Malian Junta leader Assimi Goita to continue as President Till 2030, Unelected

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Goita and the military junta initially committed to returning power to civil society by the end of 2024. But political elections have not taken place nor been announced. The law now needs to be examined by the National Transitional Council.

Assimi Goita has been president of the transitional government of Mali since 28 May 2021. But now, he is likely to continue in this role until at least 2030, without being elected by the Malian population.

Having come to power following two military coups in 2020 and 2021, Goita received political backing from key allies last month to remain in power potentially indefinitely. On Wednesday, the Malian Council of Ministers approved a law  that would see his mandate extended until at least 2030, and make it renewable.

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Crucially, Goita would continue heading the government without having been elected by voters. Goita and the military junta initially committed to returning power to civil society by the end of 2024. But political elections have not taken place nor been announced. The law now needs to be examined by the National Transitional Council.