Mali’s government on Sunday announced the sacking of senior military officers and the dissolution of a militia, a day after the massacre of more than 130 Muslims, including women and children.
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Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga
Buhari sends special envoy to Mali over crisis
Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Muhammadu Buhari, has sent a special envoy to Mali over the political developments in the country. A statement by Sarah Sanda, media aide to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, said the delegation […]
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Mali prime minister re-instated, ordered to form new government
EU urges Mali ‘restraint’ after opposition protest crackdown
The European Union urged Mali’s government Monday to respect “freedom of expression” and “show restraint” after dozens of people were hurt in banned opposition protests two months ahead of presidential elections. …
Mali PM promises education, training for restive north
Mali’s Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubeye Maiga announced measures to address an education crisis in the restive north on Saturday on his first visit to the area. Maiga is charged with improving Mali’s security situation but also raising living standards in the north and centre, where jihadists have gained a foothold in communities for whom state […] …