Event Brief
Mali foreign minister rules out talks with jihadists
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
Summary: An Africa intelligence brief says Mali’s foreign minister rejected negotiations with jihadist groups.
WHO: Abdoulaye Diop
WHAT: Mali foreign minister ruled out negotiation with jihadist groups
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 12:55 PM ET
WHERE: Mali
WHY: The statement followed a recent JNIM-FLA offensive that killed Mali’s defense minister.
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