Interim head of state, Assimi Goïta, announces the creation of a war school in Mali.

The aim is to provide better training for those involved in the fight against terrorism.

The President of the Transition made this statement in an 11-minute speech to the nation Tuesday evening on the eve of Independence Day anniversary.

This Wednesday, Mali celebrates the 61st anniversary of its independence.

Colonel Goïta also emphasized the relentlessness of the anti-corruption operations initiated by the transitional regime.

Here is an excerpt from Assimi Goïta's address.