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Junta leader Assimi Goita target of April attacks, Malian army says

As Mali says last month's attacks targeted junta leader Assimi Goita, ally Burkina Faso bans French channel TV5 Monde over ...
The Africa Report

Assimi Goïta silent, rebels seize northern stronghold: What we know about the Mali attacks

The fall of Kidal to the FLA and the death of the nation’s defence chief Sadio Camara mark a catastrophic shift in the ...

Mali leader Goita assumes role of defence minister after attacks, state media says

The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, has taken over as defence minister after the military officer who ...

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

Mali War Escalates as Government Claims 'Coup Plot and Infiltration' | Firstpost Africa

Mali’s military government says the coordinated attacks of April 25 were not merely terrorist assaults, but part of an ...

Mali’s junta leader takes over defense ministry after the minister was killed in militant attacks

Mali’s junta leader and the country's president has assumed the duties of defense minister after the incumbent was killed in ...
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Mali’s leader Goïta takes the defence role after minister killed in militant attacks

Mali’s leader Assimi Goita takes defence post after minister’s killing, as jihadist attacks, blockades and arrests deepen ...
Council on Foreign Relations

Mali Is the Linchpin of West Africa—Now It’s Under Jihadist Siege

An unusual alliance between armed groups in Mali could embolden others in neighboring countries and put Russia’s foothold in ...
The Africa Report

Mali: With Bah N’Daw resignation, Assimi Goïta becomes president

Less than 48 hours after dismissing the President of the transition, Bah N’Daw, and his Prime Minister, Moctar Ouane, Colonel Assimi Goïta becomes the new President of the transition. On Wednesday, ...