Coordinated armed attacks reported across Mali including capital
Armed groups launched coordinated attacks across Mali on April 25, 2026, targeting military positions nationwide including in the capital, Bamako.The Mali Army confirmed ongoing fighting as security forces engaged to repel the attackers.Explosions and sustained gunfire were reported near the Kati military base, a key installation outside Bamako, and around Modibo Keïta International Airport.Soldiers have blocked roads in these areas amid the clashes.Gunmen also took control of neighborhoods in the northeastern city of Kidal, with exchanges of gunfire reported.Additional attacks occurred in Gao in the northeast and Sevare in central Mali.The US Embassy in Mali advised its citizens to shelter... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 25 Apr 2026 11:01 LONDON
