Une démonstration éclatante de force. Des images virales, diffusées sur les plateformes sociales, montrent des combattants touaregs issus du Front de libération de l’Azawad (FLA) ou du Jnim (Groupe de soutien à l’islam et aux musulmans) défilant fièrement sur des véhicules blindés abandonnés par les mercenaires d’Africa Corps, après leur retraite précipitée. À peine deux jours après la chute de Kidal, dans le nord du Mali, les quelque 400 paramilitaires russes ont quitté la ville, encadrés par un « accord de sécurité mutuel » conclu entre les forces azawadiennes et les éléments d’Africa Corps pour organiser leur départ.
Kidal : les rebelles touaregs célèbrent leur victoire sur les mercenaires russes
Byvoixdufaso
Avr 28, 2026
Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition gather at the Kidal roundabout in Kidal, on April 26, 2026. April 25, 2026's shock attacks, synchronised by Tuareg rebels of the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) coalition and the jihadist Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), targeted several areas in the vast arid country.
Fighting resumed on April 26 in several areas, including Kita near Bamako, Kidal, Gao and Severe.
Tuareg rebels meanwhile announced an agreement allowing Russian forces backing Mali's army to withdraw from the northern city of Kidal, which they claimed was "totally" under their control. (Photo by AFP) / The erroneous mention[s] appearing in the metadata of this photo by - has been modified in AFP systems in the following manner: [Removes byline]. Please immediately remove the erroneous mention[s] from all your online services and delete it (them) from your servers. If you have been authorized by AFP to distribute it (them) to third parties, please ensure that the same actions are carried out by them. Failure to promptly comply with these instructions will entail liability on your part for any continued or post notification usage. Therefore we thank you very much for all your attention and prompt action. We are sorry for the inconvenience this notification may cause and remain at your disposal for any further information you may require.