Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlex WoodwardWednesday 22 July 2026 22:29 BSTTrump claims Americans are not against the Iran war despite all polling showing they areDonald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering military action against an al-Qaeda-linked group in Mali, which could be the eighth country targeted by the president since he returned to office last year.JNIM has claimed responsibility for numerous deadly attacks and kidnappings since 2017, including recent assaults in Mali and Niger, while terrorizing Mali's interior with blockades and sieges.Mali, a junta-controlled nation, has largely cut Western ties and relies on Russian forces for security, a partnership the administration criticizes as ineffective against terrorism.Administration figures, including Sebastian Gorka, are reportedly advocating for strikes, while the White House urges African nations to purchase U.S. equipment and services, according to The Washington Post.Experts warn that a military solution may not resolve the conflict, noting that previous interventions by France and Russia have failed to improve the security situation in the region.In fullTrump considers military strikes in Mali — which would be the 8th country he’s attacked this termMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in