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While François Hollande was briefing the U.S Vice President Joe Biden on the current situation in Mali during a luncheon, the Malian Minister of foreign Affairs Tieman Coulibaly, was speaking to a group of students and analysts and french meida … read more »
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On 21 December the UN Security Council approved sending an African-led intervention force to help Mali’s army reconquer the north of the country from Islamist militants. With ECOWAS and the army warily preparing an offensive, the country is now split. by … read more »
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The UN Security Council’s approval of armed intervention into Mali risks worsening the human rights and humanitarian crisis in the north, Amnesty International said today. The Council voted unanimously on Thursday to approve an African-led force with “use all necessary … read more »
By Ramzy Baroud, The chances of a political solution are all but completely dissipated and the growing chaos will likely benefit interventionist states like France and the US. ‘Many of us may not be able to point to Mali on … read more »
France is insisting on ‘rapid’ military intervention in Mali. Its unmanned drones have reportedly been scouring the desert of the troubled West African nation – although it claims that the drones are seeking the whereabouts of six French hostages believed … read more »
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The growing crisis in Mali needs prompt international action to both support the restoration of civilian rule, as well as to launch effective action against the radical Islamists who have seized control of the northern half of the state. The … read more »
Mark Leon Goldberg Ed note. This is a special guest post by Michael Boyce of Refugees International The Islamist insurgency taking place in northern Mali is one of the main drivers of recent displacement in that country. So far, roughly 400,000 … read more »
By Soumaila T. Diarra, IPS Bamako — West African heads of state have restated their determination that no member of Mali’s transitional government will be allowed to stand in the country’s next presidential election. Their statement has fed a growing … read more »
Analysis Addis Abeba — Mali has until recently been regarded as one of the most politically stable countries in West Africa. However, since the fall of the former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi last year and the coup d’état on 22 … read more »
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Bamako – An army officer and a religious leader have been arrested by armed men in Bamako as part of an investigation into an attempted counter coup, family members said on Saturday. “We have not heard any news. We are … read more »
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Bamako: A month after handing power to civilians, Mali’s ex-junta is resisting a return to barracks, threatening to disrupt a transition to democratic rule in Bamako while Islamists retain a firm hold on the north. The group of low-ranking soldiers … read more »
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Algeria have asked FIFA to move their upcoming World Cup qualifier in Mali to a neutral venue because of the security situation in the west African country. Algeria are due to play in Bamako on June 9 in a Group … read more »
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Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today issued the following statement: “Canada is deeply concerned by reports of violence in Mali’s capital of Bamako that has claimed several lives and left more persons injured. “We call on all Malians to respect … read more »
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Gunfire erupted Wednesday in Mali’s capital, Bamako, as troops who toppled the country’s president search for those responsible for an attempted counter-coup earlier this week. Junta troops on Wednesday emptied buildings across the city as they looked for fighters loyal … read more »
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A prominent politician in Mali has called on elements of the military to unite and focus on the needs of the country, after rebel troops who toppled Mali’s democratically elected president in March defeated a counter-coup attempt. Niankoro Yeah Samake, … read more »
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Soldiers from Mali’s ruling junta have overrun the main presidential guard barracks in the capital Bamako, which has been the scene of heavy fighting. It has dealt a serious blow to troops loyal to the ousted government, who have been … read more »
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Mali’s military leaders say they are still in control of the capital, Bamako, after an attempted counter-coup by forces loyal to ousted President Amadou Toumani Toure. The secretary to Captain Amadou Sanogo, leader of the March 22 coup, told VOA … read more »
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BAMAKO — Mali’s police announced a wave of arrests overnight after officers seized containerloads of weapons, as the country’s new prime minister considered Thursday who should form his transitional government. Television footage showed assault rifles and ammunition clips as Colonel … read more »
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Mali’s former president Amadou Toumani Toure, who has not been seen he was ousted in a military coup, is being sheltered at Senegal’s embassy in Bamako. Senegalese President Macky Sall told reporters while visiting Paris on Wednesday that Mr. Toure … read more »
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A labour activist turned political grandee, Mali’s Dioncounda Traore will be sworn in as interim president on Thursday with the job of pulling his West African country back from the brink of collapse. As speaker of national parliament, he inherits … read more »
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Mali’s new interim president took office Thursday, returning the country to constitutional rule three weeks after mutinous soldiers overthrew the nation’s democratically elected leader in a coup. Dioncounda Traore, who heads the country’s national assembly, is to serve … read more »
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Bamako – An interim leader was to take over from Mali’s junta on Thursday and head a transition government that must claw back control of half the country from the hands of Islamists and Tuareg rebels. Dioncounda Traore, the legislative … read more »
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Bamako – Mali’s parliament speaker will be sworn in as interim president on Thursday, ending a brief period of military rule that saw Tuareg rebels and Islamists seize half of the west African country. The Constitutional Court formally approved the … read more »
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Bamako – Mali’s parliament speaker will be sworn in as interim president on Thursday, ending a brief period of military rule that saw Tuareg rebels and Islamists seize half of the west African country. The Constitutional Court formally approved the … read more »
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The head of Mali’s military junta made clear on Monday that he would have a powerful say over how the country is run in the weeks ahead, and does not want foreign forces helping reclaim the country’s north from separatist … read more »
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The Economic Community of West African States has lifted sanctions against Mali, saying it is convinced the leaders of a military coup are committed to restoring constitutional rule. ECOWAS communications director Sonny Ugoh told VOA the military’s efforts have been … read more »
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BAMAKO — Dioncounda Traore, set to become Mali’s interim president, is a 70-year-old mathematician who described himself as a “political leader” but not a “politician.” Traore was chosen to oversee his country’s return to democratic rule following March 22 army … read more »
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Amadou Toumani Toure, Mali’s president, resigned on Sunday, paving the way for the soldiers who ousted him in a coup to stick by a deal to restore civilian rule and hand power to the president of the National Assembly. Neighbouring … read more »
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Washington – The United States said on Thursday that it would keep up pressure on Mali’s coup leaders in the hope they would step down after an African mediator raised the prospect of lifting sanctions. State Department spokesperson Mark Toner … read more »
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Mali’s ruling military junta has said it is considering charging the ousted president with high treason. Coup leader Capt Amadou Sanogo said the junta may also charge Amadou Toumani Toure with financial misconduct. The announcement came as the junta, which … read more »
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