Armed Attack on Mali Wedding Leaves Over 20 Dead

Unidentified militants targeted a wedding in central Mali, resulting in significant casualties amid ongoing regional violence.

The attack occurred in Djiguibombo village, central Mali, during a wedding celebration.
Local officials reported fatalities ranging from 21 to 40, with many victims having their throats slit.
The assailants, riding motorcycles, surrounded the village and opened fire on attendees.
No group has claimed responsibility, but the attack follows patterns of al-Qaida-linked extremist groups.
Mali has faced escalating violence since 2012, with insurgencies spreading to neighboring countries.