Gunfire persists in a Mali town as the United Nations urges an international response following recent attacks in the region.

Mali rattled by coordinated armed-group attacks since Saturday, escalating political and security crisis.

Coordinated attacks by several armed groups have rocked Mali since Saturday, escalating the country's political and security crisis.

Authorities in Gao, Mali, impose a regional curfew following reports of militant activity. The governor announced the measure to address security concerns in the northeastern territory.

The governor of Gao, Mali, has imposed a curfew in the region following militant activity.

Mali’s defense minister, General Sadio Camara, is killed during ongoing operations by JNIM and the Azawad Liberation Front against national armed forces, according to Al Jazeera.

Mali’s defense minister, General Sadio Camara, has been killed during military operations involving Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and the Azawad Liberation Front, according to Al Jazeera.

Fighting erupts in Kidal, Mali, as Tuareg rebels and government forces backed by Russian mercenaries clash following coordinated insurgent strikes across the Sahel nation.

Fighting broke out Sunday in Kidal, Mali, between Tuareg rebels and government forces supported by Russian mercenaries, following coordinated insurgent strikes across the country.