One of the key figures behind the August coup in Mali has been chosen for a top post despite concern over the military's continued influence in the country.
Colonel Malick Diaw was unanimously elected to lead the interim legislative body, the National Transition Council.
This is supposed to play a crucial role in the transition to civilian rule within 18 months.
One of the country's main opposition groups is boycotting the body.
The opposition group, known as the June 5 Movement, organised massive street protests against the man who was ousted from power, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.
But it says it will not serve as a "stooge for a disguised military regime", reports the AFP news agency.
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