🔴 Mali military says armed 'terrorist groups' launch attacks on positions nationwide
Summary
Armed groups attacked military positions across Mali on Saturday, including the capital Bamako and other cities. The Malian army reported ongoing fighting as gunfire was heard near the international airport and in several regions.Key Facts
- Armed groups described as "terrorists" attacked military sites in Mali’s capital and interior regions.
- Gunfire was heard at Modibo Keïta International Airport in Bamako and other locations like Kati, Gao, and Sevare.
- The military government took power through coups in 2020 and 2021 amidst long-running jihadist conflicts.
- Mali has faced attacks from jihadist groups linked to al-Qaeda and Islamic State since 2012.
- The junta ended partnerships with France and some Western countries, instead aligning more with Russia.
- Russia’s Wagner Group, which fought alongside Malian forces, ended its mission in mid-2025 and became a Russian defense ministry entity.
- In July 2025, the military ruler General Assimi Goïta was given a five-year presidential term without an election.
- Since September, jihadists have attacked fuel convoys, causing fuel shortages in the capital at times.
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