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Head of state · Mali

Assimi Goïta

Transitional President of Mali

In office sinceMay 25, 20215 years, 4 months

Assimi Goïta is the Transitional President of Mali, in office since May 25, 2021. General; led coups in August 2020 and May 2021. Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).

Connections

Leaders · U.S. mission · Reported with

Head of governmentAbdoulaye MaïgaPrime Minister of MaliSince November 21, 2024 · 1 year, 10 months
U.S. chargé d’affairesWallace R. BainU.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Mali
Ambassador to the U.S.Sékou BertheAmbassador of Mali to the United StatesSince September 16, 2022 · 4 years

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Sources

Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).