Attacks in Mali: Laurent Gbagbo calls for a pan-African security response

Laurent Gbagbo, former Ivorian president, condemned the terrorist attacks that occurred on April 25, 2026, in Mali, affecting cities such as Bamako and Kati. In a statement from the People's African Party – Côte d'Ivoire (PPA-CI), he called for a coordinated security response across the continent, suggesting the creation of an African force dedicated to combating terrorism. Gbagbo emphasized that security in the Sahel region is a shared concern, requiring mechanisms for collective defense.