Choguel Kokalla Maïga has been dismissed from his position as Mali’s Prime Minister following criticism directed at the military government. His removal raises questions about the upcoming elections originally scheduled for spring 2024, now postponed indefinitely. Analysts suggest that Maïga’s dismissal may have been a strategic move to position himself for future electoral candidacy. The military junta, which took power in a coup three and a half years ago, has consolidated its grip on key government roles, effectively sidelining any remaining civilian figures.