By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Alwihda Info
Transitional President Assimi Goïta has elevated Russian Lieutenant General Andrei Averyanov, an adviser to Vladimir Putin, to the rank of commander of the National Order of Mali, following a meeting on the sidelines of the Bamex trade fair. According to the Malian presidency, the honour recognises his contribution to security and defence cooperation.
Mali’s transitional president Assimi Goïta asked Russia to share intelligence and provide equipment to monitor Malian territory. He also wants to open cooperation in cybersecurity, although no agreement was announced during his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on 30 October 2026, according to La Nouvelle Tribune and Bénin Web TV. The requests were made on the sidelines of the third Russia-Africa summit, according to Bénin Web TV.
🇲🇱 Mali · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Malian President Assimi Goïta met around 2,500 members of the Malian community in Russia in Moscow, including students, military trainees and private-sector representatives. Talks focused on studies, employment and Mali-Russia cooperation projects, according to the Malian presidency.
🇲🇱 Mali · Source: Bamada.net ·
Mali’s transitional president Assimi Goïta returned to Bamako on 1 November after attending the Russia-Africa summit held in Moscow on 28 and 29 October 2026. The Malian presidency says he was welcomed at the airport by Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga and other officials.
🇲🇱 Mali · Source: Bamada.net ·
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.
🇲🇱 Mali · Source: France 24 ·
Swimming held back by lack of resources for young swimmers in the SahelSwimming attracts young enthusiasts, but a lack of facilities, equipment and coaching in Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso is holding them back. As the Dakar Olympic Games approach, those involved in the sport are calling for greater support to help young swimmers progress, according to Studio Tamani.
Mustapha Kwankwaso demands apology from Kano official within 48 hoursMustapha Kwankwaso gives Kano’s new information commissioner, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, 48 hours to withdraw defamatory remarks and issue a public apology, or face legal action. According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the drug-related accusations made during a televised programme are false and malicious.The week in Africa
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