Bamako

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Capital of Mali

Bamako is the capital and largest city of Mali, West Africa, with a 2022 population of 4,227,569. It is located on the Niger River, near the rapids that divide the upper and middle Niger valleys in the southwestern part of the country.

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Mali military positions attacked

Coordinated attacks by armed groups target Mali's capital and major military bases.

Coordinated attacks hit Bamako and Northern Mali France 24 — Apr 25, 11:26 AM
Gunfire rocks Bamako: 'Too soon to tell' if junta will fall France 24 — Apr 25, 10:29 AM
Gunfire and blasts rock Mali as attackers hit capital and other cities, residents say ABC News — Apr 25, 10:23 AM
'Gunfire everywhere': Explosions heard near Mali international airport, military base Times Of India — Apr 25, 10:10 AM
Mali army says armed groups launch coordinated attacks across country BBC News — Apr 25, 09:56 AM
Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali capital, army says NY Post — Apr 25, 09:42 AM
Mali live: Army says armed 'terrorist' groups launch attacks on military positions nationwide France 24 — Apr 25, 09:35 AM
Mali army says armed 'terrorist groups' attacked military positions France 24 — Apr 25, 09:06 AM
Gunfire heard near Mali’s main international airport in the capital, AP reporter and residents say AP News — Apr 25, 08:51 AM
Loud blasts, gunfire heard near Mali's main military camp, Reuters witness says The Straits Times — Apr 25, 07:11 AM
Loud blasts, gunfire heard near Mali's main military camp, Reuters witness says - Reuters Reuters — Apr 25, 06:56 AM
Gunfire and blasts rock Mali as attackers hit capital and other cities, residents say The Independent — Apr 25, 10:52 AM
Mali army says armed groups launch nationwide attacks; gunfire near airport Al Jazeera — Apr 25, 09:21 AM
Terrorists stage simultaneous attacks in Mali, authorities say Sky News — Apr 25, 10:12 AM
Gunmen stage simultaneous attacks in and outside Mali capital, army says CNN — Apr 25, 09:50 AM