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Assimi Goïta travels to Russia-Africa summit in Moscow

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Mali’s transitional president, Assimi Goïta, left Bamako on 25 October to attend the third Russia-Africa summit, taking place in Moscow on 28 and 29 October 2026. He is accompanied by several government members, according to ORTM Web.

Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, left Bamako on Sunday 25 October 2026 for Moscow, where he will attend the third Russia-Africa summit on 28 and 29 October. His departure was announced by the Office of Radio and Television of Mali (ORTM), cited by Bamada.net.

The Malian head of state’s trip is part of cooperation between Mali and Russia. He is accompanied by Economy and Finance Minister Alousseni Sanou, Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop and the minister delegate to the Defence Minister, Major General Oumar Diarra, according to ORTM.

Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga, National Transitional Council President Malick Diaw and government members were present at Modibo-Keïta International Airport in Bamako when he departed, according to ORTM.

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