France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks

Explosions and gunfire were reported across Mali, including the capital Bamako, over the weekend. French citizens are advised to leave the country as soon as possible due to an extremely volatile situation. The UK has also advised against travel to Mali, warning its citizens of unpredictable security conditions and terrorist attacks along national highways. Mali's military leader says the security situation is under control, but the army has dealt a violent blow to the attackers.