Armed group announces siege on Mali capital

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 A general view of Bamako after insurgents launched attacks on military bases across the country, in Bamako, Mali April 25, 2026. REUTERS/Aboubacar Traore/File Photo

Armed group announces siege on Mali capital

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The al-Qaeda-linked JNIM has announced the beginning of a “total siege” on Mali’s capital Bamako, warning civilians they’ll be targeted if they don’t “stay out of the way”. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque says a showdown between armed groups and the army there now appears likely.

Published On 28 Apr 2026