Gunmen from al Qaeda-linked JNIM attack military police base in Mali capital

Al Qaeda Targets Russia's African Ally, in Rare Attack on Capital

Insurgents hit a base in Mali that hosts most of the country’s warplanes along with Russian mercenaries hired by the military government for security.

In particular, a group of armed men attacked a police station in the Malian capital, before being repelled by the army on Tuesday, September 17. The situation is now “under control” according to the authorities.

The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (GSIM), a jihadist alliance affiliated with Al-Qaeda, on Tuesday claimed responsibility for an attack against Bamako military airport and a military camp, a daring operation that has been unprecedented for years in the Malian capital....

Extremists Attack Military Camp in Mali as Authorities Close Main Airport

BAMAKO, Mali — Extremists attacked a military training camp in Mali’s capital on Tuesday, the army said, as explosions were heard in the area. Within hours, the government said it was temporarily closing the airport in Bamako. A sweep operation was underway after gunmen attempted to infiltrate the Faladie gendarme school, the military said in a statement. The army said the situation was under control and asked people to avoid the area. There wer…

Extremists Attack Military Camp in Mali, as Explosions Heard

BAMAKO, Mali — Extremists attacked a military training camp in Mali’s capital on Tuesday, the army said, as explosions were heard in the area. Within hours, the government said it was temporarily closing the airport in Bamako. A sweep operation was underway after gunmen attempted to infiltrate the Faladie gendarme school, the military said in a statement. The army said the situation was under control and asked people to avoid the area. [time-bri…

Mali army says situation 'under control' after 'terrorist' attack

Mali's military-led authorities generally use the term "terrorists" to describe jihadists and separatists in the north of the country