Al-Qaeda Mali
Mali TikToker Executed by Jihadists for Alleged Army Collaboration
Nov 10, 2025 12:40 pm CST
A popular Malian TikToker with 90,000 followers was publicly executed by suspected jihadists in northern Mali after being accused of collaborating with the army. Mariam Cisse, known for showcasing the city of Tonka, was kidnapped and shot in Independence Square as the military junta continues to battle the country's growing insurgency.
5 Indian Nationals Kidnapped in Mali as Jihadist Violence Escalates Across West Africa
Nov 08, 2025 09:22 am CST
Five Indian nationals working on electrification projects were kidnapped by gunmen in western Mali, highlighting the growing security crisis in the region. Mali continues to struggle with increasing violence from Al-Qaeda and ISIS-linked groups, with kidnappings of foreigners becoming a common tactic amid political instability that has plagued the country since 2012.