Mali’s Constitutional Court has rejected a legal request to remove Transitional President Colonel Assimi Goïta from office, stating it lacks the authority to rule on the matter. The petition, filed by Malian citizen Saïdou “Cheickna” Diallo, accused Goïta of “high treason” for allegedly violating his oath of office and sought his impeachment under Article 73 of the 2023 Constitution.
In its ruling dated June 18, 2025, and published this week in the Official Journal, the court emphasized that it was not constitutionally empowered to hear such a case. The decision effectively shuts down the impeachment effort and underscores the limits of legal recourse against transitional authorities under Mali’s current political framework.
The case reflects rising political tensions in Mali, where civil society groups have criticized delays in the transition to civilian rule following the 2021 military coup. Critics argue that Goïta’s administration has failed to meet deadlines outlined in the transition charter, despite assurances from the military-led government. Legal analysts note that the ruling highlights the ambiguity in Mali’s evolving constitutional order and the lack of institutional mechanisms for holding transitional leaders accountable.
