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 activists were led by Haki Africa’s Hussein Khalid and rights crusader Wanjeri Nderi
Kenyans demonstrate over loss of coronavirus funds
Politics Aug 22
Police on Friday morning confronted protesters at freedom corner, Nairobi during a peaceful demo over the loss of Covid-19 funds.
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.
Some countries have allowed final year students to resume and sit for examinations
WHO and Unicef urge reopening of schools in Africa
Politics Aug 21
The World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations children’s agency have urged African governments to promote the safe reopening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Col Malick Diaw is the deputy head of the Kati camp where the mutiny started
Who is behind Mali's coup?
Politics Aug 20
The masterminds of Mali's coup that ousted President Ibrahim Keïta on Tuesday include the deputy head of a military camp and a french-trained general.
The mutinying soldiers were cheered by crowds as they reached the capital Bamako on Tuesday
Mali coup: Military promises elections after ousting president
Politics Aug 19
Soldiers who ousted Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta say they plan to set up a civilian transitional government and hold new elections.