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Military Chief Set to Lead Mali Amid Political Turmoil

5/1/2025

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Mali's military chief, Gen. Assimi Goïta, is poised to assume the presidency for five years after a national conference suggested disbanding political parties. This controversial decision, rejected by opposition factions, deepens fears for Mali's democracy amid ongoing turmoil and violence from jihadist groups following two recent coups.

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Mali's military chief, Gen. Assimi Goïta, is poised to assume the presidency for five years after a national conference suggested disbanding political parties. This controversial decision, rejected by opposition factions, deepens fears for Mali's democracy amid ongoing turmoil and violence from jihadist groups following two recent coups.