Mali’s junta chief grants himself indefinite presidential term amid political crackdown

Mali’s junta chief grants himself indefinite presidential term amid political crackdown

Mali’s junta chief has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without election, in a law made public Thursday

Colonel Assimi Goita (C), President of CNSP (National Committee for the Salvation of People) addresses the press during the ceremony of the 60th anniversary of Mali’s independence in Bamako, on September 22, 2020. AFP File