The Forces Armées Maliennes (FAMa) conducted a security and escort operation for civilian vehicles along the Kayes–Sandaré–Diéma–Bamako road corridor from June 23 to 29, 2026. This mission aimed to reinforce safety on this critical route.

A first detachment from the FAMa escorted a convoy of 540 civilian trucks from Kayes to Sandaré. At the same time, a second group departed from Diéma on June 23 to join the convoy, taking charge of the 540 trucks along with several vehicles stranded in Sandaré.

After regrouping in Diéma, the convoy reached a total of 940 civilian trucks. Escorted by the FAMa, the convoy passed through Sebabougou, Kwala, Diédiéni, Kolokani, and Kati before arriving in Bamako without any significant security events.

This operation is part of the FAMa’s ongoing mission to secure strategic road corridors, thereby ensuring the protection of road users and the free movement of goods and people across the national territory.