Coordinated attacks rock Mali as gunfire erupts across Bamako and other cities

Published on 25 April 2026

Explosions near airports and military bases, residents report

Gunmen launched coordinated attacks across Mali early Saturday, striking the capital Bamako and other cities. Residents reported heavy gunfire and explosions near airports and military bases, while separatist groups claimed control over areas in the northeast. The reports point to an expanding conflict with mounting security concerns across multiple regions.

Coordinated attacks hit Bamako and multiple cities in Mali
Residents reported heavy gunfire near airports and military sites
Separatist groups claim northeast areas under their control
Widening conflict raises fears of escalating instability

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Coordinated attacks rock Mali as gunfire erupts across Bamako and other cities

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