Mali Coup Leader Granted Five-Year Term | JQJO

Mali's transitional parliament granted Gen. Assimi Goïta a five-year presidential term, renewable indefinitely, effectively extending his rule until at least 2030. This decision, unanimously approved, follows Goïta's previous promises of democratic restoration, which were not fulfilled. The move has sparked concerns about the suppression of opposition. Goïta, who seized power twice, has aligned Mali with Russia, withdrawing from the regional group ECOWAS and banning political parties amidst escalating jihadist violence.