Before beginning this article, one may ask, what is a civilian government? Civil government is the enforcement of law and order by a state on behalf of its inhabitants (citizens), other than through military units. For a long time, Mali has suffered several crises, including insecurity through jihadist activities, social problems, health issues, and political distress. The state is also infamous for its coups in 2020 and 2021. However, it is time for the situation to change in Mali. It is time the country changes from a military-controlled government to a civilian government. This will be possible by 27th February 2022 (election day) through the help of the transitional leaders, that is the Prime Minister Choguel Maiga and the transitional President, Colonel Assimi Goita.
Effects/Results of the 2020 Malian Coup d’état
President IBK (Ibrahim Boubacar Keita) and the PM, Boubou Cisse, along with the entire cabinet. Mali also got suspended from the African Union (AU). Assimi Goita, current transitional Malian leader, declared himself the leader of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People.
Results of the 2021 Malian Coup d’état
This year’s coup resulted in the resignation of President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane. Mali’s Constitutional Court named the then Vice President Assimi Goita as the Head of State. The state also suffered a suspension from the trading bloc ECOWAS. France suspended its joint military operations and national advisory missions with the Malian military. This is also the same time when Choguel Kokalla Maiga became a PM.
The Prime Minister’s Meeting
Choguel Kokalla Maiga, Mali’s new transitional prime minister, gathered his government for the first time. The summit’s goal was to define priorities for the West African state, including improvement of security, political, and institutional changes and the staging of widely expected credible elections on 27th February 2022 to return civilians to power.
The Malian PM told his government:
“We will consider the establishment of a single independent electoral management body, universally requested by the political class and civil society. Legal proceedings following the killings and abuses against the victims of the events of July 2020 will also be started.”
What did President Assimi Goita say?
At the opening of the council of ministers, President Assimi Goita said:
“We are in a race against time. Malians are watching us and are counting on the success of this change (transition) which, for many of them, seems to be the last chance to save the country.”
What’s in for the Leadership Team?
After 10 months of minimal progress aside from establishing transitional entities, the leadership team has just over eight months to achieve significant tasks while dealing with the myriad security, social, and health difficulties that remain.
All eyes are on Mali as it plans to undergo a substantial change in its history. Indeed, a country with democracy and the freedom to do the right thing will make more progress than a state experiencing crises and coups after coups due to wrong leadership or poor governance.
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