Assimi Goïta COLD as JNIM Forces Encircle Bamako
The fuel blockade imposed by the JNIM in September 2025 and later expanded in November, has led to massive fuel shortages in the capital city of Bamako. Assimi Goïta, the…
Hostilities between Goïta and Tebboune amid Mali’s internal conflict
Assimi Goïta opposes Algerian involvement in Mali and redirects his alliances, distancing the country from critics of his government. President Tebboune fails to achieve his regional objectives due to Goita’s…
Mali’s President Assimi Goïta Cold after Constitutional Referendum Postponed
Goïta's delay of Mali's constitutional referendum casts doubt on restoring civilian rule by 2024, as agreed with ECOWAS. Anti-French sentiment under Goïta led to French troop withdrawal and expulsion of…
Assimi Goïta’s HOT decision to postpone elections after two coups d’etat in 18 months
Mali’s military junta, led by Goïta, postponed elections promised for this February Despite sanctions by ECOWAS and France, Goïta remains hot with the support of Russia, China and Guinea Recurring…
Coup Leaders Goïta and Doumbouya’s Bold Camaraderie
ECOWAS announces additional sanctions against Assimi Goïta and his military junta. Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya rejects ECOWAS sanctions Both leaders a pressured by ECOWAS to commit to democratic transitions Assimi…
Mali’s Tense History – An Evident Path to Terrorism in the Sahel
+Mali’s 2012 internal conflict led to today’s Sahel terrorism crisis +This was used as an (unsuccessful) trial for third-generation peacekeeping +Terrorist attacks in the region have only gotten worse Source:…