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Mali confirms defence minister's death in Kati attack
Filed: Apr 27, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
Summary: Mali's junta said coordinated attacks killed its defence minister and prompted two days of mourning.
WHO: Mali's ruling military junta
WHAT: announced two days of national mourning after coordinated attacks killed the defence minister
WHEN: Apr 27, 2026 at 3:49 AM ET
WHERE: Kati, Mali
WHY: No motive has been reported.
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