Malian TikToker Mariam Cissé , kidnapped on Thursday, was publicly executed the following day, Friday, November 8, 2025, in northern Mali. Suspected jihadists are believed to be behind this tragic act, accusing her of collaborating with the Malian army . The information, revealed on Sunday, November 9, 2025, came from a family member, a security source, and a local elected official.

A Targeted Influencer

Known for her TikTok videos where she shared views of her town, Tonka , located in the Timbuktu region (north), Mariam Cissé had over 90,000 followers on the platform.

Details and Excitement of the Execution

His abduction and assassination sparked outrage in Mali, a country gripped by a deep security and economic crisis since 2012, and currently ruled by a military junta.

1. Testimony of the brother: Her brother told AFP that Mariam Cissé was arrested on Thursday by jihadists who accused her of informing the Malian army of their movements.
2. Location and Methods: "The next day, they took her to Tonka on a motorcycle to Independence Square (and) they shot her," he specified, adding that he was present in the public .
3. Confirmation by the authorities: An anonymous security source, also speaking to AFP, confirmed that Mariam Cissé was murdered in a public square in Tonka on Friday by jihadists who accused her of having " filmed them on behalf of the Malian army ", denouncing " an act of barbarity ".
4. Elected official's reaction: A local elected official confirmed the execution, calling it a " despicable act ".

Tense Security Context

Mali has been facing a major security crisis since 2012, fueled by jihadist groups affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State (ISIS) , as well as by community-based criminal groups. This situation is compounded by a severe economic crisis .

Recently, the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has intensified its pressure, going so far as to impose a blockade on fuel imports to Bamako, paralyzing the economy of the landlocked country. JNIM continues to tighten the noose around the military regime, whose fragility is growing.