Mali: Coordinated Attacks on April 25 Raise Suspicions of External Interference

On April 25, Mali experienced simultaneous attacks by several armed groups, including the FLA and JNIM, raising questions about potential external support. Malian President Assimi Goïta mentioned a destabilization plan involving internal and external sponsors. Reports indicated an Ivorian reconnaissance aircraft near the border, intensifying suspicions of access to precise intelligence. The French military presence in Côte d'Ivoire is also criticized, with some neighboring countries accused of supporting armed groups.