Colonel Assimi Goita promotes himself to army general, consolidating military control in Mali.

Colonel Assimi Goita, leader of Mali's military junta since 2020, has promoted himself to army general, signaling his intent to maintain military control instead of transitioning to civilian rule. Five other colonels were also promoted to four-star generals. The announcement, made by the Council of Ministers, underscores the junta's consolidation of power, with no date set for a presidential election in the country.