France urges citizens to leave Mali amid rebel attacks
France has advised its citizens to leave Mali immediately following a series of coordinated attacks by separatist fighters and Islamist militants.The French foreign ministry described the security situation in Mali as "extremely volatile" and warned against all travel to the country.The attacks occurred over the weekend and included explosions and sustained gunfire in multiple locations, including the capital city, Bamako.In Kati, a town near the capital, Mali's defence leader Sadio Camara was killed in an apparent suicide bombing by militants.Separatist forces have also taken control of the northern city of Kidal.Mali's military leader, General Assimi Goïta, stated that the security... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 13:31 LONDON
