Mali leader Goita assumes role of defence minister after attacks, state media says
BAMAKO, May 4 - The leader of Mali's military government, Assimi Goita, has taken over as defence minister after the military officer who previously filled the role was killed in coordinated attacks on April 25 by al Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists, state television reported on Monday.
Mali junta leader takes defense role
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