Mali's prime minister, cabinet resigns
Just months before the presidential elections, Mali's Prime Minister Abdoulaye Idrissa Maiga and his cabinet resigned on Friday.
Bamako: Just months before the presidential elections, Mali's Prime Minister Abdoulaye Idrissa Maiga and his cabinet resigned on Friday.
Also Read: Three civilians killed in attack on UN contractor in Mali
Maiga "presented to the president his resignation along with that of the members of his government," president's office said.
Also Read |
Canada: 5-year-old becomes PM for a day!
President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has reportedly accepted Maiga's decision to quit.
This comes a month after a horrific massacre of Fulani community members carried out by the Dogon ethnic group in which nearly 160 people were killed.
Also Read |
PM Modi discusses terrorism, radicalisation with Uzbekistan President
Also Read: Emmerson Mnangagwa wins Zimbabwe Presidential Elections
Maiga is vice-chairman of the ruling Rally for Mali Rally for Mali (RPM), which Keita founded. (ANI)