Mali's Russian-backed troops retreat as militant offensive spreads

NPR | By Emmanuel Akinwotu

Published April 28, 2026 at 3:51 PM CDT

Mali's worsening crisis sees jihadist and separatist advances, deepening instability and increasing fears of wider Sahel regional collapse.

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Emmanuel Akinwotu

Emmanuel Akinwotu is an international correspondent for NPR. He joined NPR in 2022 from The Guardian, where he was West Africa correspondent.

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