Mali Junta Dissolves All Political Parties | JQJO

Mali's military junta, led by Assimi Goïta, has dissolved all political parties, escalating its crackdown on dissent. This follows a national conference recommending Goïta's presidency until 2030 and the recent abduction of opposition leaders. The decree, which prohibits political party meetings, has been condemned by opposition figures and human rights groups. The junta, which seized power in 2020 and 2021, has pledged to stay in power for at least five more years despite previous commitments to elections. The move is seen by analysts as an attempt to break with the old elite and consolidate power, further isolating Mali from regional bodies like Ecowas.