VOICED: Mali tiene nuevo presidente

Dioncunda Traoré was appointed as the interim president of Mali, marking the start of a transitional period following the withdrawal of the military junta. The main focus of the transitional authorities is to resolve the crisis in northern Mali, which is occupied by Tuareg rebels and armed Islamist groups. Traoré called for peace and urged rebels to engage in dialogue and cease hostilities. He plans to appoint a prime minister to form a national unity government. The new president has strong public support, especially from the youth, and a meeting in Burkina Faso will define the transition's modality.

Who was appointed as the interim president of Mali?

• Dioncunda Traoré

• Amadou Toumani Touré

• Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta

• Blaise Compaoré

What is the main priority for the transitional authorities in Mali?

• Resolving the crisis in the north

• Building new infrastructure

• Expanding trade relations

• Improving education

What does Traoré urge the rebels to do?

• Join the military

• Return to dialogue

• Continue their fight

• Seek international support

What is Traoré's plan for forming a government?

• Forming a coalition with neighboring countries

• Relying solely on military support

• Holding immediate elections

• Appointing a prime minister with full powers

Where will the transition modality be defined?

• In the European Union offices

• In the United Nations headquarters

• In Burkina Faso

• In Mali's capital, Bamako