This move comes as the military-led administration faces diminishing external support and heightened security challenges.
Since the coup in 2020 led by General Assimi Goita, Mali has been governed by a military regime. Despite the junta’s efforts, militant attacks have increased, resulting in strained relations with the West African bloc and Western allies such as the U.S. and France. This situation has also led to closer ties with Russia.
Recently, over 30 individuals were killed in an ambush in the northeast, underscoring the persistent instability.