Mali Defence Minister Killed In Bomb Attack As Army vs Separatists War Rages

Apr 26, 2026, 02:23 PM en source ↗

Summary

Mali's Defence Minister was killed in a bomb attack as the ongoing conflict between the Malian army and Tuareg separatists intensified. The assassination is a major blow to the military-led government and raises fears of further instability in the Sahel.

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The fighting left 16 civilians and soldiers wounded and caused "limited material damage," the government said in a statement.

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