World·2026-04-26T08:56:02+00:00
Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Similarly, the US State Department's Africa bureau strongly condemned the attacks, adding: "We extend our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected, and we stand with the Malian people and government in the face of this violence." The FLA has for years been Al-Qaida-linked group JNIM claims responsibility for strikes on airport in capital, Bamako and four other cities Islamic militants and separatists attacked. Mali has for years been plagued by insurgencies by groups affiliated with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, as well as a separatist movement in the country's north.
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World·2026-04-26T20:56:26+00:00
Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
Shortly after these reports, Ramadane said: "An agreement was reached between the Azawad forces and the Russian elements of the Africa Corps with a view to ensuring their secure withdrawal from the fighting." In later updates, he said they were "permanently withdrawing from Kidal" and "Kidal is now free". Further north Russian mercenaries hired by Mali's military agreed to withdraw from Kidal after two days of clashes, the separatist Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) group said. An FLA field commander involved in the assault on Kidal told the BBC on Saturday the group had been preparing for the.
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Crime·2026-04-26T18:37:26+00:00
Trump and officials 'likely' targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe
The suspect is expected to be charged with assault of a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime of violence, officials have said.
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