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UPDATED May 7, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
May 4, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Goita assumes defence minister role after April 25 attacks
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Assimi Goita took over as Mali’s defence minister after the previous officer was killed in April 25 coordinated attacks.
WHO: Assimi Goita
WHAT: Assimi Goita assumed the role of defence minister in Mali’s military government.
WHEN: May 4, 2026 at 11:34 AM ET
WHERE: Mali
WHY: The previous defence minister was killed in coordinated attacks on April 25 by al Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists.
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