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Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Witnesses hear explosions and sustained gunfire near a military base outside the capital as clashes are reported several other regions. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.
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Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Explosions and sustained gunfire have been reported in Mali's capital Bamako as armed groups launch apparently coordinated attacks across the country. In a statement on Saturday the military said "fighting is ongoing", adding "our defence and security forces are currently engaged in repelling the attackers". Witnesses.
Mali hit by wave of coordinated attacks from armed groups
An ariel view of Bamako, Mali, April 25, 2026. uncredited/AP hide caption LAGOS, Nigeria—In Mali, West Africa, armed groups including Islamist militants have launched one of the largest coordinated attacks seen in recent years, targeting multiple cities across the country. Heavy gunfire and explosions have been.