Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
Mali's military leader Assimi Goita has reappeared publicly after rebel attacks that killed a minister, meeting Russia's ambassador in a show of stability. Russia claimed its forces helped thwart a coup attempt during coordinated assaults by al-Qaeda-linked and Tuareg separatist groups. The attacks, the largest in nearly 15 years, forced Russian and Malian troops to retreat from Kidal in northern Mali. Both Moscow and Mali’s junta are emphasizing control and cooperation amid growing security challenges.
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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 (3 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 East African country, according to his office.Goita’s office published…
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