The Malian government's ability to maintain control over its territory is being undermined by the increasing presence and activities of jihadist and rebel groups.

Malian defense minister killed in attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/malian-defense-minister-killed-in-attack-as-jihadi-and-rebel-forces-seized-towns-and-military-bases?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into World @world-PBSNewsHour

Malian defence minister killed in attack that saw jihadist and rebels seize towns, military bases https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/malian-defence-minister-killed-in-attack-that-saw-jihadist-and-rebels-seize-towns-military-bases/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub Posted into World @world-CTVNews

PBS: Malian Minister of Defense Gen. Sadio Camara was killed in an attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases across the country, according to a military officer and two other sources on Sunday. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/malian-defense-minister-killed-in-attack-as-jihadi-and-rebel-forces-seized-towns-and-military-bases