Attacks in Mali: PPA-CI of Laurent Gbagbo Calls for a Pan-African Army

The People's African Party – Côte d'Ivoire (PPA-CI) expressed deep dismay following the deadly attacks in Mali on April 25, 2026, which affected Bamako and other locations. The PPA-CI condemned these acts of violence, attributed to an alliance of jihadist groups and rebel movements, and expressed solidarity with the Malian people. Laurent Gbagbo proposed the creation of an African force dedicated to combating terrorism, emphasizing the urgency of a collective response to this threat.