The security situation remains volatile and pending their departure, ​French citizens should stay at home, ⁠limit movement ⁠and follow ⁠instructions from ​local authorities while keeping relatives informed, ​the French ⁠foreign ministry said. All travel to Mali is strongly discouraged, the update said.

Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.

Mali military ruler meets Russian envoy after coordinated attacks as security remains uncertain across several key regions.

Analysts say Russia's Africa Corps defeat in Mali could be a turning point for Moscow's influence in West Africa as jihadist attacks continue.

The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.

Residents in other cities in Mali reported gunfire and blasts on Saturday morning, suggesting a possible coordinated attack by armed groups.

Mali’s junta leader has met with Russia’s ambassador to Bamako, his first public appearance since the West African nation saw a massive, coordinated attack by Islamic militants and separatists over the weekend.

Mali's government is facing new questions about how long it can hold on to power two ⁠days ⁠after insurgents launched attacks across the country, hitting the main ⁠army base outside the capital and killing the defence minister.

Russian forces are withdrawing from the city of Kidal, Mali after a weekend of attacks across the country by Al-Qaeda-linked militants.

The International Criminal Court has ordered an al-Qaida-linked leader to pay 7.2 million euros in reparations for atrocities in Timbuktu, Mali.