Gunmen attacked a convoy escorted by Mali's army, resulting in the death of 25 civilians, including gold miners. The assault occurred near Gao, northeastern Mali, where hostile armed groups are active.

Jihadists are suspected to have led a massacre in northern Mali. The attackers seemed intent on causing as many casualties as possible, according to witnesses. Recent reports indicate there are over 50 victims from the attack.

A suspected jihadist attack on a convoy escorted by the army and Russia's Wagner mercenary group has killed 10 people in northern Mali, officials said on Saturday.