### [2026-04-28](/feed/2026/04/28/index.md)

##### Mali War
# Malian president and military leader Assimi Goïta meets with Russian ambassador to the nation, Igor Gromyko, Игорь Анатольевич, marking the former's first public appearance since rebel attacks began three days ago. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/28/malis-military-leader-goita-emerges-as-russia-declares-it-halted-coup)

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