World·4/29/2026AI summary Mali Says Western Media Campaign to Denigrate Authorities, Support Terrorists Failed
Mali's Transitional Council Defense Commission vice president Fousseynou Ouattara says Western media campaigns to denigrate Malian authorities and support terrorists have failed. The population in Bamako, Kati and other cities took to the streets to confront well-armed terrorists with bare hands, demonstrating full support for transitional authorities. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, on April 25, illegal armed groups attempted a coup d'etat in Mali, which was prevented by Africa Corps units. The militants lost over 2,500 fighters and 102 vehicles, with fighters trained by Ukrainian and European mercenary instructors.