Event Brief
US nears deal to resume intelligence operations in Mali
Filed: Mar 09, 2026 at 12:10 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. is close to a deal with Mali to resume intelligence flights over its airspace against jihadist groups.
WHO: USA
WHAT: Resuming intelligence operations
WHEN: Mar 09, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET
WHERE: Mali
WHY: To gather intelligence on jihadist groups linked to al Qaeda
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