The Malian junta for the first time officially stated, at a news conference Wednesday, that it was in favor of a military-led transition. West African leaders gave the junta a one-week ultimatum to appoint a civilian as a leader for Mali. The college composed of civilians responsible for appointing the President and the Prime Minister of the transition is almost already appointed by the same junta. Sanctions against Mali are increasingly being felt, notably on financial transactions, the junta spokesman acknowledged at the press conference. Meanwhile, the FIDH and the AMDH (Malian Association for the Defense of Human Rights) say they are worried “about the military’s attempts to keep power” in Mali.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 17, 2020 12:22 UTC