Dozens killed in jihadist attacks in central Mali
Key takeaways
- Jihadist fighters launched a fresh wave of deadly attacks in central Mali that killed dozens of people, local and security sources said on Saturday.
- Issued on: 10/05/2026 - 08:02Modified: 10/05/2026 - 08:07
- By: FRANCE 24 Malian soldiers stand near a truck during a patrol following the attack on Mali's main military base Kati, outside the capital Bamako, in Kati, Mali, April 27, 2026.
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Jihadist fighters launched a fresh wave of deadly attacks in central Mali that killed dozens of people, local and security sources said on Saturday. One local official said the latest attacks brought the death toll to more than 70 in recent days, as Islamist armed groups intensify assaults on villages across the region.
Issued on: 10/05/2026 - 08:02Modified: 10/05/2026 - 08:07
By: FRANCE 24 Malian soldiers stand near a truck during a patrol following the attack on Mali's main military base Kati, outside the capital Bamako, in Kati, Mali, April 27, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. © Stringer, Reuters A fresh wave of attacks by jihadist fighters in central Mali killed dozens of people, local and security sources said Saturday.