Mali's ruling junta on Thursday appointed its spokesperson, Abdoulaye Maiga, as prime minister a day after firing Choguel Maiga who had criticised the administration, state television ORTM reported.

The ruling junta of Mali appointed its spokesman as the country’s new prime minister on Thursday, after his civilian predecessor was fired for criticizing the administration.

Mali's junta on Thursday named General Abdoulaye Maiga as the new prime minister a day after sacking civilian premier Choguel Kokalla Maiga after he criticised military leaders.General Maiga had until now served as government spokesman in the West African country,