Mali's Goïta appoints himself defence minister

About this episode

The episode discusses Mali's junta leader Assimi Goïta's self-appointment as defense minister, the situation of stranded individuals off Cape Verde, and Senegal's artistic contributions ahead of the Venice Biennale.

In tonight's programme: Mali's junta leader Assimi Goïta appoints himself defence minister after the killing of his predecessor in a wave of attacks. Also, about 150 people are still stranded in isolation on a ship off Cape Verde's coast. Plus with the 2026 Venice Biennale fast approaching, Senegal is turning gold into a powerful artistic statement. We speak to astrophysicist and artist Caroline Gueye.

People in this episode

Guest: Caroline Gueye

Topics covered

• Mali politics
• defense ministry
• Cape Verde
• artistic expression
• Venice Biennale
• astrophysics

Keywords

• Mali
• Assimi Goïta
• defense minister
• Cape Verde
• Senegal
• Venice Biennale
• Caroline Gueye
• art
• astrophysics

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Mali, Cape Verde, Senegal

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