Mountain Defence Minister Killed

Many media reported the death of Sadio Camara, as part of a wave of attacks co-ordinated by jihadist militants and separatists committed throughout the country, broadcast “BBC”

Camara was reportedly killed in the explosion of a bomb that was placed in a truck.

There has been no confirmation from the military junta, but further reports say that its leader, General Asimim Goita, moved to a safe place after his home was targeted.

Meanwhile, more than north, Russian mercenaries employed by the Montenegrin Army agreed to withdraw from Kidal after two days of clashes, said the separatist group Azawadi Liberation Front (FLA).

For years, Mali has faced uprisings by al-Qaeda-related groups and the Islamic State group, as well as FLA./Periscope