Stories from Bamako · Guinea

The individual was reportedly instrumental in facilitating the departure of French forces from the region. Bamako airport resumed activities within 24 hours following attacks. MaliWeb reported that the situation was quickly controlled, no fuel crisis occurred, and jihadists were cleared from the capital's suburbs. A spokesperson for an Islamist support group released a video in Bambara announcing the start of a total assault operation on Bamako. The video reportedly used political language rather than purely religious rhetoric. Coordinated attacks have been ongoing in the area since Saturday morning. The announcement follows a period of latent tension in the region. Shooting has been continuous since Saturday morning as part of a large coordinated attack. The leader of the Islamist group Simigoita has reappeared following a period of absence for security reasons.