Mali's transitional parliament, known as the National Transition Council (CNT), has granted General Assimi Goïta, the leader of the military junta, a renewable five-year presidential mandate without the need for elections. This decision, formalized through a revision of the transitional charter, allows Goïta to remain in power indefinitely, with the mandate renewable "as many times as necessary" until the security situation in Mali stabilizes. The move marks a departure from earlier promises of democratic transition following Goïta's seizure of power five years ago. The legislative body, appointed by the military, has effectively extended Goïta's rule without electoral process, signaling a consolidation of military authority in the country.