Mali’s ruling junta has lifted the suspension on political party activities, reinstating their participation that was paused in April, as announced on Wednesday, July 10.
The decision to revoke the suspension was made by the council of ministers, led by military figures who seized power in a 2020 coup.
Colonel Assimi Goita, the head of the military government, cited concerns of “sterile discussions” and “subversive” actions by political parties as reasons for the initial suspension, which posed a threat to ongoing national dialogues about Mali’s political future.
Previously, political parties protested the junta’s extension of their rule beyond a March 2024 deadline, leading to a boycott of the government-led dialogue. During the discussion, supporters recommended extending military rule for two to five years and allowing the head of the junta to run in future elections.