Mali junta appoints general to replace sacked civilian PM
General Maiga had until now served as government spokesman in the West African country, which is plagued by jihadist and separatist violence and has been led by the military since back-to-back coups in 2020 and 2021.
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Mali's new prime minister, Gen. Abdoulaye Maiga, had until now served as government spokesman. (AFP)
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BAMAKO - Mali's junta on Thursday named General Abdoulaye Maiga as the new prime minister a day after sacking civilian premier, Choguel Kokalla Maiga, after he