The battle of Kidal, a triumph for Mali’s Assimi Goïta

“Glory to the Malian army! Long live the five colonels!”: On 14 November, Colonel Assimi Goïta’s supporters thronged Bamako’s Independence Square following the announcement that the Malian Armed Forces had taken the key rebel city of Kidal. There's more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and editors report from over 54 African countries, from Cape Town to Cairo, from Abidjan to Abuja to Addis Ababa. Subscribe Now cancel anytime Already a a subscriber Sign In