Euronews • April 27, 2026 04:24

Mali's junta in crisis as rebels seize towns and military bases after killing defence chief

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According to a government statement, Gen. Sadio Camara’s residence was targeted by a suicide car bomber and other jihadist attackers on Saturday.

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Sat 16:44 - Financial Times

Co-ordinated attacks threaten Mali’s Russian-backed regime

Sun 10:50 - Al Jazeera English

Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed amid coordinated attacks

Sun 13:42 - Al Jazeera English

Mali defence minister killed after coordinated attacks

Sun 14:09 - France 24

Malian Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed by rebels

Mon 04:24 - Euronews

Mali's junta in crisis as rebels seize towns and military bases after killing defence chief

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Al Jazeera English

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13:42

Mali defence minister killed after coordinated attacks

Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara has been killed after coordinated attacks on military sites and his home.

10:50

Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed amid coordinated attacks

Camara's house in the garrison town of Kati came under attack amid simultaneous attacks across the country.

Financial Times

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16:44

Co-ordinated attacks threaten Mali’s Russian-backed regime

Military government battles to contain assaults launched by jihadist and secessionist militants

France 24

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14:09

Malian Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed by rebels

Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in coordinated attacks targeting military sites, officials said, marking a major blow to the ruling junta. The killing comes amid a surge in …