Mali military leader granted five-year term in power

Mali’s military leader, Gen Assimi Goïta, has been granted a renewable five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, allowing him to potentially lead until 2030 despite prior promises for a return to democracy. This move, approved unanimously by the National Transitional Council, raises concerns about increased repression of dissent amid ongoing jihadist violence in the region.

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Mali’s military leader, Gen Assimi Goïta, has been given a new job as president for five years, which can keep going without elections, even though he promised to let people vote again.

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