Military commanders announced the formation of a new state council and its leader, General Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz (one of the four fired generals), on state radio and television stations. 
Makamanda wa jeshi walitangaza kuundwa kwa Baraza jipya la taifa na kiongozi wake, Jenerali Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz (mmoja kati ya majenerali wanne wa jeshi waliotimuliwa), kwenye radio na vituo vya televisheni vya serikali.