Mali’s prime minister, Choguel Maïga, ‘ordered to rest’ by doctor

Politician's office says move comes after intense exertion', while adviser denies reports of a stroke

The prime minister of Mali, Choguel Maiga, has been ordered by his doctor to rest after months of intense exertion, his office said on Saturday, while an adviser denied media reports that he had been hospitalised after having a stroke.

After 14 months of working without a break, the prime minister, head of government, Choguel Kokalla Maiga was placed on forced rest by his doctor," his office said on its Facebook page. He will resume his activities next week, God willing."