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Mali’s Junta Leader Signals Intent for Elections to End Military Rule

Saddam Yusuf Saleh
By Saddam Yusuf Saleh
Published: November 28, 2024
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Mali’s ruling junta, led by General Assimi Goita, has signaled preparations for elections that could mark a transition to civilian rule, though no timeline has been set.

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Background of Junta Rule and Delayed ElectionsPotential for Goita’s Presidential BidBroader Context of Mali’s Crises

The announcement was made during a council of ministers meeting on Wednesday, as recorded in an official statement.

Goita called on the government to “create the necessary conditions for the organisation of transparent and peaceful elections,” a rare acknowledgment of a potential end to military rule.

The junta has largely avoided discussing the return to civilian governance since taking power in consecutive coups in 2020 and 2021.

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The statement referred to elections that would “put an end to the transition,” a term the junta uses to describe its current efforts to stabilize the country amid ongoing crises.

Background of Junta Rule and Delayed Elections

Initially, under international pressure, the military committed to transferring power to civilian leadership by March 2024 through presidential elections. However, the junta later reneged on this deadline and has yet to announce a new timeline.

Recent political moves have raised doubts about the military’s willingness to relinquish power. Last week, Mali’s civilian prime minister was dismissed after criticizing the junta, further consolidating the army’s hold on the government.

Potential for Goita’s Presidential Bid

If presidential elections are held, speculation is mounting that General Goita may run for office despite earlier assurances by the junta that military leaders would not seek political power. Such a move would signal a significant shift in the junta’s stance and could shape Mali’s political future.

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Broader Context of Mali’s Crises

Since 2012, Mali has been mired in a political and security crisis fueled by jihadist insurgencies, separatist movements, and instability in its northern regions. The military’s rise to power has coincided with a strategic pivot away from France, its former colonial ruler, towards closer ties with Russia.

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