The Malian military government has confirmed the death of Defence Minister Sadio Camara following a suicide car bombing at his residence on Saturday, April 25, 2026. In a statement released on Sunday, the Transitional Government said Lieutenant General Camara sustained injuries during an exchange of fire with attackers, after the bomber targeted his home. He was transported to a hospital but died from his wounds. The government described the attack as a "cowardly terrorist incident" carried out in the morning by an unidentified suicide bomber.
During the assault, Camara reportedly killed some of the assailants before being wounded. The blast caused the collapse of his residence, leading to additional casualties. A nearby mosque also collapsed, killing worshippers inside, though the exact number of civilian deaths was not disclosed. President of the transition, General Assimi Goita, expressed condolences to Camara's family and to victims of the broader attacks.
On the same day, coordinated attacks linked to an Al-Qaeda affiliate and Tuareg rebels hit multiple locations in Mali. Explosions forced the temporary shutdown of the country's main airport. The government confirmed Camara would be granted a national funeral, with details to be announced later.
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