Assimi Goïta
Assimi Goïta is Head of state and Minister of Defence of Mali, in office since 7 Jun 2021.
| Office | Head of state |
| Office | Minister of Defence |
| Country | Mali |
| In office since | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Time in office | In office for 5 years and 4 months |
Career
- Chairman of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (2020 to 2020)
- President of Mali (2021 to present)
- Vice President of Mali (2020 to 2021)
- President of the Alliance of Sahel States (2024 to 2025)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Mali?
Assimi Goïta is the Head of state of Mali, in office since 7 Jun 2021.
Who was the Head of state of Mali before Assimi Goïta?
Bah Ndaw held the office before Assimi Goïta.
When was Assimi Goïta born?
Assimi Goïta was born in 1983-11-09, in Bamako, according to Wikidata.
Where did Assimi Goïta study?
Assimi Goïta studied at Prytanée militaire de Kati, Combined Arms Military School in Koulikoro, according to Wikidata.
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Others in the government of Mali
- Abdoulaye Maïga Head of government
- Jean-Claude Kassi BROU Central Bank Governor
- Malick Diaw Speaker of the National Transitional Council
Sources: Journal officiel de la République du Mali (Secrétariat Général du Gouvernement) (retrieved 11 Oct 2026); Journal officiel de la Republique du Mali (retrieved 23 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Assimi Goïta. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/people/assimi-goita-mali