Malian military operations and counter-terrorism efforts

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have expanded military operations under Operation Dougoukoloko, a nationwide initiative launched in April 2025 to combat terrorist groups and criminal networks.

Initial actions included a strike against an armed group logistics site in the Timbuktu region's Modiakoy sector, which resulted in the destruction of the site. Concurrently, the military announced a specialized recruitment drive for Special Forces units to modernize defense capabilities.

Operations have since intensified across multiple regions. In the North-East, aerial strikes near Ouartedjach destroyed eight logistics sites and neutralized at least 45 combatants, with support from Africa Corps. Additional strikes have targeted supply chains in the Gao, Ménaka, and Aguelhoc sectors, as well as groups in the Diéma and Bandiagara regions.

Beyond combat, the military has engaged in prisoner exchanges near the Mali-Niger border and integrated 37 former combatants into the FAMa at the Anéfis military camp. The Minister of Reconciliation, Peace and National Cohesion, stated that the Republic remains open to citizens who choose to lay down their arms.