Mali: Goïta inaugurates the HQ of special forces and activates their new command

On September 15, 2026, General Assimi Goïta inaugurated a new headquarters for Malian special forces in Sénou, near Bamako. This 15-hectare complex includes command, training, and accommodation facilities, along with a new Special Operations Command (COS) that brings together several units. This initiative is part of a broader reform of Mali's defense aimed at improving the coordination of special operations and strengthening the country's military capabilities.