"Two loud explosions and sustained gunfire rocked the area near Mali's main military base in Kati, outside the capital city of Bamako, early Saturday morning, according to the AFP and Reuters news agencies."
"Mali has been grappling with a jihadi insurgency for over a decade, battling West African affiliates of al-Qaeda and the Islamic State."
"The military rulers have cracked down on critics and dissolved political parties, extending General Goita's presidential term without holding elections."
Explosions and gunfire were reported near Mali's main military base in Kati, with soldiers deployed to secure the area. Fighting was also noted in Gao and Sevare. Mali faces a jihadi insurgency and a history of Tuareg-led rebellion. Military leaders, who took power after coups in 2020 and 2021, have sought security support from Russian mercenaries and closer ties with the U.S. The junta has suppressed dissent and extended General Goita's presidential term without elections, despite promises to return power to civilians by March 2024.
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