Kati

Kati is a location in Mali, notable for housing a major military base outside the capital city of Bamako. It gained prominence in recent news due to coordinated attacks launched by armed groups across Mali on April 25, 2026. These attacks targeted multiple locations, including Bamako, Gao, and Kidal, with Kati being specifically mentioned as a site of fighting. The Malian army reported efforts to repel the attacks, indicating the severity of the situation in and around Kati. The coordinated nature of the assaults across the country, including the attack on a significant military installation like the one in Kati, highlights the ongoing security challenges and instability within Mali.