Mali's Army Reinforces Presence in Rebel Stronghold

The Malian army has redeployed a convoy of 119 vehicles from Gao to the northern region of Kidal, a stronghold of Tuareg rebels. The decision to move was made at a meeting of national security chiefs, as the north of Mali has experienced a resurgence of hostilities between the rebels and the army since August. The junta-led government aims to re-establish state control over the area following a coup in 2020.