Brussels 29.05.2021 The Malian Constitutional Court declared on Friday, May 28, Colonel Assimi Goïta head of state and President of the transition supposed to bring civilians back to power, indicates a court ruling, completing the second coup led by the officer and the military in nine months. The judgment stipulates that the vice-president of the…
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Mali: colonel Goita leads again
Brussels 25.05.2021 HOME Mali vice president confirms takeover after president arrested. Mali’s interim vice president, Colonel Assimi Goita, said on Tuesday, May 25, that he had seized power after the transitional president and prime minister failed to consult him about the formation of a new government. He ensured that the elections would be held next…
EU calls for liberation of Mali president
Brussels 25.05.2021 During the press-conference in Brussels the President of the EU Council Charles Michel called for the immediate liberation of the kidnapped Mali President and Prime Minister. “We have followed the situation in Mali, the recent developments, we condemn what has taken place in Mali in recent hours, the kidnapping of the President and…
Mali ECOWAS lifts sanctions
Leaders of the West African regional bloc ECOWAS have lifted sanctions imposed on Mali following the August 18 coup d’état that ousted unpopular President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the group said on October 6. West African leaders lift sanctions on Mali https://t.co/kNr3krXKaG — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) October 6, 2020 The crippling sanctions on landlocked Mali were…