Mali faces coordinated terrorist attacks and renewed rebellion in the north
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Mali experienced a series of coordinated terrorist attacks on April 25, 2026, targeting key locations including the garrison town of Kati and areas around Bamako. The attacks led to intense fighting between the Malian Defense and Security Forces and unidentified armed elements. The prefect of Kati, Harouna Diarra, confirmed early morning detonations and ongoing search operations, with authorities stating the situation is now "under control." Reports indicate that civilians actively participated in apprehending suspected assailants, with some neutralized by the population before being handed over to authorities. Simultaneously, the Azawad Liberation Front claimed control of Kidal in the north. This day marks a significant escalation in Mali's security crisis, with both jihadist threats in the south and a resurgent rebellion in the north.
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