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Assimi Goïta

Assimi Goïta

President of Mali

Appears in 2 stories

Born: 1983 (age 42 years), Bamako, Mali
Education: Escuela militar interarmas de Kulikoró and From Kati military academy
Partner: Lala Diallo
Nationality: Malian
Office: President of Mali

Notable Quotes

The situation is under control. — April 29, 2026

We will achieve the complete neutralisation of the groups involved. — April 29, 2026

"Mali will never again be a playground for foreign powers." - Statement following French troop expulsion

Stories

Tuareg rebels and jihadists strike Mali in coordinated offensive, capture Kidal

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Formally assumed the defence portfolio by presidential decree on May 4, 2026. Army Chief of Staff General Oumar Diarra named minister delegate.

President Assimi Goïta assumed the defence portfolio on May 4 by presidential decree, 11 days after FLA rebels and JNIM militants struck five Malian cities on April 25, 2026. His predecessor Sadio Camara was killed in a car-bomb assassination a week earlier; Goïta named Army Chief of Staff General Oumar Diarra as minister delegate.

Updated May 31

The Sahel's diplomatic break from the West

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Granted renewable five-year term by transitional parliament, can rule until 2030

Three West African nations ruled by military juntas just banned Americans from entering their countries. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger (the Alliance of Sahel States) announced reciprocal travel restrictions on January 5, directly mirroring Trump's December expansion of the U.S. travel ban.

Updated May 19