The military mutineers under the aegis National Committee for the Salvation of the People, made this revelation in a post on Facebook, saying Keita has been released and is currently in his residence. The ousted President of Mali, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, has been released by Mali mutineers, AFP reports. The …
Read More »Mali Junta Negotiates 3-year Military Rule, To Free President Keita
The junta that seized power in Mali wants a military-led transitional body to rule for three years and has agreed to release ousted president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, a source in a visiting West African delegation said Sunday. “The junta has affirmed that it wants a three-year transition to review the …
Read More »Mali Coup Leaders Meet ECOWAS Mediators Seeking Return to Civilian Rule
A key meeting between Mali’s coup leaders and mediators from West Africa’s regional bloc seeking a return to civilian rule ended after just 20 minutes. The talks on Saturday were set to last 90 minutes, according to a provisional schedule set by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). It …
Read More »ECOWAS Leaders To Visit Mali As Junta, Opposition Close Ranks
West African presidents plan to fly to Mali as regional powers escalate efforts to block a coup-driven regime change, two sources said, after an opposition coalition there joined the junta in rejecting foreign interference. Leaders of the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened over the crisis on …
Read More »ECOWAS Leaders Ask Malian Authorities to Form Unity Govt Within 10days
Leaders of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) have called on the constituted authorities in Mali to form a National Unity Government within ten days and in line with the recommendations of the Mediator. This was one of the resolutions reached by the ECOWAS leaders at the end of their …
Read More »Mali: ECOWAS Still in Search of Peace After Meeting in Bamako
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is exploring the option of mutual compromise by all sides involved in the Mali political crisis. Chairman of the authority and President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, disclosed this after several hours of …
Read More »Mali Crisis: ECOWAS Leaders to Meet in Bamako Thursday
following the briefing by the ECOWAS Special Envoy to the country, former President Goodluck Jonathan, President Muhammadu Buhari will Thursday depart for Bamako, Republic of Mali on a one-day visit, Presidency disclosed. The Nigerian President and some ECOWAS leaders led by the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State …
Read More »President Buhari Indicates Interest to Intervene in Mali Crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari will consult with key leaders of ECOWAS countries in order to find a solution to the crisis rocking Republic of Mali, the Presidency announced on Tuesday. The President made the pledge while receiving reports from ECOWAS Special Envoy to Mali, former President Goodluck Jonathan. The former President …
Read More »ECOWAS Peace Mission Recommends Unity Govt. in Mali
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) peace mission to Mali has recommended the formation of a government of national unity among the disagreeing parties and civil society groups. led by Nigeria’s former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has recommended the formation of a government of national unity with members drawn from different …
Read More »ECOWAS Appoints Ex-Nigerian President Jonathan to Lead Mali Peace Mission
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has invoked its regional influence to make peace in Mali following a deepening political crisis that has claimed lives of at least 11 citizens in the past weekend. Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has been appointed as a special envoy to lead the …
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