Malian Prime Minister sacked following comments
Malian PM Choguel Kokalla Maïga was sacked on November 20th, according to Africa news and agencies. Alfouseyni Diawara read the 3-article degree signed by the president of the transition Gel Assimi Goïta.
Maïga was appointed by the military back in 2021 following a military coup. The country also faced a military coup in 2020.
The PM had publicly criticised the ruling military junta on November 16th in an event marking the re-capture of Kidal this month last year. He voiced his frustration over his exclusion from key decision making, especially regarding the timeline for Mali’s political transition.
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The junta had promised elections this February, but postponed the vote indefinitely for technical reasons.
Maïga last wek said there had been no debate on the postponement of elections within the government and that he first was made aware if the junta’s decision from the media.
“It’s all happening in total secrecy, without the prime minister’s knowledge,” Maiga told reporters on 16th.
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His comments led to tensions with the junta, causing it to postpone a ministerial council meeting planned for November 20th, a source close to Maïga told Reuters.
A section of Mali’s military, known as the collective of military defense, or CDM, had accused the PM of “treason” and “denunciation” following his criticism of the junta.
Africa News, Anadolu Agency, CNN
