Participants in Mali’s national dialogue has recommended extending the military-led transition to democracy by three years (2027) and allowing junta leader Assimi Goita to stand in the eventual election.
On the security front, participants in the consultations advised the authorities be open to dialogue with Islamist armed groups and engage with all Malian armed movements.
A total of 180 recommendations were reportedly formulated and adopted by the participants in the National Dialogue, including the prohibition of religious leaders, village, faction, and district leaders, and leaders of civil society organizations from engaging in political activities.
In his closing speech, the transitional president, Assimi Goita, promised to take all the necessary measures to “carefully implement and monitor the recommendations, always bearing in mind the protection of Mali’s vital interests.”
At the same time, he extended his hand to all those who had not taken part in the dialogue, inviting them to join other Malians in “building a lasting peace, an essential condition for any development.”
Peoplesmind
