The attack occurred during prayers at the Great Mosque in Bamako, the capital, which coincided with the Islamic Eid al-Adha.

According to Agence France-Presse, Mali’s interim president Asimi Goita was attacked by two armed men, one of whom was armed with a knife.

The attack on Tuesday took place during prayers at the Great Mosque in Bamako, the capital, which coincided with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.

According to an AFP reporter who witnessed the attack, Goita has since been taken away from the scene.

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