Mali loses control of Kidal, strategic stronghold in country's north

The city of Kidal, symbol of Mali's military presence in the north, slipped from the control of transitional authorities.

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This major loss comes 13 years after Operation Serval and questions the military government's legitimacy in Bamako.

Analysts believe this setback significantly weakens the military's credibility against jihadist groups.

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