Mali In The Gutters: Junta Leader Names Himself Defence Minister After Predecessor Killed
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: May 05, 2026, 20:45 IST | Updated: May 05, 2026, 20:45 IST
Mali’s political instability deepens as military leader General Assimi Goïta appoints himself Defence Minister following the killing of his predecessor. The move is widely seen as an attempt to tighten control over the country’s fragile power structure, raising concerns about further consolidation of authority and weakening institutional balance.
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