Gunfire heard near Mali's main international airport in capital, AP News reports.

Mali clashes: Armed groups launch unprecedented coordinated attacks nationwide, Al Jazeera reports.

Armed groups in Mali are conducting attacks with unprecedented scale and coordination, according to Al Jazeera correspondent Nicolas Haque. Clashes between the Malian army and rebel groups are reported in multiple cities, including the capital.

UK FCDO advises against all travel to Mali after attacks in multiple locations.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to the whole of Mali following attacks in multiple locations in Mali.

Mali's army battles armed fighters after attack on barracks in Bamako and other locations, military says.

Mali's army on Saturday said it was battling armed fighters who attacked their barracks in Bamako and other parts of the country.

Tuareg rebels capture Kidal military base in Mali, claim arrest of defense minister. Separatist forces say they have taken control of the base and detained Sadio Camara.

Tuareg rebels in Mali have captured the Kidal military base and claim to have arrested Defense Minister Sadio Camara of the military junta.