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According to the constitution, the President of the National Assembly was to assume the Presidency of the Republic in the event of a vacancy, and a new presidential election was to be held within 60 days.

Somparé requested that the President of the Supreme Court, Lamine Sidimé, declare a vacancy in the Presidency and apply the constitution.

Prime Minister Souaré and Diarra Camara, the head of the army, stood alongside Somparé during his announcement.

The government declared 40 days of national mourning and Camara called on soldiers to remain calm.