Another one (nearly) bites the dust: Assassination attempt on Mali’s interim president! Conflicting reports on his death

🇲🇱Two armed men, including one with a knife, attack Mali's interim president Assimi Goita during Eid prayers in the capital Bamako#Mali

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Sky News: Mali’s President targeted in assassination attempt – knifeman attacks

According to reports, there was an attempted assassination of Mali’s interim president, Assimi Goïta. The attempted attack reportedly happened at the great mosque in Bamako. One person is believed to have been arrested.

The attack came during the Tabaski celebrations in the capital.

President Goïta was taken away and did not appear to have been affected, according to AFP.

#BREAKING: Mali leader 'safe and sound': presidency – AFP #BreakingNews #Mali

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