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Colonel Assimi Goita
Coverage of Colonel Assimi Goita in the Nexus archive.
- Mali military leader Goita emerges as Russia declares it halted coup
Mali's military leader Colonel Assimi Goita has made his first public appearance since rebel attacks, as Russia claims it has halted coup speculation involving its ally's military government. The development comes amid ongoing tensions in Mali, where Russia seeks to manage international perceptions about its support for the country's transition.