The move clears the way for Assimi Goita to lead Mali until at least 2030, despite pledge to return to civilian rule.
Mali’s military authorities have granted coup leader Assimi Goita a five-year presidential mandate, renewable indefinitely without elections, despite prior promises to restore civilian rule by March 2024. Critics express concern over reduced political freedoms and the military’s consolidation of power amid escalating violence from armed groups.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goita, has been given a long time to be the president, even though he promised to let regular people choose their leader again.
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