Mali’s return to democracy: Nigeria backs ECOWAS’ 12 months deadline
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja joined ECOWAS Heads of State and Government, urging the military junta in Mali to set an acceptable time table for the country’s return to democracy. The president, in virtual and third Extraordinary Summit of ECOWAS on the socio-political crisis in Mali, said that Mali as a geo-political entity […]
Mali soldiers promise new elections following ECOWAS suspension, sanctions
By Victoria Ojeme Army officers in Mali who forced President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita to resign in a military action has vowed to hold new elections after their action was denounced by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Mali is one of 15 (fifteen) members of the regional organization. In a statement carried overnight […]
Nigeria demands immediate restoration of constitutional order in Mali
The Nigerian government has called for the immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order in Mali following the coup that ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama made the call on behalf of the Nigerian government via his verified twitter handle @GeoffreyOnyeama on Wednesday. Onyeama said Nigeria also welcomed the urgent […]
IPAC condemns military coup in Mali
Chief Peter Ameh, Chairman, Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), has condemned the recent military take over of the democratic government in Mali. Ameh condemned the coup in a statement issued by the council’s National Legal Adviser, Chukwudi Ezeobika, on Wednesday in Abuja. The IPAC helmsman urged world leaders to urgently intervene, saying the development […]
IPAC condemns military coup d’etat in Mali
…Calls on FG to sever relationship with country By Chris Ochayi The Inter Party Advisory Council of Nigeria, IPAC, has condemned in the strongest terms the recent military coup d’état against democratic government in Mali. The IPAC, under High Chief Peter Ameh, in a statement disapproving the taking over of government by military junta, noted […]
Mali: fighting jihadists since 2012
Mali, where mutineering soldiers say they have detained President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita and his prime minister, lost the north of its territory in 2012 to jihadists. The jihadists were then partly driven out in a French-led military operation later reinforced by other interventions. Despite a peace deal in 2015, violence persists, spreading southwards and into […]
