Moctar Ouane

Malian government official

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Moctar Ouane is a Malian diplomat who served as the interim Prime Minister of Mali from September 28, 2020, to May 24, 2021. His appointment followed a military coup in August 2020 that overthrew President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. Ouane was part of a transitional government tasked with leading Mali to new elections. However, political instability persisted, and Ouane and interim President Bah Ndaw were detained by the military in May 2021, leading to their resignations and Colonel Assimi Goïta assuming the interim presidency.12

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2020 and 2021 coups and transitional administration
N’Daw appointed Moctar Ouane, a veteran diplomat, interim prime minister, and Ouane took office on September 28. In April 2021 the transitional administration announced that a constitutional referendum would be held in October followed by elections in February 2022.
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N’Daw appointed Moctar Ouane, a veteran diplomat, interim prime minister, and Ouane took office on September 28. In April 2021 the transitional administration announced that a constitutional referendum would be held in October followed by elections in February 2022.
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