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Mali Military Leader Promotes Self

Updated 2026-05-04 20:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Military leader Goita in Mali has taken on a new role as defence minister after the death of his predecessor. The move follows attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists.

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Al Jazeera

Mali leader Goita takes defence post after minister killed

Military leader promotes himself after defence minister killed in attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists.

2026-05-04 19:42 UTC