The Mali junta on Thursday appointed military officer Major General Abdoulaye Maiga as the new prime minister, a day after sacking civilian premier Choguel Kokalla Maiga following his criticism of the military leadership. Abdoulaye Maiga previously served as the government’s spokesman. The West African nation, beset by jihadist and separatist violence, has been under military
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