Mali experienced a series of coordinated attacks on Saturday, with heavy gunfire and explosions reported in multiple locations.
According to eyewitness accounts, loud blasts were heard near the Kati military base on the outskirts of Bamako shortly before 6 a.m., followed by prolonged exchanges of gunfire.
The assaults have been attributed to fighters linked to Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda-affiliated group active in the Sahel region.
The incident at Kati, a strategic military installation, raised immediate concerns given the base’s significance to Mali’s security infrastructure and its proximity to the capital.
Authorities are assessing the situation as security forces respond to the attacks. The development adds to ongoing instability in the region, where armed groups continue to target military and civilian sites. Further updates are expected as official details emerge.
