Gunfire Reported In Bamako: Explosions Heard In Sevare, Kidal & Gao

Heavy gunfire and multiple explosions have been reported across Mali, including in the capital Bamako and key cities such as Sevare, Gao, and Kidal, as coordinated attacks target military and strategic locations. Witnesses describe scenes of chaos as armed groups launched simultaneous strikes across the country, forcing security forces into widespread defensive operations. The attacks mark a major escalation in Mali’s long-running conflict involving militant groups and separatist forces, with reports suggesting multiple regions are actively affected.