High alert in West Africa as gunmen carried out a wave of coordinated attacks across Mali, triggering heavy gunfire and explosions in the capital Bamako and several other cities, in what appears to be one of the most serious security escalations in recent years. Core Information Released On Saturday, April 25, 2026, armed groups launched a large-scale and highly organized assault across the country. The attacks were not limited to one area but spread across multiple key locations, including Bamako , as well as Kati , Gao , Kidal , Mopti , and Sévaré . This wide geographic spread suggests careful planning and coordination, indicating that the attackers were aiming to stretch government forces and create maximum disruption nationwide. The violence began early in the morning, shortly before 6:00 AM (around 06:00 GMT), when residents reported hearing loud explosions followed by sustained gunfire near the Kati military base . This base is particularly significant because it is one of the m...
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