 Mali's Colonel Asimi Goithe, following his second coup in nine months, will be sworn into office today as transitional president, despite international condemnation of the power grab. And while Goithe is not known for being a great talker, the 37-year-old officers' investiture speech will be closely followed, following international pressure the government installed after Goithe's first coup last August pledged to reform the constitution by October and state elections in February next year. Western diplomats will be listening carefully for confirmation that this is still the timetable in a country whose stability is crucial for the wider region. Use updates.