Mali military chief granted renewable five-year presidential term | Military News

The move clears the way for Assimi Goita to lead Mali until at least 2030, despite pledge to return to civilian rule.

Mali’s military authorities have granted coup leader Assimi Goita a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without requiring an election.

The country’s transitional parliament approved the move on Thursday, clearing the way for Goita to lead Mali until at least 2030.

“This is a major step forward in the rebuilding of Mali,”…