Mali leader Assimi Goïta assumes role of defence minister after attacks kill previous minister (opens in new tab)

Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goïta, will assume the additional role of defence minister, according to a decree read on state TV on Monday, following the death of the previous minister in large-scale attacks. Mali’s army chief of staff, General Oumar Diarra, ⁠will serve as minister delegate for defence, said the report, which described the move […] The post Mali leader Assimi Goïta assumes role of defence minister after attacks kill previous minister appeared first on OODAloop.