Mali holds tribute for assassinated defence minister

Mali held a tribute under tight security for Defence Minister Sadio Camara, who was assassinated in a car bomb attack on April 25, 2026. The ceremony took place in Bamako, attended by thousands, including junta leader Assimi Goita. Camara, seen as the architect of Mali's rapprochement with Russia, died amid synchronized attacks by Tuareg rebels and jihadists, prompting a two-day national mourning declaration.