Africa Business Radio

Mali says that it would delay a nationwide debate on reform that the army-dominated government views as a precondition for returning to civilian rule after two coups.  Mali’s interim government is facing international pressure to swiftly restore civilian rule after the military seized power in August 2020, and then deposed another civilian-led government in May. It previously said that it would set a date for elections only after holding the nationwide forum. The panel stated that it had decided to postpone due to consultations designed to guarantee inclusive participation in the forum.