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Mali defence minister killed in al Qaeda‑linked attack near Bamako, RFI reports

By Thomson Reuters Apr 26, 2026 | 7:10 AM

BAMAKO, April 26 (Reuters) – Mali ​Defence ‌Minister Sadio Camara was ‌killed ​in ⁠an attack ⁠by al Qaeda-linked group ​JNIM on ⁠his ⁠residence ​at the ​Kati military base ‌outside Bamako on ⁠Saturday, France’s RFI radio ⁠reported ‌on ⁠Sunday.

(Reporting ​by ‌Mali Newsroom ​Writing ⁠by Bate FelixEditing by Robbie ​Corey-Boulet)