New Delhi, April 25: Amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, a terrorist group has launched attacks in several locations across Mali. The Malian military reported that armed militants targeted multiple military bases in the junta-led West African nation on Saturday. No terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for the attacks so far.
Gunfire was heard in various districts, including the international airport in the capital, Bamako. According to media reports, the shooting continued for an extended period, prompting residents to seek shelter indoors. Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goita, resides in Kati, where exchanges of fire occurred.
The incident has caused significant damage to several homes in the area. The Malian army is conducting patrols using helicopters, and security has been heightened at international airports. Reports indicate that the attackers attempted to reach the international airport. Mali has been grappling with a security crisis for over a decade, having experienced two coups in 2020 and 2021.
Since 2012, Mali has faced a security crisis due to attacks from groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, as well as community-based criminal organizations and separatists. The military government has strengthened political and military ties with Russia, similar to its neighboring countries, Niger and Burkina Faso, while distancing itself from its former colonial ruler, France, and several Western nations.
The Wagner Group from Russia has been assisting the Malian army in its fight against the Islamic State since 2021. However, they announced the end of their mission in June 2025, after which the Africa Corps took over. The Africa Corps operates directly under the control of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The junta has cracked down on critics and dissolved political parties. Although it promised to hand power back to civilians by March 2024, in July 2025, it granted Goita a five-year presidential term without elections, which he can renew indefinitely.
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