List of heads of state of Mali facts for kids

Quick facts for kids President of the Republic of Mali
Emblem of Mali
Incumbent Assimi Goïta (Interim) since 24 May 2021
Residence	Koulouba Palace, Bamako
Term length	Five years, renewable once
Constituting instrument	Constitution of Mali
Precursor	Colonial governor of Mali
Formation	20 June 1960; 65 years ago (1960-06-20)
First holder	Modibo Keïta
Succession	Line of succession
Deputy	Vice President (formerly)
Salary	68,900 USD annually
Website	Koulouba

This article is about the leaders of Mali since it became an independent country in 1960. A head of state is the top leader of a country. Mali gained its independence from France in 1960.

So far, seven different people have served as Mali's head of state. This number does not include three people who were acting presidents for a short time. Two leaders, Amadou Toumani Touré and Assimi Goïta, have held the position more than once.

The current interim president of Mali is Assimi Goïta. He took power for a second time on May 24, 2021. He became president after the previous interim president, Bah Ndaw, was removed from office. This happened during the 2021 coup. Since then, he has been officially named the interim president of Mali.

After a vote in 2023, Mali changed its government system. It moved from a semi-presidential system to a full presidential system. This means the president is now both the head of state and the head of government. The president also sets the government's main policies.

How Long Can a President Serve?

As of 2021, the Constitution of Mali says a president can serve for two terms. Each term lasts five years. No president has reached this two-term limit yet.

Who Takes Over if the President Can't Serve?

If the president is temporarily away, the Prime Minister takes over their duties. This is stated in Article 53 of Mali's Constitution.

If the president leaves office permanently, for example, due to resignation or death, the President of the National Assembly steps in. They serve as acting president for 90 to 120 days. During this time, a new president is elected.

Different Titles for Mali's Leaders

Mali's top leader has had different titles over the years:

• 1960–1965: Head of State
• 1965–1968: President of the Republic
• 1968–1969: Chairman of the Military Committee for National Liberation
• 1969–1979: Head of State
• 1979–1991: President of the Republic
• 1991          : Chairman of the National Reconciliation Council
• 1991–1992: Chairman of the Transitional Committee for the Salvation of the People
• 1992–2012: President of the Republic
• 2012          : Chairman of the National Committee for the Restoration of Democracy and State
• 2012–2020: President of the Republic
• 2020          : Chairman of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People
• 2020–present: President of the Transition

List of Mali's Presidents

Here is a list of the people who have led Mali since its independence.

Political parties

     Sudanese Union – African Democratic Rally (US–RDA)      Democratic Union of the Malian People (UDPM)      Alliance for Democracy in Mali – Pan-African Party for Liberty, Solidarity and Justice (ADEMA–PASJ)      Rally for Mali (RPM)

Other groups

     Military      Independent

Status

     Acting President

No.	Picture	Name (Born–Died)	Elected	Time in Office			Political Party		Prime Minister(s)
				Started	Ended	How long
1		Modibo Keïta (1915–1977)	1960 1964	20 June 1960	19 November 1968 (Removed from power)	8 years, 152 days		US–RDA	Himself
2		Moussa Traoré (1936–2020)	1974 1979 1985	19 November 1968	26 March 1991 (Removed from power)	22 years, 127 days		Military / UDPM	Diakité Dembelé
–		Amadou Toumani Touré (1948–2020)	—	26 March 1991	8 June 1992	1 year, 74 days		Military	Sacko
3		Alpha Oumar Konaré (born 1946)	1992 1997	8 June 1992	8 June 2002	10 years		ADEMA–PASJ	Sacko Touré Sow I. B. Keïta Mandé Sidibé Keita
4		Amadou Toumani Touré (1948–2020)	2002 2007	8 June 2002	22 March 2012 (Removed from power)	9 years, 288 days		Independent	Hamani O. I. Maïga Modibo Sidibé C. M. K. Sidibé
–		Amadou Sanogo (born 1972/73)	—	22 March 2012	12 April 2012	21 days		Military	Position vacant
–		Dioncounda Traoré (born 1942)	—	12 April 2012	4 September 2013	1 year, 145 days		ADEMA–PASJ	Diarra Sissoko
5		Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta (1945–2022)	2013 2018	4 September 2013	18 August 2020 (Removed from power)	6 years, 349 days		RPM	Sissoko Ly Mara Keita A. I. Maïga S. B. Maïga Cissé
–		Assimi Goïta (born 1983)	—	18 August 2020	25 September 2020	38 days		Military	Position vacant
–		Bah Ndaw (born 1950)	—	25 September 2020	24 May 2021 (Removed from power)	241 days		Independent	Ouane
–		Assimi Goïta (born 1983)	—	24 May 2021	Incumbent	4 years, 68 days		Military	C. K. Maïga A. Maïga

Timeline of Mali's Leaders

More About Mali's Government

• Politics of Mali
• List of prime ministers of Mali