Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita poses for a picture during a summit

Ousted Mali president Keita leaves country as transition talks begin

Politics Sep 06
Ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita left the country on Saturday for medical treatment in Abu Dhabi, an adviser said, as talks about a transition back to civilian rule following last month’s military coup got off to a chaotic start.
Graphics of those overthrown
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Politics Aug 31
Democracy is the norm across the continent, but soldiers are still seizing power
The coup leaders said that the people of Mali will make the final decision on the way forward
Mali coup: No deal on transitional government
Politics Aug 25
Talks in Mali aimed at resolving the political situation in the aftermath of last week's coup have ended without agreement.
Thousands took to the streets to celebrate the coup
Mali coup: Thousands take to Bamako streets to celebrate
Politics Aug 22
Thousands have taken to the streets of Mali's capital to celebrate the coup against Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.
Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou
Regional delegation to visit Mali to try to reverse coup as junta, opposition close ranks
Politics Aug 22
West African countries will send a delegation to Mali in an effort to reverse a military coup, presidents from the region said, as an opposition coalition there joined the junta in rejecting foreign interference.
The military junta announced that borders would be reopened on Friday
Mali finance minister released by military junta
Politics Aug 21
Mali's Finance Minister Abdoulaye Daffe and another top official have been released by the military junta that ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.
An army colonel, Assimi Goita, has emerged as the new military leader.
Mali coup leaders hold talks with opposition
Politics Aug 20
The leaders of Tuesday's military coup in Mali have had talks with opposition leaders who have welcomed the ousting of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.