Afghanistan, April 27 -- Mali's defence minister reported killed in an attack claimed by an al-Qaeda-linked group, as security deteriorates across the Sahel region.
International media report that Sadio Camara has been killed in an attack by suspected militants in Mali, marking a major escalation in the country's ongoing security crisis.
According to Reuters, the senior military official was targeted when armed attackers struck his residence in the capital, Bamako, although details about the assault remain limited.
The Malian government confirmed the attack in a statement, saying it was carried out by gunmen, but did not immediately provide further operational details or casualty breakdowns.
Reports indicate that an al-Qaeda-linked grou...