Mali's ruling junta on Thursday appointed its spokesperson, Abdoulaye Maiga, as prime minister a day after firing Choguel Maiga who had criticised the administration, state television ORTM reported.

Mali’s ruling junta has appointed a new prime minister from the ranks of the military generals, a day after firing his predecessor for criticizing the military regime.

Mali's ruling junta appointed Gen. Abdoulaye Maïga as the new prime minister, solidifying military power. The appointment follows the removal of Choguel Maiga, who criticized the military for election delays.