Mali Rebels Strike Major Blow Against Junta and Russia’s Africa Corps - The New York Times

1. Mali Rebels Strike Major Blow Against Junta and Russia’s Africa Corps  The New York Times
2. Mali attacks: Russia's Africa Corps confirms withdrawal from Kidal  BBC
3. Rival armed groups join forces against the Malian state: What next?  Al Jazeera
4. Mali Terror Attack: Defense Minister Killed by Al Qaeda-Linked JNIM  The New York Times
5. Defense chief is killed as jihadis and rebels seize towns and military bases in Mali  NBC News