Camara's residence was targeted by a suicide car bomber and other attackers on Saturday

Last updated: April 27, 2026 | 07:55

The Malian government confirmed the death of the defence chief, Gen. Sadio Camara AFP

Dakar, Senegal: Mali 's defence minister was killed in a sweeping attack by militants and rebels who seized several towns and military bases, authorities said Sunday.

It is the latest violence in the junta-run country that has long battled militants linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State group as well as a separatist rebellion in the north.

The Malian government confirmed the death of the defence chief, Gen. Sadio Camara, in a post on the defense ministry's Facebook page, and expressed its condolences to his family.

State-run television also broadcast the announcement of his death by spokesman Gen.…