A coalition of armed groups and rebels challenges the military government’s authority. Mali declared independence from France in 1960. Since then, successive governments have faced a challenge to their authority in the north. Recommended Stories list of 4 items list 1 of 4 Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks list 2 of 4 Rebel checkpoints reported around Mali’s capital, northern town seized list 3 of 4 How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip list 4 of 4 The Take: How rebels teamed up to shake Mali and the Kremlin’s grip end of list Armed groups have carried out four uprisings, but the latest is the most consequential. Fighters linked to al-Qaeda joined forces with Tuareg rebels and seized control of several towns. The military has been in power since a coup in 2020. It enlisted help from Russian forces to drive out armed groups operating in the Sahel. Now, the military government has accused former colonial power France of backing the attacks.…