Politics - 1 February 2026
President Goïta Meets AU High Representative
Koulouba, January 29, 2026 - The President of the Transition and Head of State, His Excellency General Assimi Goïta, received Dr. Mamadou Tangara, recently appointed Special Representative and Head of the MISAHEL Office in Mali, at the Koulouba Palace on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
During the meeting, Dr. Tangara sought the guidance and counsel of the Head of State and conveyed the African Union’s intention to develop a new framework for cooperation with Mali and the Sahel region.
The audience was held in the presence of Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Ms. Fatou Binta Diop, Diplomatic Advisor to the Head of State.
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