Prime Minister of Mali, Moussa Mara has resigned after just eight months in the saddle. He was said to have resigned under pressure from the President of the strife-torn west African nation.
The President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has named Modibo Keita to replace Mara.
Modibo Keita has been leading peace negotiations with rebel groups, and was appointed in accordance to a presidential decree.
A source close to Mara said that “he wanted to carry on, but it’s not him who decides.
“The president wanted to change the prime minister, so the premier (Mara) issued his resignation to the President.”
Modibo Keita had been appointed as the President’s representative in peace talks that began in July, bringing together the government and jihadist rebels based in Northern Mali.
The peace talks appear to be heading towards an accord this month, although there has been an upsurge in jihadist attacks in recent weeks. [myad]
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