Mali's military leaders, the CNSP, have circulated the outcome of the consultations they have held for the past couple of days in Bamako. Some additional thoughts: https://twitter.com/tweetsintheME/status/1304394660459229184

The document is a bit rough around the edges. There are some inconsistencies, some elements clearly added without much relevance to the rest of the document. But some strong points, too.

First, it is quite uncompromising. It rejects some of ECOWAS demands, for instance: the transition is planned for 2 years, and the military will play a central role in it, with key roles reserved to military individuals.

It is also ambitious - both on the security side of things, but also on governance. It seems to reaffirm the desire to fight corruption, and to set the base for large ranging governance reforms

The document also tries to incorporate some ideas pushed by some key constituencies. Some (vague) mentions of gender representation, and a reaffirmed role for customary identities (although nothing new is announced on either of these points)

What is striking is the unclear balance between inclusivity (political parties and various voices will be represented) and concentration of decision making powers.

The military retains a prominent role. Regional voices are not represented. And beyond the constitutional court, there are very few 'contre pouvoirs' ..