Mali's Defense Minister Sadio Camara dies in April 25, 2026 terrorist attack
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Mali's transitional government announced the death of General Sadio Camara, Minister of State, Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs. He died during terrorist incidents on Saturday, April 25, 2026, when a car bomb driven by a suicide bomber targeted his residence. General Camara engaged in exchanges with the assailants, neutralizing some. He was wounded during intense clashes and later succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. The collapse of his residence also caused other casualties and destroyed a nearby mosque, killing worshippers inside. President Assimi Goita paid tribute to General Camara for his combativeness, intrepidity, humanism, professionalism, and commendable record in national defense. President Goita also announced that General Camara will receive national funerals.
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