In tonight's programme, Mali’s junta leader Assimi Goita appoints himself defence minister after the killing of his predecessor in a wave of attacks. About 150 people are still stranded in isolation on a ship off Cape Verde's coast. With the 2026 Venice Biennale fast approaching, Senegal is turning gold into a powerful artistic statement. Our guest tonight is astrophysicist and artist: Caroline Gueye.
Assimi Goita appoints himself defence minister
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Mon 15:01 - France 24
Mali leader Assimi Goïta assumes role of defence minister after attacks kill previous minister
Mon 20:38 - France 24
Assimi Goita appoints himself defence minister