Mali military leader Goita meets Russian ambassador after attacks, office says
Mali's military leader Assimi Goita met with the Russian ambassador on Tuesday, marking his first public appearance since coordinated attacks by insurgent groups targeted key military sites over the weekend. The assaults, carried out by al Qaeda-linked and Tuareg separatist forces, struck Mali's main army base and areas near Bamako's airport, killing Defense Minister Sadio Camara. Russian forces were reportedly driven out of Kidal in northern Mali during the offensive. The Malian government stated the situation is now under control despite the unprecedented coordination of the attacks.
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Mali military leader Goita meets Russian ambassador after attacks, office saysSign up now: Get insights on Asia's fast-moving developmentsMalian soldiers stand during a patrol following the attack on Mali's main military base Kati, outside the capital Bamako, in Kati, Mali, April 26, 2026. REUTERS/StringerPublished Apr 28, 2026, 10:58 PMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 11:16 PMListenBAMAKO, April 28 - The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, met on Tuesday with the Russian ambassador, according to a social media post from his office, his first public appearance since insurgents carried out simultaneous attacks on Saturday.West Africa's al Qaeda affiliate and a Tuareg-dominated separatist group hit Mali's main army base and the area near Bamako's airport, while driving Russian…
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