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Mali leader Goita takes defence post after minister killed

Assimi Goita will remain president while also taking on the new role General Oumar Diarra, who was military chief of staff, has been appointed as delegate minister to the defence

What’s happening in Mali one week after attack by armed groups? All we know

Assimi Goita, has taken on the role of [defence minister](/news/2026/5/4/mali-leader-goita-takes-defence-post-after-minister-killed) following the killing of the previous minister, Sadio Camara, in last week’s attacks by rebel groups, state TV channel ORTM reported on Monday

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters storm Mali prison, block food supplies to Bamako

new wave of attacks in Mali, an al-Qaeda-linked group has stormed a main prison housing fighters from the armed group and set fire to trucks with food supplies heading to the capital Bamako

What role has Russia played in Mali’s security and the Sahel region?

Assimi Goita on Tuesday said the situation was “under control”, with Russian security forces providing air support to prevent rebels from capturing key positions, including the presidential palace in capital Bamako. But the security situation