Event Brief
Assimi Goita appoints himself Mali defence minister
Filed: May 05, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
Summary: Mali junta leader Assimi Goita appoints himself defence minister after his predecessor was killed.
WHO: Assimi Goita
WHAT: Assimi Goita appoints himself defence minister
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 4:38 PM ET
WHERE: Mali
WHY: The appointment follows the killing of his predecessor in a wave of attacks.
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