In the early hours of Saturday, April 25, 2026, armed terrorist groups launched coordinated attacks in several cities across Mali. The Malian armed forces responded swiftly, claiming to have the situation "under control" by late morning.
In a statement issued around 11 a.m. local time, the General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces reported that the attackers "immediately suffered heavy setbacks" due to the effective response of the military.
According to the statement, several terrorists were neutralized and their equipment destroyed. Security forces are continuing sweep operations to ensure stability.
The military high command called on the public to remain calm, avoid disseminating unverified videos or messages that could cause panic, and rely solely on official channels for accurate information.
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Mali army: Situation under control after attacks from terrorist groups
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