Mali Junta Dismisses PM Maiga, Appoints General Abdoulaye Maiga
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Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga has been dismissed after criticizing the ruling junta for failing to organize elections within the promised 24-month transition period. The military rulers, who took power in coups in 2020 and 2021, postponed the elections indefinitely, citing technical reasons. Maiga, who was unaware of the decision until it was reported in the media, expressed his discontent, leading to tensions with the junta. His successor will need to form a new government in consultation with interim President Assimi Goïta.
- Mali’s PM fired after criticizing prolonged junta rule, state TV says CNN
- Mali junta chief Assimi Goita fires PM Choguel Kokalla Maïga and government BBC.com
- Mali junta sacks Prime Minister Maiga and his government FRANCE 24 English
- Mali PM dismissed after criticising military rule Vanguard
- Mali Junta Names General Abdoulaye Maiga As New PM: Official Barron's
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