Mali’s junta leader says situation ‘under control’ in first appearance since attacks

Mali’s junta leader says situation ‘under control’ in first appearance since attacks: a running story on the front pages of 3 newsrooms from 26 April 2026 to 8 May 2026, 10 headlines over 13 days.

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As it ran

8 May 2026

• Al Jazeera Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali

6 May 2026

• Al Jazeera What’s happening in Mali one week after attack by armed groups? All we know

5 May 2026

• BBC News Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed

3 May 2026

• Al Jazeera Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks

1 May 2026

• Al Jazeera Mali crisis: Who are the key leaders to know about?

29 April 2026

• South China Morning Post Mali’s junta leader says situation ‘under control’ in first appearance since attacks

27 April 2026

• Al Jazeera Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed during coordinated attacks
• BBC News Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
• Al Jazeera ‘Very dire’: What to know about ongoing coordinated armed attacks in Mali

26 April 2026

• BBC News Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali