EU suspends Mali training mission

European Union has suspended its training missions in Mali after the coup d’état this month that removed unpopular President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita from power, EU officials said on August 26. The two missions training Mali’s army and police as part of international efforts to stabilise Mali and extend the state’s authority are frozen because they…

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ECOWAS mediation in Mali

A key meeting on August 22 between Mali’s coup d’état officers and mediators from West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS are seeking a return path to civilian rule after months of protets against deposed President Ibrahim Boubacark Keita. A key meeting on Saturday between Mali’s coup leaders and mediators from West Africa’s regional bloc seeking a…

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Gymnich: attention to Mali

On August 26-27 the EU Foreign ministers might discuss the situation in Mali at their informal meeting in Berlin in the Gymnich format said the spokesperson for the bloc foreign affaris. The Foreign Ministers of the EU member states will have an opportunity to engage in an informal dialogue in a spirit of trust on…

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Mali CNSP-ECOWAS focus on roadmap

Talks between West African ECOWAS mediators and Mali’s military commanders ended on August 24 after three days of discussions without any decision on roadmap for a transitional government, the Malian spokesman said. Talks between West African mediators and coup leaders end with no decision on transitional govt FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/99EK7Re8Sr#Mali #Bamako #CNSP #ECOWAS pic.twitter.com/4gkZjwldWm —…

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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Ebola outbreak in western Democratic Republic of Congo has infected 100 people as of August 21, claiming lives of 43 of them, the World Health Organization said. The latest outbreak of the virus was declared on June 1 in Mbandaka, a city of one million people on the River Congo, just before DR Congo declared…

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EU welcomes Libya ceasefire

“The European Union warmly welcomes the announcements issued on August 21, 2020 by the President of the Presidency Council Fayez Al-Serraj and Speaker of the House of Representatives Aguila Saleh. This is a constructive first step forward, which demonstrates the determination of the Libyan leaders to overcome the current stalemate and creates a new hope…

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ECOWAS delegation visit to Mali

A delegation from the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is expected to arrive in Bamako on Saturday, August 22 after the bloc held an emergency summit on the situation in Mali. Monument de l’indépendance : Chant de l’hymne national #Manif21Aout #CriseSocioPolitique #CNSP #Mali pic.twitter.com/0yN8i421Wk — KONATE Malick (@konate90) August 21, 2020 ECOWAS…

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France to pursue Barkhane operation in Sahel

France will pursue its military counter terrorist operations in Mali against Islamist insurgence despite the ousting of the country’s President two days ago by a coup d’état, the French armed force minister Florence Parly announced. L’opération Barkhane, demandée par les Maliens et autorisée par le Conseil de Sécurité de l'ONU, se poursuit. Les militaires français…

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Mali officers propose civil transition

After months of civil unrest, and absence of any meaningful response to the demands of the people, Mali military took the lead announcing their plan to nation on moving towards a civil and political transition. #Mali : vers une transition civile et politique. Les accords internationaux seront respectés y compris l'accord avec les rebelles Touaregs….

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