Cheick Modibo Diarra was a former NASA scientist whom took over in April after the government was turned over to the citizens. He resigned on state television.
Further Reading:
-http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20674573
-http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-11/mali-prime-minister-resigns-dissolves-government-after-arrest
Further Reading:
-http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-20674573
-http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-12-11/mali-prime-minister-resigns-dissolves-government-after-arrest