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Kidal | Malian Armed Forces and allied GATIA forces return to the historic rebel stronghold
In a video report, Al-Sahel follows the return of the Malian Armed Forces, alongside allied GATIA forces, to Kidal on 6 October 2026, after the Azawad Liberation Front withdrew from the town without direct fighting.
Analysis · The Maghreb
Libya | Haftar’s movements along the Algerian–Nigerien border carry regional messages
The Maghreb
Libya | Reports of a New Turkish Military Base Being Built Near the Egyptian Border
European media reports say Turkish companies are building a military facility near Jaghbub in eastern Libya, about 23 km from the Egyptian border, with a runway of about 3.6 km.
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Algeria – Niger | Algerian military move to strengthen presence in the Sahel region
Circulating reports indicate that the first contingent of Algerian military forces has arrived in Niger—a move attributed to the policy of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune aimed at strengthening Algeria’s presence in the region.
