Mali Junta Chief’s Self-promotion to Highest Military Rank
Mali’s junta leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, has promoted himself to the highest military rank of army general. The announcement, made by the Malian Council of Ministers on Wednesday, also included the promotion of five influential colonels to four-star generals. According to analysts, the move clearly indicates the junta’s unwillingness to transfer power to civilian rule […]
Egypt’s Sisi Reshuffles Top Intelligence Agency’s Leadership
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has appointed Major General Hassan Mahmoud Rashad as the new head of the country’s general intelligence agency, replacing Abbas Kamel, who becomes a presidential adviser. Prior to his promotion, Rashad, previously Kamel’s deputy, had begun managing key issues, including Egypt’s warming relations with Iran. Kamel, 68, who had led the […]
Ukraine Denies Providing Drone Support to Mali Rebels
Ukraine has denied allegations of supplying drones to rebels fighting Mali’s army and Russian mercenaries, following claims made by Le Monde that Kyiv was supporting Tuareg rebels in Mali. The accusations have escalated tensions, as Mali’s military government, along with Niger and Burkina Faso, accused Ukraine of aiding terrorism in the Sahel. Ukraine’s foreign ministry […]
