Mali’s transition leadership insists public backing for army and government remains steadfast

The situation in Mali remains tense following coordinated attacks by armed groups on April 25 that killed the Defense Minister, General Sadio Camara, and led to the brief capture of Kidal. Despite the gravity of these events, authorities in Bamako emphasize that the State continues to function, with robust responses from the Malian armed forces and their Russian partners in the Africa Corps. These forces have maintained operations across the country, even as armed factions maintain pressure through blockades and sporadic assaults.