Mali’s coup leader dismisses president and prime minister

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s former coup leader Assimi Goita fired the president and prime minister of the transitional government Tuesday but promises to still hold new elections next year.

The move came a day after the two leaders were arrested by the military following their announcement of a cabinet reshuffle. Goita said the president and prime minister had acted without consulting him.

Baba Ahmed , The Associated Press