By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
General Assimi Goïta travelled to Niger and Burkina Faso to strengthen the fight against terrorism in the common area of the Alliance of Sahel States. The tour comes as part of security cooperation between Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, according to France 24 Afrique.
Malian President Assimi Goïta received a delegation from the Confederation of Sahel States in Moscow on 29 October 2026, led by Burkina Faso’s prime minister and Niger’s foreign minister. Discussions focused on consolidating the alliance, diplomatic coordination and strengthening the strategic partnership with Russia, according to Bamada.net and Alwihda Info.
🇲🇱 Mali · Source: Bamada.net ·
Burkina Faso and Mali have decided to hold the 11th session of their Great Joint Cooperation Commission in Ouagadougou, following Assimi Goïta's official visit on 5 November 2026, according to AIB. Presidents Ibrahim Traoré and Assimi Goïta also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and their partnership within the AES.
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso · Source: Burkina 24 ·
Malian President Assimi Goïta is taking part in the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, which is focused in particular on economic relations between Russia and African states. His presence had already been announced before the summit opened, according to the Journal du Niger.
🇲🇱 Mali · Source: Journal du Niger ·
At the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, Mali’s transitional president Assimi Goïta defended on 29 October 2026 a multipolar order based on sovereign equality, non-interference and mutually beneficial partnerships, according to Bamada.net and Mali Actu. He presented the AES and cooperation with Russia as instruments of sovereignty and development, particularly in energy and the local processing of resources.
🇲🇱 Mali · Source: Bamada.net ·
Mali treats 134 gold miners turned back from GuineaMali is providing medical care to 134 young gold miners who arrived from Guinea, including 42 admitted to Gabriel Touré University Hospital and 92 to the commune IV reference health centre in Bamako. Two pregnant women are among the patients and one has given birth to a girl, according to Mali’s Health Ministry.
Burkina Faso government organises donations for returnees from GuineaThe Burkina Faso government is organising a collection of contributions to support the reception of Burkinabè returning from Guinea, with dedicated points for vehicles, in-kind donations and financial contributions. The operation is coordinated in Ouagadougou by a management committee, according to the statement signed by Lieutenant-Colonel Passowendé Pélagie Kaboré.The week in Africa
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