9 Aug 2026, San (Ségou region): JNIM attacked the FAMa camp before dawn. AFP (security and local sources) reports at least 10 soldiers killed and the camp temporarily occupied; RFI-based reporting gives at least 12 killed and equipment taken. Witnesses say some attackers wore army-like uniforms. JNIM claims it took full control of the barracks. FAMa says an attempted attack was repelled, and the 23rd Regiment’s commander claims 40 attackers ‘neutralised’ (unverified). No official toll for soldiers.
Area of operation: Ségou Region
Recent (to 21 Oct 2026)
- First relayed as a JNIM claim with ‘clashes ongoing for a few hours’ (C2, Faytuks News Discord (west-africa-sahel) via @KargnHasret, x.com/KargnHasret/status/2086359032059609395, 9 Aug 2026); ‘JNIM took control of the FAMa camp’ (D3, Faytuks News Discord (west-africa-sahel) via @Walid_Leberbere, x.com/Walid_Leberbere/status/2086377811342704738, 9 Aug 2026).
- FAMa side: attack repelled, 40 militants killed (C4, Faytuks News Discord (west-africa-sahel) via @KargnHasret, x.com/KargnHasret/status/2086449754142081235, 9 Aug 2026). Wire: at least 10 soldiers killed (B1, Faytuks News Discord (west-africa-sahel) via @RFI, x.com/RFI/status/2086486033299079473, 9 Aug 2026).
Relationships
- Attacker: JNIM
- Defender: FAMa (Mali)