Mali live: Army says armed 'terrorist' groups launch attacks on military positions nationwide
Summary
Mali's army reported that armed groups attacked military bases in the capital Bamako and other towns on April 25, 2026. Fighting is still happening, and gunfire was heard near the international airport and several towns.Key Facts
- The attacks began early on April 25, 2026, targeting military positions across Mali.
- Gunfire was heard near Modibo Keïta International Airport in Bamako, with helicopters seen overhead.
- The army described the attackers as unidentified armed "terrorist" groups.
- The Azawad Liberation Front, a Tuareg rebel alliance, claimed to control multiple locations in the northern towns of Kidal and Gao.
- Four security sources said the regional al Qaeda affiliate group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) took part in the attacks.
- JNIM has not officially claimed responsibility for the attacks.
- Fighting occurred in Bamako and towns including Kati, Gao, and Sevare.
- Soldiers blocked roads around the airport and deployed in response to the attacks.
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