It follows rare criticism by Maïga of the junta's lack of clarity about a once-promised return to democracy. A decree read on state television by junta leader Col Assimi Goïta said the duties of the prime minister and the members of the government were "terminated".

Mali’s civilian Prime Minister, Choguel Kokalla Maiga was on Wednesday sacked over his criticism of the military rulers.

Mali's military leader Assimi Goïta appointed Major General Abdoulaye Maïga as the country's new prime minister on Thursday, after dismissing his predecessor Choguel Kokalla Maïga. The secretary general of the presidential office,

This file photo taken on Oct. 31, 2024 shows Abdoulaye Maiga in Bamako, Mali. The Malian government on Thursday appointed Abdoulaye Maiga as prime minister to replace Choguel Kokalla Maiga, according to a decree issued by President Assimi Goita. (Photo by Habib Kouyate/Xinhua)

Mali’s junta appointed General Abdoulaye Maiga as the new prime minister, just a day after dismissing civilian leader Choguel Kokalla Maiga following his criticism of the military

Mali's military junta leader Colonel Assimi Goita fired Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and his government on Wednesday. A few days previously, Maiga, who was appointed by the military in 2021, had publicly condemned the lack of clarity regarding the country's promised transition to civilian rule.

Mali's junta chief on Wednesday sacked civilian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and the government, days after Maiga issued a rare criticism of the military rulers.

The ruling junta of Mali appointed its spokesman as the country’s new prime minister on Thursday, after his civilian predecessor was fired for criticizing the administration. The spokesman, Col. Abdoulaye Maiga,

Mali's military junta has appointed General Abdoulaye Maïga as Prime Minister to replace Choguel Kokalla Maïga, who was sacked after criticizing the vagueness of the military's departure date. General Maïga was until then government spokesman.