Al-Qaeda-linked group and Tuareg rebels attack Mali targets.

An Al-Qaeda-linked group and Tuareg rebels launched coordinated attacks across Mali on April 25, 2026, targeting the capital Bamako, the international airport, and military bases in Kati, Kidal, and Gao. The assault, one of the largest in years, involved heavy gunfire and explosions, prompting the U.S. Embassy to issue a security alert and the Malian military to declare the situation under control.