Assimi Goïta: Mali’s Military Leader, Why Did He Grab Power?

Since attaining independence in 1960, Mali has experienced 5 coups d’etat. Two of these happened in 2020 and 2021, in a space of just nine months. They were both led by the same man, Colonel Assimi Goita, who is now the interim President of the country.
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[@tinaoffice9274]

GOITA IS DOING A GOOD JOB FOR MALI AND THE WHOLE AFRICA AND AFRICANS. WE STAND BY HIM.

[@beno1129]

Military regimes often start off well. The problem is that as time goes on, they become more totalitarian and corrupt. This has happened many times in Africa's history. I'm ok with a military government being given a fixed-term mandate (e.g., to get rid of terrorists), but once that mandate is over they should hand over to civilians, or at least let the courts decide whether or not to extend their mandate.

[@JJDelft]

I mean he is objectively not doing better. Terrorists went further south since the coup.

[@user-fq5wv1xw4w]

that is not true

[@supahotjoe6493]

@@JJDelftStop the lies we took northern mali (Kidal) back the terorrists are not even a threat anymore

[@Endsomniac]

@@beno1129Those military regimes you’re referring to were most likely backed by the west which is why they were corrupt. Mali’s military regime isn’t.

[@beno1129]

You are becoming the definitive source of accurate and unbiased news on Africa, well done!

[@KimJongBeIllinDaily]

While I’m no fan of constant coups and instability, African nations have a right to be angry at France. I don’t blame them for wanting the French out of their countries. France should have to approach these nations from the same position as everyone else.

[@aiahsdaughter6597]

Beautifully explained on Mali's 🇲🇱 transition 👏🏾 👌🏾!

[@Me12yun45]

Stay strong Mali!!! Keep President Goita for another four years!! He is doing a good job!!

[@HRL.]

I am not in support of him handing over power too soon. He should not let ECOWAS or the UN and their allies force him into a premature handover. Mali is a sovereign nation, the people know what is best for them, they shouldn't be dictated to. France should go back across the Atlantic to manage its own internal affairs

[@abdullenoir1792]

If he agreed to hand power to a civilian gov’t after a period of time, then he should respect that agreement. Wouldn’t in fact a handover to civilian gov’t BE respecting the Malian people and their sovereignty? Listen, Africans have justifiable reasons to dislike France and its policies. But let’s not let that antipathy cloud our judgement and prevent us from holding these coup leaders accountable. These leaders should respect their pledges to facilitate a transition to civilian rule and democracy. After all they didn’t gain the support of the people by pledging to become autocrats did they?

[@cg4432]

Your videos are so amazing. IM shocked this channel is not as popular. Please keep makingthis videos!

[@AfricanBiographics]

Thank you for your kind words 😀

[@ManOfAlkebulan]

Every pro African/Black channel is not popular because of reasons we all know of. We need a network to support every one of us worldwide.

[@Beloved5]

Thanx a million Tatenda. Very informative. I think 🇲🇱 junta president Goita is doing just fine. No progress is achieved until and unless they deal with terrorism first. His principles and objectives are quite strong 💪. Positive transformation will definitely happen in Mali 🇲🇱 and all those who have similar sentiments.

[@AfricanDive]

Did the same video a week ago but yours is top quality bro😅😅. Good job

[@AfricanBiographics]

Oh is it? Keep pushing man😀

[@AfricanDive]

@@AfricanBiographics look at it maybe you can be in a position to advise me

[@libertynkomo4222]

Game recognising game

[@hadjaraboube3714]

He did not grab power. He was sent by the universe to be a beacon in the liberation of the sahel and all of Africa. ❤❤❤❤❤❤ .He is the hope we have been praying for. He is not alone his brothers the capitaine Traore in Burkina, and the general Tiani in Niger, but most of all the people of the entire SAHEL STATES ALLIANCE (SSA) are behind him 100%❤❤❤❤

[@JJDelft]

He is doing so well that Mali is getting more violent and the north even more unstable. If the universe sent him to you guys then it was trying to fucc with y'all

[@alexgaye5160]

Goita is a Savior for Mali 🇲🇱 ❤❤❤

[@aboubiridogo1132]

very nice content as a Malian citizen i must say thx u very much.. i subscribe and ur channel right now❤

[@mr.c.103]

Awesome content as always, cheers! 🔥

[@pharaohkamose223]

Great content, keep doing the good work, I'll be sure to spread the word,Africa must definitely own it own narrative and image. Salute 🫡 to you.

[@AfricanBiographics]

Thank you

[@melcollins4016]

Thanks for the update. Shared with my friends

[@hotstepper887]

Another tremendous and interesting account of this man.

[@daveacbickford]

Another great video, all the facts, laid out straight so we can get perspective on this ongoing situation. Thanks as always!!

[@Noni383]

2 coups within 9 months wow

[@pharaohkamose223]

Africa shouldn't and doesn't have to rule by no one else's dictates, the Motherland needs to do what's best for the people and if Goita needs to rule for that to be so then he should hold power for as long as he is needed,period. If it ain't broke don't fix it,real wisdom. Long live Africa! Long live African resistance! ✊️❤️🖤💚🌍

[@thepipedreamer89]

You are the best!

[@emmanueltsikazwe8106]

Mahn you are my one stop shop for some great accurate history of African leaders ❤

[@teekay7935]

Well researched awesome my brother

[@vincentnachinab926]

I pray our hopes would not be dashed. Africa must grow.

[@AmaAidoo-ts8ws]

Great job❤️❤️❤️

[@AfricanBiographics]

Thank you

[@Visiontech]

This is one of the most POWERFUL and educational sites on the internet!

[@nnamdisolomon1053]

Goita should not even think of handing over power

[@mcamara488]

Thank you my African political teacher.

[@Excellentbug]

3 videos this month 🎉

[@marcx5221]

A military control is not hard to understand they’re no hypocrisy it’s rule is straight forward. A,B, C D

[@beno1129]

African countries have had lots of military governments since the 1960s. They can be as corrupt and inefficient as any civilian government and are not a long-term solution. I agree that someone like Goita is needed in Mali right now, but not forever.

[@bastetmt1447]

I believe that you have missed the point I was trying to make by a mile . I doubt that there’s anyone that would argue that there are Corruption , It’s not Limited to Africans politicians and to be pushing that false narrative is Misleading.However To Address your point Miltary leaders have been around from the 1960’s And western countries been Manipulating ,backing and supporting those said military leaders you Mentioned.you mentioned Corruption You do realize the countries that corrupt military leaders have there Back accounts in?When One looks at western countries look at What they have been doing to Haiti 🇭🇹 ..

[@emc8020]

Assimi Goïta for life ❤ #vivamali

[@philipzaccheus8398]

Informative information for knowledge seekers listening is a must for knowledge learning because there no needed speedy up basic knowledge takes time. OWNING OWN knowledge needs knowledge for better understanding for lasting conclusions.

[@mrbusinessman97]

Cet Homme est le sauveur du Mali 🇲🇱

[@prof.nicollas519]

Maybe it will be possible to visit Mali in a near future!!!

[@MaliWari]

❤❤❤

[@ronaldmadziro5679]

Freedom always comes at a price,sometimes one has to bite down hard to attain sovereignty.

[@salimi.sheriff7608]

1983, I was in High School already, one of the youngest…

[@Afri_Culture]

Mali Over Babylon! 🇲🇱

[@KanyeWestLover2022]

Would you visit Timbuktu

[@bryanbabusi4977]

Awesome and Amazing

[@user-ib4gc9gc1s]

Long-lived junta’s ❤

[@tyso1173]

Who asked that's questions? ,you don't need him to get answers, I tell you why, this president is my hero This president are libere, many countries in Africa by do just that's grab power, in my view he is a blessing to mali. Also boukina faso , Niger, and others I'm proud to see president Goita as.president in Mali.

[@philipzaccheus8398]

As for white eurocentric colonial mighty might from EU(France) is being challenged by the upcoming Africas New Paradigme. As an African the DIGNITY and RESPECT enbodied CRAVE to White eurocentrics is SERIOUS. One hopes to get a HUMANE RESPONSE.

[@robo8478]

Africa is burning itself to ground with dictators, coups, civil wars and failure to have any semblance of people power. Africans have no democracy so no voices are heard but warlords, Africa is dying because of failure of Africans not the Boogeyman from past. Stop pointing fingers at ghost look at the actual monsters in the room, p.s. these monsters are African yet do not hear the words of the Africans they serve. You are foolish

[@djamaltanko5121]

Yes we are all supportive of the revolution. ❤❤❤

[@barrowcherno7145]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@afronews7034]

Goita no1 over there heis the 🐐 t hard worker

[@maralena137123]

This president .use remove all colonial relationship. The CFA is primary and the ownership of resources in Mali must be priority. Involvement of the people in decision is necessary. Elections is not a priority at this moment.

[@DanielEze-zh4nb]

Let him not hand over Africa don't need democrats we good lider

[@brendangwira7998]

No need for civilian rule for now, stabilise the country economically with out the infuriated France interfering

[@oceejekwam6829]

Seems like Mali is a difficult country to rule. Mr Goita has a tough task.

[@donnuele7693]

Africa for africans ✊🏿🚩

[@cedrickhaggard1981]

Poor France boo hoo.

[@siphomogale779]

Goita is a hungry for power person I hope Mali will rise towards the progress of the people

[@babasaho5787]

How is he hungry for power? There was leadership crisis in Mali when he took over. War and at the same time imam dicko protest.

[@siphomogale779]

@@babasaho5787 Many times as Africans we just believe anything a so called revolutionary says because of porvety and desperation for change but you will see nothing will change even if he abandones France for Russia this African leaders must follow the foot steps of Rwanda then the continent will be successful

[@babasaho5787]

@@siphomogale779 you are right. I don't trust them but there was lack of leadership in Mali and the country has no direction. Whether he end being a success or failure will be judged by time. I always argued against coups because it has not changed the course of Malian history in the past. I don't believe this one will either but the situation at the time desperately needs it.

[@billyyank5807]

Raise your hand if you think the military leadership will just give up their control? 😂 Good luck with that.

[@g4m3r222]

dictator?

[@ceegabe1555]

2 Chronicles. Chapter 14 New King James Version Shows what ALMIGHTY GOD did for King Asa (though outnumbered) back in our past ancestors days: ADA Reigns over Judah 14 So Abijah rested with his fathers, and they buried him in the City of David. THEN Asa his son reigned in his place. In his days the land was quiet for ten years. (Asa Reigns in Judah) 2 Asa did what was GOOD and right in the eyes of the LORD his GOD, 3 for he removed the altars of the foreign gods and the high places, and broke down the sacred pillars and cut down the wooden images. 4 He commanded Judah to seek the LORD GOD of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandment. 5 He also removed the places and the incense altars from all the cities of Judah, and the kingdom was quiet under him. 6 And he built fortified cities in Judah, for the land had rest; he had no war in those years, because the LORD had given him rest. 7 Therefore he said to Judah, “Let us build these cities and make walls around them, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us, because we have sought the LORD our GOD; we have sought HIM, and HE has given us rest on every side.” So they built and prospered. 8 And Asa had an Army OF three hundred thousand from Judah who carried shields and spears, and from Benjamin two hundred and eighty thousand men who carried shields and drew bows; all these were mighty men of valor. 9 THEN Zerah the Ethiopian came out against them WITH an army OF a million men and three hundred chariots, and he came to Mareshah. 10 So Asa went out against him, and they set the troops in battle array in the Valley of Zephathah at Mareshah. 11 And Asa CRIED OUT to the LORD his GOD, and said, “LORD, it is nothing for YOU to help, whether with many or with those who have no power; Help us, O LORD our GOD, for we rest on YOU, and in YOUR name we go against this multitude. O LORD, YOU are our GOD; do not let man prevail against YOU!” 12 So the LORD struck the Ethiopians before Asa and Judah, and the Ethiopians fled. 13 And Asa and the people who were with him pursued them to Gerar. So the Ethiopians were overthrown, and they could not recover, for they were broken before the LORD and HIS army. And they carried away very much spoil. 14 Then they defeated all the cities around Gerar, for the fear of the LORD came upon them; and they plundered all the cities, for there was exceedingly much spoil in them. 15 They also attacked the livestock enclosures, and carried off sheep and camels in abundance, and returned to Jerusalem.

[@charlesmaina3138]

Goita out here behaving like any other coup leader thinking he's different

[@SpeakHearSeeNoEvil]

Exactly. And the people supporting him now will be begging for another saviour in a few years.

[@leobvenzen8565]

​@@SpeakHearSeeNoEvilwe shall see!!

[@billyyank5807]

Help from russia,at what expense? We shall see......guess they needed guys for the war in Ukraine.

[@danielbrown6112]

My Christian white American intuition says this man is a good man. Best of luck president Goita. I’ll add you into my ritual prayers.

[@diazcastro7331]

the guy just made mali situation worse

[@oumouclby7989]

Hahahahahahha