Attack on the President of Mali

Attack on the President of Mali An assassination attempt was made on the President of Mali. During the Eid al-Adha prayer at the Grand Mosque in Bamako, an attempt was made on the life of Mali's interim president, Colonel Assimi Goita. Goita

was attacked with a knife by an assailant but survived and later confirmed on state television that he was unharmed. The attacker was arrested at the scene and later died in custody during the ongoing investigation. Malian authorities stated that the suspect likely did not act alone, and the investigation is continuing. Details of the Incident The attack occurred while worshippers were attending Eid prayers at the Grand Mosque. Goita was immediately evacuated to safety and remained unharmed, although reports indicate that another person was injured. Religious Affairs Minister Mamadou Kone confirmed that the attack was a direct attempt to kill the president. However, security forces were able to subdue the attacker. The investigation suggests further connections to possible accomplices. Political Context No clear motives have been identified by the authorities, either officially or in the course of the ongoing investigation, for the attack on Mali's president during the Eid al-Adha holiday. Security sources and government officials confirmed that the incident is being treated as an attempted assassination and a threat to national security. However, details regarding personal, political, or ideological motives have not been released. The attacker's identity has not been made public, and he died before he could be fully questioned. The attack occurred amid ongoing political tensions in Mali, marked by recent coups and frequent jihadist attacks on state institutions and security forces. The Malian government remains on high alert due to internal unrest and external threats from militant groups in the region. The survival of Colonel Goita underscores the ongoing instability and dangers facing the leadership in Mali and reflects the precarious security situation across the entire Sahel region. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19JJWPcEVN/ @https://www.africanews.com/2021/07/20/malian-president-survives-assassination-attack/ @https://www.voanews.com/a/africa_mali-interim-leader-says-hes-well-after-assassination-attempt/6208473.html @https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/26/man-accused-of-trying-to-kill-mali-president-dies-in-custody @https://www.dw.com/en/mali-assimi-goita-economy-military-rule-junta-wagner-group/a-72949939 @https://press.un.org/en/2024/sc15829.doc.htm