### [2026-08-9](/feed/2026/08/9/index.md)

##### Mali War
# Authorities say that they have repelled an attack by militants on a military base in San, Mali. 




### Sources:

1. [BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8j7ygwvlo)

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