### [2025-09-8](/feed/2025/09/8/index.md)

##### War in the Sahel
# The Malian army conducts airstrikes in the Kayes Region against JNIM, reporting operations in Diema and Nioro du Sahel that included freeing hostages. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/mali-army-carries-out-airstrikes-after-militants-announce-blockade-fuel-imports-2025-09-08/)

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