Military Coup
Sanogo leads soldiers who seize power shortly before scheduled presidential elections.
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2012 in Mali
Explore 7 historical events and records for Mali in 2012.
Historical records for Mali in 2012
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March
April
Resignation from Presidency
Toure resigns under an ECOWAS-mediated agreement following the March military coup.
Appointment as Interim President
Traore takes office as interim president under the constitutional transition agreement.
Appointment as Transitional Prime Minister
Traore appoints Diarra to lead the transitional government.
August
Government of National Unity
Diarra forms a broader government intended to restore national unity and constitutional order.
December
Forced Resignation
Diarra resigns after soldiers arrest him and interfere with the transitional authorities.
Appointment as Transitional Prime Minister
Traore appoints Cissoko to form a new transitional government.
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