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.

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

Prime Minister Maiga had criticized the junta for indefinitely postponing the country's return to civilian rule. The military has been in charge in Mali since 2020 following back-to-back coups.

BAMKARO: Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga and his government were dismissed, according to a decree issued by President Assimi Goita.

Mali’s junta leader has fired Prime Minister Choguel Maïga and the government, days after he criticized the military regime

Mali's ruling junta on Thursday appointed a new prime minister from the ranks of the military generals, a day after firing his predecessor for criticizing the military regime. The move effectively consolidates all power in the African country in the hands of military generals.

Choguel Kokalla Maïga, Prime Minister of Mali, has been dismissed following his criticism of the military rulers. The development was announced on Wednesday by the Secretary General of the presidential office,