Mali: The death of Defense Minister Sadio Camara and his wife confirmed

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 26, 2026Country: Mali

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Mali: The death of Defense Minister Sadio Camara and his wife confirmed

Malian Defense Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his residence in Kati, along with his second wife. The attack, attributed to the Sahel branch of Al-Qaeda, was confirmed by family, government, and military sources. A family member stated that the minister fell in the line of duty.

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