Mali strongman adopts electoral law, key to civilian rule


Mali transitional President Colonel Assimi Goita is expected to forward a roadmap to civilian rule to Ecowas in the coming days. – EPA pic, June 25, 2022.

MALI’S strongman ruler yesterday signed into law election legislation adopted by parliament a week ago, paving the way for polls and a return of civilian rule, according to a presidential decree.

The text, which leaves the door open to junta members seeking election, was adopted on June 17 by the National Transitional Council, the legislative body set up by Mali’s ruling military junta, led by Col Assimi Goita.


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