Russia sends weapons to help Mali’s government hold off rebel siege The Russian navy is carrying a shipment of weapons to help Mali’s government hold off a rebel advance.Share this: Rebel checkpoints reported around Mali’s capital, northern town seizedDateMay 1, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraIs Mali’s military government losing control?DateMay 3, 2026In relation toAl-JazeeraMali’s military leader emerges after alleged coup attemptDateApril 28, 2026In relation toAl-Jazeera