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Mali’s military rulers faced a security crisis on Sunday after coordinated nationwide attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels this weekend killed the defence minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands.
There was no word from the junta leader General Assimi Goita, who has not been seen since the attacks began at dawn on Saturday.
The offensive, synchronised by Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the jihadist Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted several areas in the vast arid country.
Analysts said the coordinated attacks were the most serious challenge to the country’s rulers since the March 2012 offensive that was repelled by the intervention of French forces, who have since left.
Government troops were still fighting in some parts of the country but the loss of Defence Minister Sadio Camara on Saturday represented a serious blow to the administration.
Camara, his second wife and two of his grandchildren died after a car bomb attack on his home in the junta stronghold of Kati, outside Bamako, his family and an official said.
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Mali’s military rulers faced a security crisis on Sunday after coordinated nationwide attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels this weekend killed the defence minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands.
There was no word from the junta leader General Assimi Goita, who has not been seen since the attacks began at dawn on Saturday.
The offensive, synchronised by Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the jihadist Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted several areas in the vast arid country.
Analysts said the coordinated attacks were the most serious challenge to the country’s rulers since the March 2012 offensive that was repelled by the intervention of French forces, who have since left.
Government troops were still fighting in some parts of the country but the loss of Defence Minister Sadio Camara on Saturday represented a serious blow to the administration.
Camara, his second wife and two of his grandchildren died after a car bomb attack on his home in the junta stronghold of Kati, outside Bamako, his family and an official said.
#Mali #junta #crisis #defence #minister #killed #key #city #capturedBurkina Faso, Assimi Goita, Agence France-Presse, European Union, Russia, Sadio Camara, Niger, Kati, Azawad Liberation Front, Bamako, Africa Corps, Mali, Kidal, Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, France">Mali junta in crisis after defence minister is killed and key city ‘captured’
Mali’s military rulers faced a security crisis on Sunday after coordinated nationwide attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels this weekend killed the defence minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands.
There was no word from the junta leader General Assimi Goita, who has not been seen since the attacks began at dawn on Saturday.
The offensive, synchronised by Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the jihadist Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted several areas in the vast arid country.
Analysts said the coordinated attacks were the most serious challenge to the country’s rulers since the March 2012 offensive that was repelled by the intervention of French forces, who have since left.
Government troops were still fighting in some parts of the country but the loss of Defence Minister Sadio Camara on Saturday represented a serious blow to the administration.
Camara, his second wife and two of his grandchildren died after a car bomb attack on his home in the junta stronghold of Kati, outside Bamako, his family and an official said.
#Mali #junta #crisis #defence #minister #killed #key #city #capturedBurkina Faso, Assimi Goita, Agence France-Presse, European Union, Russia, Sadio Camara, Niger, Kati, Azawad Liberation Front, Bamako, Africa Corps, Mali, Kidal, Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims, France
Mali’s military rulers faced a security crisis on Sunday after coordinated nationwide attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels this weekend killed the defence minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands.
There was no word from the junta leader General Assimi Goita, who has not been seen since the attacks began at dawn on Saturday.
The offensive, synchronised by Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the jihadist Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted several areas in the vast arid country.
Analysts said the coordinated attacks were the most serious challenge to the country’s rulers since the March 2012 offensive that was repelled by the intervention of French forces, who have since left.
Government troops were still fighting in some parts of the country but the loss of Defence Minister Sadio Camara on Saturday represented a serious blow to the administration.
Camara, his second wife and two of his grandchildren died after a car bomb attack on his home in the junta stronghold of Kati, outside Bamako, his family and an official said.
Mali’s military rulers faced a security crisis on Sunday after coordinated nationwide attacks by jihadist fighters and separatist rebels this weekend killed the defence minister and reportedly left a key northern town in rebel hands.
There was no word from the junta leader General Assimi Goita, who has not been seen since the attacks began at dawn on Saturday.
The offensive, synchronised by Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the jihadist Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted several areas in the vast arid country.
Analysts said the coordinated attacks were the most serious challenge to the country’s rulers since the March 2012 offensive that was repelled by the intervention of French forces, who have since left.
Government troops were still fighting in some parts of the country but the loss of Defence Minister Sadio Camara on Saturday represented a serious blow to the administration.
Camara, his second wife and two of his grandchildren died after a car bomb attack on his home in the junta stronghold of Kati, outside Bamako, his family and an official said.
Mali’s military rulers faced a security crisis on Sunday after coordinated nationwide attacks by jihadist…
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#Russian #Belarusian #swimmers #allowed #compete #flag #anthem #restrictions #dropped #World #Aquatics">Russian, Belarusian swimmers to be allowed to compete with flag, anthem after restrictions dropped by World Aquatics
The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.
World Aquatics said on Monday it will remove restrictions which had required Russian and Belarusian athletes to be vetted and to compete under neutral status.
“Senior athletes with Belarusian or Russian sport nationality will be permitted to compete in World Aquatics events in the same way as their counterparts representing other sport nationalities, with their respective uniforms, flags and anthems,” World Aquatics said in a statement. It had previously relaxed the rules for junior athletes.
World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam added, “We are determined to ensure that pools and open water remain places where athletes from all nations can come together in peaceful competition.”
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World Aquatics oversees sports like swimming, diving and water polo and is an influential voice in the Olympic movement.
Its decision applies only to its own events, like the world championships, but could add momentum within the Olympic world for a full return of Russian athletes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
There was no immediate response to a request for comment from the International Olympic Committee.
In December, the IOC recommended removing restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes for international youth events and letting them compete under national flags.
The IOC still kept its neutral requirements for senior competitions and Russians, and Belarusians were officially referred to as “Individual Neutral Athletes” at the Winter Olympics in February.
Published on Apr 13, 2026
The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to compete without restrictions and with their national flag and anthem.
World Aquatics said on Monday it will remove restrictions which had required Russian and Belarusian athletes to be vetted and to compete under neutral status.
“Senior athletes with Belarusian or Russian sport nationality will be permitted to compete in World Aquatics events in the same way as their counterparts representing other sport nationalities, with their respective uniforms, flags and anthems,” World Aquatics said in a statement. It had previously relaxed the rules for junior athletes.
World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam added, “We are determined to ensure that pools and open water remain places where athletes from all nations can come together in peaceful competition.”
ALSO READ | TOPS set for overhaul as Sports Minister seeks more focus on high-yielding disciplines
World Aquatics oversees sports like swimming, diving and water polo and is an influential voice in the Olympic movement.
Its decision applies only to its own events, like the world championships, but could add momentum within the Olympic world for a full return of Russian athletes ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
There was no immediate response to a request for comment from the International Olympic Committee.
In December, the IOC recommended removing restrictions on Russian and Belarusian athletes for international youth events and letting them compete under national flags.
The IOC still kept its neutral requirements for senior competitions and Russians, and Belarusians were officially referred to as “Individual Neutral Athletes” at the Winter Olympics in February.
Published on Apr 13, 2026
The governing body for international swimming and aquatic sports will allow athletes from Russia to…
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#Failing #ExUK #Boris #Johnson #criticises #timidity #UkraineBritish, Ukrainian, Kyiv, Ukraine, Boris Johnson, Zaporizhzhia, Ukrainians, Russia">‘Failing to help’: Ex-UK PM Boris Johnson criticises ‘timidity’ over Ukraine
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has hit out at the “delay” and “timidity” in helping Ukraine after travelling through the country unprotected during a 72-hour trip for a documentary.
The former prime minister travelled beyond the capital Kyiv to the so-called kill zone near the city of Zaporizhzhia where he witnessed first-hand the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The 61-year-old said Ukraine can and will win the war, but that “we are risibly failing to live up to our pledges” to the country.
Johnson said: “The Ukrainians are fighting the same war against the same drones that are being sent against civilians by the same alliance of tyrannies.”
“We have spent four years psalming platitudes and telling them that their fight is our fight.”
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Boris Johnson’s rise to power and what led to his downfall as UK prime minister
Boris Johnson’s rise to power and what led to his downfall as UK prime minister
“On the basis of what I have seen, we are risibly failing to live up to our pledges, and to give them the help they need.”
03:45
Boris Johnson’s rise to power and what led to his downfall as UK prime minister
Boris Johnson’s rise to power and what led to his downfall as UK prime minister
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has hit out at the “delay” and “timidity” in helping Ukraine after travelling through the country unprotected during a 72-hour trip for a documentary.
The former prime minister travelled beyond the capital Kyiv to the so-called kill zone near the city of Zaporizhzhia where he witnessed first-hand the war between Russia and Ukraine.
The 61-year-old said Ukraine can and will win the war, but that “we are risibly failing to live up to our pledges” to the country.
Johnson said: “The Ukrainians are fighting the same war against the same drones that are being sent against civilians by the same alliance of tyrannies.”
“We have spent four years psalming platitudes and telling them that their fight is our fight.”
03:45
Boris Johnson’s rise to power and what led to his downfall as UK prime minister
Boris Johnson’s rise to power and what led to his downfall as UK prime minister
“On the basis of what I have seen, we are risibly failing to live up to our pledges, and to give them the help they need.”
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson has hit out at the “delay” and “timidity” in…
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said on Thursday night, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.
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“By the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief…V.V. Putin, in connection with the approaching Orthodox feast of Easter (the Resurrection of Christ), a ceasefire is declared from 16:00 (13:00 GMT) on 11 April until the end of the day on 12 April 2026,” the Kremlin’s statement said.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously signalled Kyiv’s openness to a potential Easter truce.
Easter falls on 12 April according to the Julian calendar followed by Orthodox churches in Ukraine and Russia.
Putin unilaterally declared a 30-hour ceasefire last Easter, but each side accused the other of breaking it.
This is a developing story and our journalists are working on further updates.
Additional sources • AFP
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said on Thursday night, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.
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“By the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief…V.V. Putin, in connection with the approaching Orthodox feast of Easter (the Resurrection of Christ), a ceasefire is declared from 16:00 (13:00 GMT) on 11 April until the end of the day on 12 April 2026,” the Kremlin’s statement said.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously signalled Kyiv’s openness to a potential Easter truce.
Easter falls on 12 April according to the Julian calendar followed by Orthodox churches in Ukraine and Russia.
Putin unilaterally declared a 30-hour ceasefire last Easter, but each side accused the other of breaking it.
This is a developing story and our journalists are working on further updates.
Additional sources • AFP
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said on Thursday night, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.
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“By the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief…V.V. Putin, in connection with the approaching Orthodox feast of Easter (the Resurrection of Christ), a ceasefire is declared from 16:00 (13:00 GMT) on 11 April until the end of the day on 12 April 2026,” the Kremlin’s statement said.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously signalled Kyiv’s openness to a potential Easter truce.
Easter falls on 12 April according to the Julian calendar followed by Orthodox churches in Ukraine and Russia.
Putin unilaterally declared a 30-hour ceasefire last Easter, but each side accused the other of breaking it.
This is a developing story and our journalists are working on further updates.
Additional sources • AFP
Published on 09/04/2026 - 21:29 GMT+2 Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine…
