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Malian army strengthens its presence in Kidal with Operation Dougoukoloko

By , based on Alwihda Info

Malian army strengthens its presence in Kidal with Operation Dougoukoloko

The Malian Armed Forces carried out the Dougoukoloko air-land operation to strengthen their presence in Kidal and target armed groups, with support from Russian partners Africa Corps. Launched on 4 October 2026, the operation also aimed to protect civilians, secure borders and ensure freedom of movement, according to the Malian General Staff.

The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) strengthened their presence in Kidal during the Dougoukoloko air-land operation, carried out in eastern Mali against armed terrorist groups. The operation, which involved ground and air assets, was announced on 4 October, Alwihda Info reports.

The Malian forces were backed by their Russian partners from Africa Corps, according to Alwihda Info. The operation aimed to secure the region and consolidate the army’s presence in Kidal.

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In maps and figures

In figures · Mali

Jihadist violence in Mali

In October 2026 : 247 reported deaths (−49%) · Kidal : 54 · 414,524 internally displaced · 2026 plan funded at 30%

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Deaths (12 months)01–910–4950–149150–399400–9991,000 +
01,0002,000Nov 25Feb 26May 26Aug 26Nov 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI — ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

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