Tag: Mali
Mali coup leaders suggest ‘transitional president’
Coup leaders in Mali say a transitional president will be appointed, drawn from either the civilian population or the military.…
Mali coup: Military promises elections after ousting president
Soldiers who ousted Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta say they plan to set up a civilian transitional government and hold…
Mali’s military junta closes borders and imposes curfew
Mali's military leaders have ordered the closure of all border crossings and imposed a night-time curfew, according to an announcement…
Mali’s president resigns and dissolves parliament
Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has resigned, after being detained by soldiers on Tuesday, state TV reports. In a televised…
Soldiers arrest Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta
Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has been arrested by mutinying soldiers, a government spokesman has confirmed to the BBC. Prime…
Ecowas demands release of Mali opposition leader Soumaila Cissé
West African presidents have demanded the release of one of Mali’s opposition leaders, Soumaila Cissé. He was kidnapped by an…