Mali: deadly jihadist attack near Sikasso, army blunder in Amasrakad near Gao. Jnim jihadists attacked a military camp in Danderesso, Sikasso region, in the south of the country on Saturday.
This group linked to al-Qaeda claims the death of ten Malian soldiers, while the Malian army claims to have repelled the attack. The town of Gao was also targeted by shelling on Saturday evening, which caused no casualties. According to local sources, these were drone strikes, carried out during the night from Saturday to Sunday.