Coordinated attacks hit Bamako and Northern Mali
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-25 07:26 UTC
- Sources: France 24 English
Gunmen launched a wave of coordinated assaults across Mali early Saturday, striking the capital Bamako as well as key northern cities including Kidal and Gao. FRANCE 24 reports that these attacks are part of an ongoing conflict in the region.
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