After five years in power, Mali’s military junta have broken their promise not to stay in power long.
August 18th marks five years since the military overthrow of Mali’s democratic government. One month later, transitional president Bah N’Daw took office but he was soon ousted and replaced by General Assimi Goita.
Coup leaders initially promised an 18-month transition but five years on, they’re still there – with no prospect of elections.
Goita has also cut ties with the political and economic union of West African States, ECOWAS. Instead he helped establish the Alliance of Sahel States, alongside Niger and Burkina Faso who are also ruled by juntas.