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
Heat and shackle : Russian soldiers freed from terrorist captivity in Mali talk to RT
Heat and shackle : Russian soldiers freed from terrorist captivity in Mali talk to RT. Reported by bignewsnetwork.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026
Somali pirates are back and the US Navy is too busy to stop them
Somali pirates are back and the US Navy is too busy to stop them. Reported by fortune.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· Somalia
IMO Sounds Alarm as Somali Pirates Hold More Than 90 Seafarers
The International Maritime Organization is calling for urgent action against a resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden, where six merchant ships and more than 90 seafarers are now...
- ModerateUnconfirmed25 Aug 2026· Mali
Togo’s Faure Gnassingbé emerges as key mediator in Mali crisis
A week after the release of 82 Malian soldiers held by the FLA and JNIM, the separatists released two Wagner mercenaries on 20 August. Treading a thin line between the Malian junta and the separatists, Togo’s Faure Gnassingbé has become the regional mediator no one expected.
- ModerateUnconfirmed24 Aug 2026
Mystery Grows Around Cargo Ship Held by Somali Pirates
Mystery Grows Around Cargo Ship Held by Somali Pirates. Reported by maritime-executive.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed24 Aug 2026
Les ressources en or guinéennes , cibles tentantes pour linsurrection djihadiste au Mali voisin
Les ressources en or guinéennes , cibles tentantes pour linsurrection djihadiste au Mali voisin. Reported by courrierinternational.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed24 Aug 2026
Somalia : Somali Pirates Hijack Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Yemen
Somalia : Somali Pirates Hijack Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Yemen. Reported by allafrica.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed23 Aug 2026
Mali : libération dune vingtaine de soldats détenus par les rebelles touareg , H24info
Mali : libération dune vingtaine de soldats détenus par les rebelles touareg , H24info. Reported by h24info.ma and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed23 Aug 2026
Échange de prisonniers au Mali : 22 soldats remis en liberté par les rebelles touareg
Échange de prisonniers au Mali : 22 soldats remis en liberté par les rebelles touareg. Reported by senenews.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed23 Aug 2026· Mali
Mali : le cercle restreint d’Alghabass Ag Intalla, l’architecte de l’alliance entre rebelles et jihadistes
La libération de soldats maliens par le FLA marque un changement de stratégie du groupe rebelle. Mais Alghabass Ag Intalla, toujours maître de Kidal, n’entend pas remettre en cause l’alliance qu’il a scellée avec les jihadistes du Jnim. Entre fidèles et alliés de circonstance, cartographie du réseau sur lequel s’appuie le chef de guerre.
- ModerateUnconfirmed23 Aug 2026· Mali
Mali: The inner circle of Alghabass Ag Intalla, architect of the alliance between rebels and jihadists
The release of Malian soldiers by the FLA marks a shift in strategy for the rebel group. But Alghabass Ag Intalla, still the master of Kidal, has no intention of forfeiting the alliance he has forged with the JNIM jihadists. Between loyalists and allies of convenience, a map of the network underpinning the warlord’s power.
- ModerateUnconfirmed23 Aug 2026
Iran War Brings Somali Pirates Back To The Sea To Target Commercial Ships - Report
Iran War Brings Somali Pirates Back To The Sea To Target Commercial Ships - Report. Reported by i24news.tv and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed23 Aug 2026
Somalia : Southwest State Leader Issues Stark Warning as Baidoa Tensions Escalate
Somalia : Southwest State Leader Issues Stark Warning as Baidoa Tensions Escalate. Reported by garoweonline.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed22 Aug 2026
World Bank sanctions e - Citizen founder over fraudulent Somalia deal
World Bank sanctions e - Citizen founder over fraudulent Somalia deal. Reported by standardmedia.co.ke and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed22 Aug 2026
The Return of the Somali Pirate
The Return of the Somali Pirate. Reported by slguardian.org and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed22 Aug 2026
Mali en alerte : 3 millions de dollars contre Ebola , mais le danger persiste – Mali Actu
Mali en alerte : 3 millions de dollars contre Ebola , mais le danger persiste – Mali Actu. Reported by maliactu.net and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed22 Aug 2026· Somalia
India Rescues 22 Sailors Hijacked Near Somalia
India’s mission in Nairobi has issued a fresh update on 22 seafarers after two vessels were reportedly hijacked near Somalia’s coast.
- ModerateUnconfirmed21 Aug 2026· Somalia
Piracy Observer Says Somali Incidents Rising as Navies Stretched
The world’s top maritime piracy observer said incidents off the coast of Somalia are on the rise again after a pair of fresh attacks this week — as two major regional conflicts stretch naval forces in the area thin.
- CriticalUnconfirmed21 Aug 2026
Human Rights Watch dénonce un massacre de villageois par l « Africa Corps » au Centre du Mali – Agence Afrique
Human Rights Watch dénonce un massacre de villageois par l « Africa Corps » au Centre du Mali – Agence Afrique. Reported by agenceafrique.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- CriticalUnconfirmed21 Aug 2026
HRW accuse lAfrica Corps : neuf civils tués dans le massacre de Bombori au Mali
HRW accuse lAfrica Corps : neuf civils tués dans le massacre de Bombori au Mali. Reported by senego.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
- ModerateUnconfirmed21 Aug 2026· DR Congo
Somalia: Protection Capacities Under Pressure: Child Protection Analytical Note | July 2026 What Gets Lost When Budgets Are Cut
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