Assimi Goïta

Assimi Goïta

Burkina Faso Burkina FasomilitaryMaleb. 19825.5Global Dominance: 0.00%

Assimi Goïta es un militar y líder de la junta que tomó el poder en Malí tras un golpe de estado en 2020. Como presidente de la transición, ha enfrentado desafíos significativos, incluyendo el aumento de la violencia y el extremismo en el país. Su gobierno ha sido criticado por la represión de la oposición y por la falta de progreso en la restauración de la democracia, mientras que la situación de seguridad sigue siendo precaria en Malí y la región del Sahel.

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Assimi Goïta is represented by Abdoulaye Maïga at the launch of the Sports Biennale.

Mali : la Biennale sportive fait son retour après 36 ans d’interruption
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-08-08
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Abdoulaye Maiga
Abdoulaye Maiga

Mara has been one of the most outspoken critics of the military authorities led by General Assimi Goïta.

Mali's former prime minister announces release from prison
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-08-04
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Moussa Mara
Moussa Mara

Bassirou Diomaye Faye was received by Assimi Goïta during his visit to Mali.

Mali : Diomaye Faye réaffirme la solidarité du Sénégal et souhaite une coopération renforcée
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-29
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye
Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Assimi Goïta is the Malian president who expressed support for Niger's sovereignty.

Niamey : le président de la Commission AES Burkina reçu par le Premier ministre nigerien
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-28
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Assimi Goïta is the President of the Republic of Mali and made a historical declaration regarding the sovereignty of Niger.

Confédération des Etats du Sahel: le président de la Commission nationale AES du Burkina Faso, Bassolma Bazié, chez le Premier ministre nigérien
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-07-28
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Assimi Goïta is referenced as a leader involved in the fight for dignity and sovereignty in Africa.

Région du Sahel : le président Tiani réaffirme l’implication de la France dans les tentatives de déstabilisation
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-07-27
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The President of the Transition, Chef de l’État of Mali, General Assimi Goita, is committed to strengthening relations with Morocco.

Sahara : Le Mali réitère son soutien à l’intégrité territoriale du Maroc et au Plan d’autonomie
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-07-24
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Mohammed Vi
Mohammed Vi

General Assimi Goita is the President of the Transition and expressed gratitude for the support from King Mohammed VI.

Très Hautes Instructions de S.M. le Roi pour la remise aux autorités maliennes du Complexe Mohammed VI de Formation Professionnelle
Le Matin – prominent French-language Moroccan newspaper·MoroccoMorocco· 2026-07-24
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Assimi Goïta is the President of the Transition and was the patron of the forum.

Forum international de la diaspora au Mali: le Burkina partage son expérience en matière de mobilisation de ses ressortissants
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-07-21
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Assimi Goïta served as the President during the first year of the AES.

Deux ans après, l’heure du concret
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-09
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Assimi Goïta awarded Robert Dussey the rank of Commander of the National Order of Mali in 2023.

Le Burkina Faso élève Robert Dussey au rang de Commandeur de l'Ordre des Étalons
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-07
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Assimi Goïta is a leader in the AES, determined to achieve the sovereignty of their states.

Les pas de géant de l’AES
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-07-07
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Ibrahim Traoré praised the leadership of General Assimi Goïta in advancing cooperation among the AES member states.

AES : Ibrahim Traoré dresse un bilan positif et appelle à l’unité face aux pressions extérieures
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-07-06
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Assimi GOITA is the President of the Transition and the Head of State of the Republic of Mali, noted for his positive leadership in the confederation's roadmap.

2e anniversaire de la Confédération des Etats du Sahel : « Notre voix est davantage entendue sur les scènes africaine et internationale », le Capitaine Ibrahim Traoré
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-07-06
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Assimi Goïta is the new leader in Mali who has brought in Russian mercenaries.

Jutarnji list - Sramota pod kontrolom ruske tajne službe: Bježe bez borbe, u povlačenju brutalno masakriraju civile
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-06-28
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Assimi Goïta is the new leader in Mali who has brought in Russian mercenaries.

Jutarnji list - Sramota pod kontrolom ruske tajne službe: Bježe bez borbe, u povlačenju brutalno masakriraju civile
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-06-28
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Assimi Goïta is the president of the Transition and presided over the meeting of the Council of Ministers discussing major reforms in defense and security.

Mali : le gouvernement engage une réforme majeure de l’organisation de la Défense et de la Sécurité
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-06-26
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Assimi Goïta is a General in the Army of Mali.

Industrie et commerce intra-AES : Le Premier ministre appelle à des résultats concrets
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-06-19
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He is the President of the Transition and received a message from the Mauritanian Defense Minister.

Diplomatie: le ministre mauritanien de la Défense porteur d’un message du Président Ghazouani au chef de l’Etat
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-06-19
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Assimi Goïta presided over a session of the National Defense Council to evaluate the security situation following recent terrorist attacks.

Conseil supérieur de la défense nationale: le général d’armée Assimi Goïta fixe les orientations stratégiques après les attaques terroristes
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-05-28
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Assimi Goïta is the President of the Transition in Mali who received a delegation to express condolences.

Décès du général d’armée Sadio Camara: l’AES présente ses condoléances au peuple malien
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-05-28
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Assimi Goïta is the President of Mali and has made notable progress during his mandate.

Confédération des Etats du Sahel : la feuille de route de l’An II en examen
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-02-25
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Assimi Goïta is the President of the Transition in Mali who received the general report on the situation of women, children, and families.

Femme, enfant et famille: remise du rapport général des Etats généraux au Président Goïta
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-02-19
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Djeneba Diarra
Djeneba Diarra

Assimi Goïta is one of the heads of state involved in the Confederation of Sahel States.

le Mali fixe les priorités
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-02-18
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The leader of Mali's ruling junta, Lt. Col. Assimi Goita, attends an independence day military parade in Bamako.

U.S. seeks détente with Sahel military juntas as it pursues economic deals in West Africa
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-02-04
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Assimi Goïta is the President of the Transition and the supreme commander of the Malian armed forces.

Espace AES : 65e anniversaire de l’Armée malienne
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-01-21
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Oumar Diarra
Oumar Diarra