BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s former coup leader Assimi Goita has fired the president and prime minister of the transitional government in an unprecedented move. But Goita, who has served as vice president, is promising to still hold new elections next year. The move came a day after the two leaders were arrested by the military following their announcement of a cabinet reshuffle. Goita said the president and prime minister had acted without consulting him.
Mali’s coup leader wrests back control of the government
