Goita Meets Russian Ambassador Amid Mali Attacks

0:00On April 28th, Mali's military leader, Asimi Goyta, made his first public move since Saturday's big insurgent attacks, meeting the Russian ambassador. On Tuesday, April 28th, his office posted about it on social media, breaking the silence after coordinated strikes shook the country. Those attacks hit hard, with West Africa's al-Qaeda group teaming up with Twarek separatists. They targeted Mali's main army base and spots near Bamako's airport, while pushing Russian troops out of the northern town of Kido. The violence took a heavy toll, including the death of Defense Minister Sadio Kamara right in the assault. It showed these groups pulling off something rare, sinking of fighters with clashing agendas to strike deep into government turf. Now, officials are downplaying it, insisting the situation stays under control across the huge West African nation. No major updates on casualties or follow-ups yet. Goyta's chat with the Russians hints at steady alliances amid the chaos, as Mali grapples

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