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The military kept the strategic portfolios it controlled during the previous administration in the reshuffle.
But two coup leaders ex-defence minister Sadio Camara and ex-security minister Colonel Modibo Kone were replaced.
In this file photo taken on November 17, 2020 Malian Prime Minister Moctar Ouane (L) and Vice President Assimi Goita (R) attend the funeral of former President of Mali Amadou Toumani Toure in Bamako. PHOTO: MICHELE CATTANI / AFP
Coup leaders and army officers have wielded significant influence over the government, casting doubts on a pledge to hold elections by early next year.
The reshuffle came at a time of growing political challenges in the capital Bamako and pressure to stick to the deadline for promised reforms.
Malian officers upset with a government reshuffle have detained the president and prime minister at an army camp outside the capital, triggering broad international condemnation and demands for their immediate release.
European Union leaders on Tuesday (24 May) condemned the “kidnapping” of Mali’s civilian leadership and warned of potential sanctions against those responsible.
“What happened was grave and serious and we are ready to consider necessary measures,” European Council President Charles Michel told reporters after a summit of the 27 national leaders.
Earlier, the west African country was plunged once again into political crisis when soldiers detained President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane.
Coup: Mali s Military Detains President, Prime Minister And Defence Minister, UN Kicks
The United Nations mission in Mali on Monday called for the President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Mocter Quane s immediate and unconditional release .
by Saharareporters, New York
May 25, 2021
Mali’s military has detained the President, prime minister and defense minister of the Interim government.
The United Nations mission in Mali on Monday called for the President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Mocter Quane s immediate and unconditional release .
The MINUSMA mission said on Twitter that those who hold the leaders will have to answer for their actions.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for calm and for Mali s civilian leaders to be released.
Malian officers upset with a government reshuffle have detained the president and prime minister at an army camp outside the capital, triggering broad international condemnation and demands for their immediate release.