Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
Mali's military leader Assimi Goita made his first public appearance since recent rebel attacks that resulted in the death of a minister. His meeting with the Russian ambassador comes as Russia claims to have prevented a coup during the attacks. The situation in Mali remains tense, with various armed groups coordinating efforts against the military government.
- ▪Assimi Goita met with the Russian ambassador, marking his first public appearance since rebel attacks.
- ▪Russia stated that its paramilitary forces helped prevent a coup during the recent assaults on the military government.
- ▪The attacks were the largest in nearly 15 years, showcasing unprecedented coordination among various armed groups.
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News|ConflictMali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coupFirst sighting of Goita since rebel attacks comes as Russia seeks to dampen speculation over ally’s military government.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoVehicles move through a group of armed men on motorbikes standing on a street in Kati, near the capital city Bamako, Mali, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on April 25, 2026 [File: Media/Reuters TV via Reuters]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Mali’s military leader Assimi Goita has met the Russian ambassador to the country, according to his office.Goita’s office published photos of…
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