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Mali PM Announces New Government

December 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Mali’s interim prime minister who took office after soldiers behind a coup arrested his predecessor several days ago has chosen a new government, state television reported late Saturday, with key posts going to people linked to the coup leader. The … read more »

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Mali needs international help to defeat Al Qaida

December 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

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 »

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Mali President names Sissoko as the new Prime Minister

December 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Mali’s president has named a longtime public servant as the country’s new prime minister, hours after the position’s former occupant was arrested and forced to resign by the soldiers behind a spring coup. The presidential decree read on state television … read more »

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Mali: PM resigns, arrested by soldiers

December 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Bamako – Malian Prime Minister Cheick Modibo Diarra resigned on Tuesday, hours after he was arrested at home by soldiers acting on the orders of former coup leader Amadou Sanogo. “I, Cheick Modibo Diarra, resign with my government,” Diarra said … read more »

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Real Madrid’s Diarra set for AC Milan move

July 1, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

AC Milan are set to snap up Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra with his agent confirming that a move to Italy is imminent. The 27-year old has found himself out of favour at Real Madrid and had been linked with … read more »

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