In a significant political maneuver, Mali's ruling junta has appointed Col. Abdoulaye Maiga as the new prime minister after dismissing his civilian predecessor, Choguel Maiga, who had publicly criticized the junta's handling of the transition to democracy. The decision follows an outcry over the junta's secrecy surrounding the indefinite postponement of presidential elections, which was initially slated for February. Choguel Maiga, who had held the prime ministerial position since 2021, cited the junta's failure to meet its promised deadlines for reinstating democratic governance. The announcement was made during a state television broadcast where Colonel Maiga affirmed that key ministries would retain their current leadership, which includes influential figures like Defense Minister Sadio Camara. Colonel Maiga's appointment raises questions about the direction of Mali's political future, particularly regarding the postponed elections and whether the junta leader, Gen. Assimi Goita, intends to participate in the upcoming electoral process. As the populace watches closely, the implications of this military-led administration remain deeply uncertain.
Mali’s Junta Appoints Military Spokesman as New Prime Minister
Mali’s Junta Appoints Military Spokesman as New Prime Minister
The political landscape in Mali shifts as the junta replaces the civilian PM following criticism of its governance and delayed elections.
Mali’s Junta Appoints Military Spokesman as New Prime Minister
The political landscape in Mali shifts as the junta replaces the civilian PM following criticism of its governance and delayed elections.
In a significant political maneuver, Mali's ruling junta has appointed Col. Abdoulaye Maiga as the new prime minister after dismissing his civilian predecessor, Choguel Maiga, who had publicly criticized the junta's handling of the transition to democracy. The decision follows an outcry over the junta's secrecy surrounding the indefinite postponement of presidential elections, which was initially slated for February. Choguel Maiga, who had held the prime ministerial position since 2021, cited the junta's failure to meet its promised deadlines for reinstating democratic governance. The announcement was made during a state television broadcast where Colonel Maiga affirmed that key ministries would retain their current leadership, which includes influential figures like Defense Minister Sadio Camara. Colonel Maiga's appointment raises questions about the direction of Mali's political future, particularly regarding the postponed elections and whether the junta leader, Gen. Assimi Goita, intends to participate in the upcoming electoral process. As the populace watches closely, the implications of this military-led administration remain deeply uncertain.
The political landscape in Mali shifts as the junta replaces the civilian PM following criticism of its governance and delayed elections.
In a significant political maneuver, Mali's ruling junta has appointed Col. Abdoulaye Maiga as the new prime minister after dismissing his civilian predecessor, Choguel Maiga, who had publicly criticized the junta's handling of the transition to democracy. The decision follows an outcry over the junta's secrecy surrounding the indefinite postponement of presidential elections, which was initially slated for February. Choguel Maiga, who had held the prime ministerial position since 2021, cited the junta's failure to meet its promised deadlines for reinstating democratic governance. The announcement was made during a state television broadcast where Colonel Maiga affirmed that key ministries would retain their current leadership, which includes influential figures like Defense Minister Sadio Camara. Colonel Maiga's appointment raises questions about the direction of Mali's political future, particularly regarding the postponed elections and whether the junta leader, Gen. Assimi Goita, intends to participate in the upcoming electoral process. As the populace watches closely, the implications of this military-led administration remain deeply uncertain.
