{"id":2635556,"date":"2026-07-26T05:25:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T09:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-blames-russia-for-deteriorating-situation-in-mali\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T05:27:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T09:27:03","slug":"us-blames-russia-for-deteriorating-situation-in-mali","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-blames-russia-for-deteriorating-situation-in-mali\/","title":{"rendered":"US blames Russia for deteriorating situation in Mali"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-blames-russia-for-deteriorating-situation-in-mali%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2635556&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The trump management has attributed the worsening security situation in Mali to Russia and is considering U.S. military strikes against the al Qaeda-affiliated group jama\u2019at Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM). Mali,along with Burkina Faso and Niger,forms the Alliance of Sahel States,where military leaders have overthrown elected governments,severed ties with Western countries,and aligned with Russia\u2019s Wagner Group and africa Corps for security assistance against terrorist groups like JNIM and ISIS. The U.S. criticizes Russia for ineffective security support and urges regional nations to buy U.S. equipment and cooperation. President Trump is reportedly contemplating authorizing strikes on JNIM, which would mark the eighth such operation since he took office again. Mali&#8217;s government emphasizes its sovereignty and self-reliance in tackling security issues, with experts noting the complexity of its terrorism threats, which involve decentralized groups with widespread local support across large territories. U.S. officials highlight the persistent and evolving threat posed by groups like JNIM and ISIS in Africa, underscoring the challenging security landscape in the region.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Trump administration blames <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/russia\" type=\"link\" id=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/russia\">Russia<\/a> for the deteriorating security situation in Mali, as the president is reportedly considering military strikes against an al Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group known as Jama\u2019at Nusrat al Islam wal Muslimin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Alliance of Sahel States consists of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, all West African countries where <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/military\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"266\">military<\/a> leaders have seized power in recent years from democratically elected leaders, cut ties with Western countries, and turned to Russia for security help for their terrorism problems.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4662937\/us-blames-russia-deteriorating-situation-mali\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>US blames Russia for deteriorating situation in Mali<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4662678\/us-strikes-iran-weeks-trump-threatening-expansion-inaccurate-death-count\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump\u2019s threats to expand Iran strikes come as concerns over transparency escalate<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4662437\/zelensky-raytheon-patriot-missiles-trump-approval-ukraine-russia-war\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Zelensky meets with Raytheon on building Patriot missiles after Trump approval<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The military junta rose to power in Mali in 2020 and cut security ties with France, which colonized the country, before partnering with Russia\u2019s Wagner Group and Africa Corps to combat the spread of JNIM and the Islamic State-Sahel.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe United States hopes the Alliance of Sahel States prevails against <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/terrorism\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"103\">terrorism<\/a>, but the blame for the deteriorating security situation falls upon Russia who has proven to be an ineffective security partner for Mali,\u201d an administration official told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. \u201cWe hope that other African nations take note of Russia\u2019s terrible performance in combating terrorism\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official added, \u201cWe urge the Alliance of Sahel States and Coastal West African governments to purchase U.S. equipment and services to support their war efforts against the terrorists. Terrorism in the Sahel is a multi-national problem. We urge regional partners and NATO allies to support the Alliance of Sahel States in their war against JNIM and ISIS.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\">Donald Trump<\/a> is reportedly considering authorizing <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/national-security\/2026\/07\/22\/trump-administration-weighs-military-options-mali-officials-say\/\">U.S. strikes against JNIM<\/a>, according to the <em>Washington Post<\/em>. If Trump does approve such strikes, Mali would be the eighth country the U.S. has bombed since he retook the White House. The list already includes Yemen, Somalia, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, and Venezuela.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI can assure you that Mali is <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/world\/2026\/07\/24\/malis-government-does-not-rule-out-us-military-intervention\/\">not sitting and waiting<\/a> for others to come and solve our problems,\u201d Mali\u2019s foreign minister, Abdoulaye Diop, said on Thursday. \u201cMali counts on itself \u2014 on its ingenuity, its resources, its defense and security forces, and its own capabilities \u2014 to solve its problems.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diop also said there are \u201cthree principles, which are absolutely very clear, when it comes to working with Mali: we must respect Mali\u2019s sovereignty, we must respect Mali\u2019s sovereign decisions, and we must take into account the interests of the people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Liam Karr, the Africa team lead for the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute, told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> that he can \u201cconfidently\u201d say the security problems in Mali are \u201cnot an airstrike problem.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4580515\/isis-on-march-nigeria\/\">ISIS ON THE MARCH IN NIGERIA AFTER YEARS ON DEFENSE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re talking about a decentralized, sprawling group with a ton of local support, thousands of fighters operating across a country the size of  Texas, really. You\u2019re not going to be able to drone strike them away,\u201d Karr said, \u201cJNIM is that they are the most powerful group that are active across the entirety of the country, pose the most direct threat to the Malian capital Bamako, but are currently I would say more concentrated on trying to actually take control of northern Mali alongside the FLA,\u201d referencing the Azawad Liberation Front.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. Africa Command Commander Gen. Dagvin\u00a0Anderson\u00a0said in his written testimony before the House Armed Services Committee in May that \u201cterrorism remains the most acute threat in Africa.\u201d He warned that JNIM \u201chas the ambition to threaten the homeland and conduct attacks on U.S. personnel and facilities,\u201d while \u201cISIS also seeks to establish a caliphate in Africa, with ISIS-West Africa and ISIS-Sahel becoming increasingly more collaborative.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>US blames Russia for Mali&#8217;s worsening security, considers strikes<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2671,"featured_media":2635557,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mali.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[5237,42519,56735,4280,50822],"class_list":["post-2635556","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-conflict","tag-internationalrelations","tag-mali","tag-russia","tag-us-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Mali.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635556","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2671"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2635556"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635556\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2635559,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2635556\/revisions\/2635559"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2635557"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2635556"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2635556"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2635556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}