Mali leader Assimi Goïta assumes role of defence minister after attacks kill previous minister
Summary
Mali's leader, Assimi Goïta, has taken on the role of defence minister after the previous minister died in attacks by militants on April 25. The attacks were carried out by groups linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists, targeting Mali's military government.Key Facts
- Assimi Goïta is the leader of Mali’s military government.
- He has now added the job of defence minister to his duties.
- The previous defence minister, Sadio Camara, died in a suicide car bombing on April 25.
- The attacks were done by jihadist fighters tied to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists.
- These groups coordinated to strike military targets in northern Mali.
- General Oumar Diarra will serve as a deputy defence minister.
- The attacks highlight ongoing security problems after coups in 2020 and 2021.
- Malian authorities are investigating possible involvement of some soldiers in the attacks.
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