Mali's Military Leader Goita Reemerges as Russia Claims to Halt Coup Attempt
Mali's military leader, Assimi Goita, has made his first public appearance since recent rebel attacks, meeting with the Russian ambassador. This comes as Russia claims its paramilitary forces helped prevent a coup during the attacks, which targeted Mali's main army base and other strategic locations. The attacks were carried out by West Africa's al-Qaeda affiliate and the Tuareg separatist group, who have been challenging the military government. 
