Like ECOWAS, the Peace and Security Council of the African Union has called again for the Malian transition to be led by a civilian. For a “rapid transition led by a civilian” and a “return to constitutional order”. This is the appeal launched Thursday by the AU Peace and Security Council at the end of a video meeting. On August 19, the AU had suspended Mali from the organization in the aftermath of the coup d’état. It therefore maintained its line and followed the lead of ECOWAS: yes to an 18-month transition, but no to a military president.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 18, 2020 11:15 UTC