Goïta and Sassou Nguesso discuss Sahel security in Moscow
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mali Actu
Mali’s transitional president Assimi Goïta and Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso spent more than an hour discussing security in the Sahel and cooperation between African countries. Their meeting took place in Moscow on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit on 27 October 2026, according to the Malian presidency.
Mali’s transitional president, Assimi Goïta, and his Congolese counterpart, Denis Sassou Nguesso, spent more than an hour discussing the security situation in the Sahel and geopolitical issues during a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday 27 October 2026, according to the Malian presidency. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa summit.
The two leaders also discussed diplomatic and security issues of common interest. They stressed the importance of unity among African countries and their ability to act in concert in response to the continent’s challenges. Goïta reaffirmed that Mali’s partnerships must respect state sovereignty, the choices of the people and national interests.
The meeting took place in the presence of members of the Malian presidential entourage, including the minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation. Assimi Goïta had travelled to Moscow to attend the Russia-Africa summit.
