Goïta discusses Russia cooperation with Sahel alliance
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bamada.net
Malian President Assimi Goïta received an AES delegation in Moscow on 29 October 2026, led by Burkina Faso’s prime minister and Niger’s foreign affairs minister. The officials discussed diplomatic coordination and cooperation with Russia, according to the Malian presidency.
Mali’s transitional president, Assimi Goïta, received a high-level delegation from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), bringing together Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, in Moscow on 29 October 2026. The talks focused on consolidating the confederation and diplomatic coordination with Russia, according to the Presidency of the Republic of Mali.
The delegation was led by Burkina Faso’s prime minister and Niger’s foreign affairs minister. After the meeting, the head of the Burkinabè government praised Goïta’s guidance and reaffirmed the three countries’ commitment to strengthening their cooperation with Moscow.
The meeting took place during Goïta’s participation in the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. On 29 October, the Malian president also defended sovereign partnerships there.
