Mali's Interim President Holds Crucial Phone Call with Putin
Mali's interim president, Assimi Goïta, held a high-level telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 19, initiated by the Malian side.
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Mali's interim president, Assimi Goïta, held a high-level telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 19, initiated by the Malian side.
Assimi Goïta has assumed the role of defence minister in Mali, following the death of his predecessor in recent attacks.
Malian leader Assimi Goïta is anticipated to deliver a national address following a recent deadly attack in the country.
Following recent attacks in Mali, Assimi Goïta visited the wounded and the family of General Sadio Camara, showing solidarity with victims.

Russian mercenaries have confirmed their withdrawal from the strategic northern Mali city of Kidal following intense attacks by Tuareg rebels. This retreat marks a significant setback for Mali's junta and its Russian allies, with rebels now controlling the key stronghold.

Mali's junta leader General Assimi Goïta has pardoned a French intelligence agent who was serving a 20-year prison sentence for 'undermining state security,' a rare conciliatory gesture amid strained relations.

Mali's junta leader, Assimi Goïta, has further consolidated his power by taking on the additional role of Minister of Defense. This move comes amidst recent attacks and aims to strengthen his authority.

Mali's junta chief, Assimi Goïta, made his first public appearance since recent rebel attacks and an alleged coup attempt, stating that the situation is 'under control' and urging citizens not to panic. His address followed deadly incidents in Bamako and the north, including the reported assassination of Minister Sadio Camara.

DECRYPTION - The recapture of Kidal inflicts a major political and military setback on Assimi Goïta's junta and reshuffles the cards.

Mali is experiencing an unprecedented political crisis following the death of Defense Minister Sadio Camara and the disappearance of junta leader General Assimi Goïta, who has not been seen or heard…

Mali's junta leader, Assimi Goïta, has pardoned a French intelligence officer who had been detained for a year and accused of plotting a coup. The officer had been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Mali's junta leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, appointed himself as the country's new defense minister. This move followed the killing of the previous defense minister in recent militant attacks, further consolidating the junta's power.
Following recent attacks in Mali, Assimi Goïta has visited the wounded and the family of General Sadio Camara.

Moscow said it did not know the current status or whereabouts of Assimi Goïta, the leader of Mali’s military junta.