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Mali’s Goïta Meets Russian Envoy Amid Rebel Surrenders

4/29/2026

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Assimi Goïta made his appearance since the rebel attacks, meeting Russian ambassador Igor Gromyko.
Goïta said operations will continue until armed groups are neutralized and security restored.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said its Africa Corps helped stop a coup and left Kidal.
Videos show Russian mercenaries and Malian soldiers surrendering to Tuareg and al-Qaeda-linked groups.
The attacks united the Azawad Liberation Front and Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims.

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Assimi Goïta made his appearance since the rebel attacks, meeting Russian ambassador Igor Gromyko.
Goïta said operations will continue until armed groups are neutralized and security restored.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said its Africa Corps helped stop a coup and left Kidal.
Videos show Russian mercenaries and Malian soldiers surrendering to Tuareg and al-Qaeda-linked groups.
The attacks united the Azawad Liberation Front and Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims.