On the 4th Mali’s army said multiple positions came under a new wave of coordinated attacks by armed groups but were repelled and remain under full military control. Attacks hit northern Aguelhok, Anefis and Gao and central Sevare; a local official said fighters struck before dawn with small arms and rockets, prompting road closures and intense gunfire in affected towns.

2026-07-05

On the 4th Mali’s army said multiple positions came under a new wave of coordinated attacks by armed groups but were repelled and remain under full military control. Attacks hit northern Aguelhok, Anefis and Gao and central Sevare; a local official said fighters struck before dawn with small arms and rockets, prompting road closures and intense gunfire in affected towns.