President Muhammadu Buhari is currently attending the second extraordinary summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government over the socio-political situation in Mali. Ekohotblog had on Thursday, August 27, reporter that the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States will on … Read more
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States will on Friday hold another Extraordinary Summit on the socio-political situation in Mali. The summit was convened based on the decision of the extraordinary summit of the ECOWAS Heads of State which held on August 20, following the military … Read more
Coup leaders in Mali have released ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita from detention, a spokesman for the junta Djibrilla Maiga said on Thursday. “He was freed this morning, (and) he has returned to his home,” he said, without giving further details. Source: Reuters
Less than 24hrs after the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) suspended Mali from its membership, the European Union (EU) has also suspended its training missions in the nation. According to officials on Wednesday, August 26, the suspension follows a coup by the armed forces to seize power in the nation. The bloc’s diplomatic chief … Read more
The international community increased pressure on the military junta that has seized power in Mali, as the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) suspended the nation from its membership on Tuesday, August 25. Its leadership agreed the move at an extraordinary session held via videoconference, while adding that it would maintain any cooperation that would … Read more
As concerns mount over the uncertainty in Mali, President Muhammadu Buhari and other West African leaders met on Thursday over the political crisis rocking the west Africa natiin The extraordinary summit of the ECOWAS leaders is holding virtually. This was confirmed by Buhari’s Special Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmaad. Ahmaad tweeted: “President @MBuhari and … Read more
Buhari Condemns Mali Coup President Muhammadu Buhari expresses disappointment in Tuesday’s military coup d’etat in Mali, which eventually led to the resignation of the President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. President Buhari took to his verified Twitter handle, @MBuhari, on Thursday to share his view on the development. READ ALSO: Mali Crisis: Buhari, Other ECOWAS Leaders Meet According to … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari and other West Africa leaders are currently meeting over the crisis in Mali. The meeting followed the military coup in Mali which led to President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita’s arrest and resignation. The meeting attend by the West Africa leaders is holding virtually under the auspices of the Economic Community of West African … Read more
The political crisis that has engulfed Mali took a new turn on Wednesday after Assimi Goita, a colonel in the country’s army, declared himself head of the “National Committee for the salvation of the People”. The a group is a military junta created by rebels in the country. He announced his new position after a … Read more
Mali has been suspended from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) decision making bodies with immediate effect. ECOWAS decision followed the recent military forceful takeover of government in that country. Besides, the Coupist have been denied all kind of legitimacy by the regional body, while also demanding the immediate release of President Ibrahim … Read more
Mutineering soldiers in Mali on Tuesday, August 18, detained President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and Prime Minister Boubou Cisse, one of their leaders said. “We can tell you that the president and the prime minister are under our control,” the leader, who requested anonymity, told AFP He added that the pair had been “arrested” at Keita’s … Read more
– President Buhari arrives in Mali on Thursday with other West African Leader – The leaders are on a peacekeeping mission to Mali in Bamako – Buhari’ Special adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adeshina had on Wednesday, 22 July announced that the President will leave for Mali today President Muhammadu Buhari and other West … Read more