Al Jazeera English • May 5, 2026 15:25

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

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Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, has taken on the role of 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

Tue 12:00 - UN News All

UN warns of worsening human rights crisis in Mali after deadly attacks

Tue 15:25 - Al Jazeera English

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

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France 24

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20:38

Assimi Goita appoints himself defence minister

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 …

15:01

Mali leader Assimi Goïta assumes role of defence minister after attacks kill previous minister

The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goïta, has taken over as defence minister after the military officer who previously filled ‌the role was killed in coordinated attacks ⁠on April …

UN News All

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12:00

UN warns of worsening human rights crisis in Mali after deadly attacks

The human rights situation in Mali is rapidly deteriorating following coordinated attacks by armed groups across the country, with civilians killed, displaced and cut off from food and aid, UN …