Mali’s council of ministers has sacked Sidy Alassane Toure. the governor of Mopti region, after armed group killed dozens of people in the latest eruption of ethnic violence, it informed in a statement on Sobane Da village massacre. (Image: illustration Mopti view). #Mali fires regional governor after attack that killed dozens https://t.co/sLoNBYyMQF — Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica)…
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Terrorist attack in Mali left 16 dead
Gunmen attacked and briefly seized a Malian army base overnight, killing at least 16 military and destroying five vehicles in central Mopti region, said two local officials in the area where the attack occurred. Army spokesman Colonel Diarran Kone confirmed the attack took place but declined further details. It seems a very significant attack has…
EU to reinforce counter-terrorism efforts in Mali
From 26 to 28 March, European External Action Service Deputy Secretary General Pedro Serrano and EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator Gilles de Kerchove led a high-level visit Mali to enhance cooperation on counter-terrorism issues, says the text of the EEAS statement. EU high-level mission travels to Mali for counter-terrorism consultations https://t.co/Z9NQsCnkgz — European External Action Service –…
EU expert team in Mopti and Segou
The Council has adopted a decision authorising a stabilisation action in the central regions of Mali, in the Mopti and Segou governorates. In response to the invitation from the Malian authorities, the European Union will deploy a team of experts to support Malian national plans and policies, in order to counter the growing insecurity and to…
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