BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali's ruling junta on Thursday appointed spokesperson Abdoulaye Maiga as prime minister after firing Choguel Maiga, state television ORTM said on Thursday. Choguel Maiga recently criticised the junta's failure to organise elections within a promised 24-month transition back to democracy.

Mali’s ruling junta has appointed a new prime minister from the ranks of the military generals, a day after firing his predecessor for criticizing the military regime.

Mali's ruling junta appointed Gen. Abdoulaye Maïga as the new prime minister, solidifying military power. The appointment follows the removal of Choguel Maiga, who criticized the military for election delays.