Djiguibombo massacre

On 1 July 2024, a group of armed men entered Djiguibombo, in the Mopti Region of Mali, and massacred dozens of civilians. The attackers, who targeted a wedding ceremony, rode into the village on motorcycles. While the attackers have not been identified, and no group has claimed responsibility, local government officials blamed the attack on militants. The death toll of the attack has been pegged as at least 21 by local residents and some government officials, although other officials have stated that around 40 people were killed.