SAA event in Kayes, Ambidedi Poste area, Mali on Thu 29th January 2026

On 29 January 2026, JNIM ambushed a convoy of fuel tankers escorted by the Malian army between Diboli and Kayes, coded to Ambidedi Poste (Kemene Tambo, Kayes, Kayes), a midpoint between the two locations. At least 22 people were killed, including 10 soldiers and 12 truck drivers. Approximately twenty fuel trucks were destroyed. A local official said that 9 people were killed (including 3 soldiers, 2 civilians, and 4 militants). Additionally, several soldiers escorting the convoy and truck drivers were reported missing. JNIM claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it killed 2 soldiers, destroyed four vehicles, seized a motorcycle as well as six Type 56S-1 rifles, one 12.7 machine gun, one PK machine gun, ammunition and other equipment. 2 fatalities coded as per the lowest estimate available.