
Mali’s Goita Meets Putin, Vows to Deepen Russia Ties
By Ayomide Otitoju Malian military leader General Assimi Goita met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, pledging to deepen ties with the Kremlin amid escalating security challenges in the West African nation. Goita, who seized power in coups in 2020 and 2021, said his visit aimed to strengthen cooperation in key areas such…