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france24.compolitics1 day agoUpdated
Rebels Seize Northern Stronghold in Mali, Advance Toward Capital
Jihadist and separatist forces in Mali are attempting to blockade the capital, Bamako, following their seizure of a strategic northern military stronghold. The offensive, launched more than a week ago, aims to oust the ruling junta and resulted in the death of Mali's defence mini…
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Mali's Junta Leader Assistsim Goïta Attends State Funeral for Defense Minister Sadio Camara
Mali's ruling junta leader Assimi Goita attended the state funeral of Defense Minister Sadio Camara in Bamako on April 30, 2026. Camara was killed in a car bomb attack at his residence in Kati on April 25 amid a joint offensive by jihadists and pro-independence forces. The event…