Mali’s prime minister, government resigns over growing insecurity

Mali’s prime minister has resigned after pressure over growing insecurity in the West African nation including a recent massacre. The president’s office announced Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga’s resignation late Thursday and said a new government will be set up after consultation with « all political forces. »Mali’s government has faced criticism amid deadly attacks in the central part of the country as wary communities accuse residents of supporting extremist groups.