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Bamako airport and other locations further north, including Mopti, Sevare and Gao. Tuareg rebels also claimed participation in the latest assaults. The current military ruler, Assimi Goita, came to power in the 2021 coup
Bamako, sustained gunfire and explosions were heard near the main airport, forcing the cancellation of incoming and outgoing flights. Similar incidents have been reported in Sevare, Kidal, and the northern city
Bamako, there is a curfew from 21:00 to 06:00 local time (GMT), expected to end on Monday. Following Saturday's widespread orchestrated attacks, UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned the "acts of violence
situation has deteriorated in Mali: ## 1960: Mali gains independence The former French colony became independent on September 22, 1960, and Modibo Keita was elected the country’s first president. Keita was a staunch proponent
situation in the country was under control. Speaking in public for the first time on Tuesday evening, he said the army had dealt a "violent blow" to the attackers. The foreign ministry of France, Mali
situation in Mali has been murky, with several separatist groups fighting against the government, instigating coups and killing dozens of people in north and central Mali. [JNIM](/news/2025/11/6/is-mali-about-to-fall-to-al-qaeda-affiliate-jnim) is one of the most active armed
situation on the ground now: ## What has the government done since the attacks last week? The leader of Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, has taken on the role of [defence minister](/news/2026/5/4/mali-leader-goita-takes-defence-post-after-minister-killed) following