Mali: The wall of officers keeping Assimi Goïta in power and at war

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Following the death of Sadio Camara, Mali’s junta leader Assimi Goïta reassumed the defence minister role and relies heavily on a close group of military officers. This inner circle is key to Mali's efforts to combat jihadist insurgency and maintain military cohesion as the army remains crucial to Goïta's rule.

Since the death of Sadio Camara, the junta leader has taken back the defence portfolio. He leans on a tight circle of officers, both to defend Mali against jihadists and to hold together an army that has become the main pillar of his rule.