In Kidal, Mali, the market became the site of a deadly attack perpetrated by two suicide bombers who aimed to inflict maximum casualties. The bombers detonated their explosive vests during peak hours at the market, where people gathered for commerce and social interaction. The death of three Chadian soldiers marked a significant impact on the stability efforts in Mali, where Chadian troops were involved in peacekeeping operations after the French intervention aimed to dismantle extremist groups in the region. This attack not only resulted in casualties but also injured dozens of civilians, demonstrating the threat posed by terrorist factions active in Northern Mali. Reports suggested that these suicide bombers may have been affiliated with groups like Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) or other local extremist outfits that had taken advantage of the chaotic post-civil war landscape in Mali. Their intent was to instill fear and undermine the efforts of African Union forces attempting to stabilize the region post-French military intervention.