Authorities in Mali have declared the capital, Bamako, “under control” following an attack involving gunfire near a gendarmerie building and a military zone close to the city’s airport......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
In a statement, the army reported: “A group of terrorists attempted to infiltrate the Faladié Gendarmerie School. Mopping-up operations are currently underway.” The military reported repelling the attackers and encouraged civilians to continue normal activities.
The al-Qaeda-linked group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM) has claimed responsibility for the attack.