Mali PM Moussa Mara & government resign

The Prime Minister of Mali, Moussa Mara, has resigned, according to the office of the president. He is the second politician to step down from the position in less than a year, with Oumar Ly Tatam resigning in April 2014. Mara lasted one month longer in office than his predecessor, who was in office a mere eight months. Both resigned serving under President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta – also known as IBK. Former head of government Modibo Keita has been appointed as a replacement. With Mara’s resignation, the whole government also resigns.