Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed

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Mali's junta leader, Assimi Goïta, has appointed himself as the new defense minister following the killing of his predecessor. This move comes after a significant offensive led to the withdrawal of Malian and Russian forces from Kidal, raising questions about the military government's strength. Authorities have arrested soldiers suspected of involvement in the attacks, with investigations revealing complicity of both former and current military personnel. Mali, along with Niger and Burkina Faso, has launched joint air strikes against jihadists and separatists, forming the Alliance of Sahel States. Despite these efforts and the expulsion of French troops in favor of Russian forces, large areas within these three militarily-ruled nations remain under insurgent control.

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Mali's junta leader has named himself defence minister following the killing of his predecessor.

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The three countries under military rule have formed the Alliance of Sahel States and expelled French troops, bringing in Russian forces.

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Former and serving military personnel were complicit in planning and executing attacks, according to a Bamako military court prosecutor.

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Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso partnered for air strikes against jihadists and separatists.

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Malian authorities arrested soldiers allegedly linked to an offensive that led to the withdrawal of forces from Kidal.

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The scale of the offensive, which led to the withdrawal of Malian and allied Russian forces from the northern city of Kidal, has fuelled doubts about the strength of Goïta's military government, which came to power in a coup in August 2020.Over the weekend, the Malian authorities said they had arrested a group of soldiers allegedly linked to the offensive.According to the public prosecutor of a Bamako military court, an investigation had found former and serving military personnel were complicit in planning and executing the attacks.Mali's authorities also said they had partnered with the armed forces in neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso to carry out air strikes against the jihadists and separatists. In a statement, Niger's authorities said the joint operation started just hours after the jihadists and separatists attacked. The three countries, all under military rule, have formed the Alliance of Sahel States, and have expelled troops from France, the former colonial power, and have instead brought in Russian forces to help hold back the insurgents who are wreaking havoc across the region.However, the attacks have continued and large parts of all three countries remain outside government control.You may also be interested in:

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