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US Embassy Urges Shelter After Bamako Airport Explosions, Attacks

4/25/2026

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The U.S. Embassy in Bamako warned citizens to shelter after explosions near Modibo Keïta International Airport and to avoid travel to Kati and the airport until further information.
Gunmen attacked multiple sites in Bamako and other northern cities on Saturday, prompting Malian soldiers to engage them.
Heavy weapons fire was heard near the airport while helicopters patrolled as armed groups fought the army in Kidal, per a former mayor speaking anonymously.

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The U.S. Embassy in Bamako warned citizens to shelter after explosions near Modibo Keïta International Airport and to avoid travel to Kati and the airport until further information.
Gunmen attacked multiple sites in Bamako and other northern cities on Saturday, prompting Malian soldiers to engage them.
Heavy weapons fire was heard near the airport while helicopters patrolled as armed groups fought the army in Kidal, per a former mayor speaking anonymously.