Mali’s defence minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his home in Kati near Bamako, according to his family. They said a car bomb killed Camara, his second wife and two grandchildren. The news comes as the army fought a second day of battles with jihadist fighters and separatist rebels across areas near the capital, escalating pressure on the ruling junta.
India has advised its nationals in Mali to remain indoors and exercise extreme caution following recent security incidents, including in Kati. The Indian Embassy in Bamako says it is closely monitoring developments and urges citizens to follow guidance from Malian authorities. Indians are also asked to stay updated through the embassy website and official social media channels.
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Al Qaeda linked JNIM and Tuareg separatists claimed a joint assault across Mali, targeting Bamako’s airport and four other cities in what security officials call one of the largest coordinated attacks in recent years. The army says the situation is under control, as investigations continue into how the groups synchronized operations and what this signals for regional stability.
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.
Militants carried out a coordinated assault in Bamako and other parts of Mali on Saturday morning, the army said. Witnesses reported two loud explosions and sustained gunfire near the Kati military base before 6 a.m. Soldiers were deployed to block roads, suggesting a planned, multi-location operation rather than isolated attacks.
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