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Mali Opposition Rejects Unity Govt Proposal

Mali's opposition has dismissed a plan proposed by an ECOWAS mediation team to form a unity government, pushing instead for the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, who has been the target of weeks of demonstrations. The West African mediation team is led by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.

Mali: Summit On Mali Ends Without Deal As French Soldier Dies in Anti-Terrorist Operation

RFI, 24 July 2020

West African leaders ended a day-long summit in Bamako on Thursday without a consensus on how to alleviate Mali's political troubles. The meeting came as a French soldier was… Read more »
West Africa: Four Presidents Expected in Mali to Solve Political Crisis

RFI, 21 July 2020

Four African heads of state are expected in Bamako on Thursday to help resolve the political crisis in Mali, as President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita continues to face calls to step… Read more »
Mali: Opposition Rejects Unity Govt, Maintains Call for President to Quit

RFI, 20 July 2020

Mali's opposition has dismissed a plan proposed by the Ecowas regional bloc mediation team to form a unity government, pushing for the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar… Read more »
Mali: Hopes Dashed As Warring Parties Fail to Reach a Deal

DW, 20 July 2020

Mali's political stalemate continues as warring parties fail to reach a deal. The opposition wants President Ibrahim Keita to go, but the government doesn't even deign to respond. Read more »
West Africa: Mali Crisis - Jonathan-Led ECOWAS Mission Recommends Unity Government

Premium Times, 19 July 2020

As a means of resolving Mali's lingering political crisis the mediation team of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) led by Nigeria's former president, Goodluck… Read more »
West Africa: Goodluck Jonathan Arrives in Bamako Kicking Off Ecowas Mediation

RFI, 16 July 2020

Former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan landed in Bamako on Wednesday to lead mediation efforts to find a solution to the crisis in Mali. The country has been hit by ongoing… Read more »
West Africa: ECOWAS Gives Ex-President Jonathan New Appointment

Premium Times, 14 July 2020

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has been appointed by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) as a special envoy to lead the sub-regional body's mediation mission… Read more »
Mali: Protest Leader Labels Arrest As 'Assassination Attempt'

Vanguard, 14 July 2020

One of the detained Mali protest leaders freed, after three days of unrest has denounced his arrest calling it an assassination attempt. Read more »
Mali: Mammoth Anti-Govt Protest Triggers Massive Press Freedom and Freedom of Assembly Violations in Mali

MFWA, 13 July 2020

A number of protesters have been killed, the internet disrupted and the state broadcaster attacked as a mammoth anti-government demonstration in Mali turned violent, with many… Read more »
Mali: Mali's Keita Seeks Compromise to Ease Political Tensions

Vanguard, 9 July 2020

Malian President said Tuesday that he was considering appointing candidates who lost the last legislative elections to the Senate, in an attempt to restore stability in the country… Read more »