Mali’s Prime Minister Cheik Modibo Diarra early on today decided to resign himself and his government, following order of Soldiers who led ex-coup leader Amadou Sanogo.
Depressed with recent volatile political situation, the 60-year-old Diarra addressed the nation through a brief speech given at the premises of, and aired on national television, while giving no reason for his resignation decision.
“Our country is living through a period of crisis. Men and women who are worried about the future of our nation are hoping for peace, Diarra said, as per source, adding,
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