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Coverage dated April 24, 2026

Armed groups in Mali attack capital, other cities in possible coordinated effort, army says

Headline from CBS News

Mali has been plagued by insurgencies fought by affiliates of al Qaeda and the Islamic State group.

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  1. NPR

    Mali hit by wave of coordinated attacks from armed groups (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Gunfire and explosions have rocked Mali's capital Bamako and other key cities in one of the most significant coordinated attacks in years, as armed groups, including jihadist insurgents and separatist rebels exploit worsening insecurity in the Sahel region.

  2. New York Post

    Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali capital, army says (opens New York Post)

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    Two loud explosions and sustained gunfire were heard shortly before 6 a.m. near Mali's main military base Kati outside the capital Bamako, and soldiers were deployed to block off roads in the area, a Reuters witness said.

  3. Washington Examiner

    Gunfire and blasts rock Mali as attackers hit capital and other cities, residents say (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Gunman associated with extremists have attacked Mali's capitol, as Al Qaeda has secured control of other regional hubs.

  4. CBS News

    Armed groups in Mali attack capital, other cities in possible coordinated effort, army says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Mali has been plagued by insurgencies fought by affiliates of al Qaeda and the Islamic State group.

  5. Al Jazeera

    Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks across Mali, army says (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Capital Bamako and several other locations hit in an apparently coordinated ⁠assault involving multiple groups.

  6. Al Jazeera

    Simultaneous attacks by gunmen in and outside Mali capital, army says (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Unrest reported in several locations around the country.

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