Mali's cabinet has approved a proposal in June 2025 to extend Colonel Assimi Goïta's leadership for a renewable five-year term, reinforcing his role in ongoing reforms and regional strategies. Goïta, who took power in 2020 after leading a coup against President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, gained popularity for opposing foreign interference and promoting national sovereignty.
Under his leadership, Mali pivoted away from France and ECOWAS, joining Burkina Faso and Niger to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The alliance focused on self-reliance, security, and resisting neo-colonial influence. Goïta's military background and leadership in critical operations bolstered his position.
Critics warned of delayed civilian rule, but many Malians supported his extended mandate amid regional instability. The proposal awaited approval from the National Transitional Council.
The country's military junta has announced the dissolution of all political parties in the country. A statement said the action became necessary because the government was in the "process of reform" and that a law would be drafted to "manage political life in Mali".
The move comes after a national conference where parties reportedly granted military leader Assimi Goita, who took power
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Mali's military government has tightened its grip on the gold industry as it moved to reclaim control from foreign operators and expand local processing with Russian support. The junta stepped up its efforts to reclaim control of its lucrative gold industry, moving decisively to seize operational reins of the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex from Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold and launching construction of a new
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Mali's military leader, General Assimi Goïta, has won the backing of key political allies to be declared president for the next five years. The move mirrored similar actions by fellow military-led Alliance of Sahel States members Niger and Burkina Faso. The AES includes Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, all ruled by military governments.
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