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Islamists gain ground in Mali as pressure mounts on junta
04/04/2012 - MALI

Islamists gain ground in Mali as pressure mounts on junta

Defying pressure to relinquish power Tuesday, Mali's military junta instead said they would consider prosecuting ousted president Amadou Toumani Touré (pictured) for treason. Islamists in the north have now imposed sharia laws on its residents.
Mali: After the fall of Timbuktu (part 2)
02/04/2012 - THE DEBATE

Mali: After the fall of Timbuktu (part 2)

As northern rebels rout the army, it's clear that the justification for Mali's coup has backfired miserably. François Picard's panel looks at the double-whammy of a country cut in two and the prospect of crippling sanctions.
Mali: After the fall of Timbuktu
02/04/2012 - THE DEBATE

Mali: After the fall of Timbuktu

As northern rebels rout the army, it's clear that the justification for Mali's coup has backfired miserably. François Picard's panel looks at the double-whammy of a country cut in two and the prospect of crippling sanctions.
Who are the Tuareg rebels conquering northern Mali?
03/04/2012 - MALI

Who are the Tuareg rebels conquering northern Mali?

With the Malian army in disarray, the Tuareg rebellion has taken over most of the country's vast north with relative ease. Led by the nominally secular MNLA, the Tuareg forces also include Islamist militants.
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West African leaders hit Mali junta with embargo
03/04/2012 - MALI

West African leaders hit Mali junta with embargo

West African leaders will introduce a complete embargo on Mali following last month’s junta coup "until constitutional order is re-established", Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara said Monday after an emergency ECOWAS summit in Senegal.
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A red carpet reception in Mali, but a no-show for ECOWAS
29/03/2012 - MALI

A red carpet reception in Mali, but a no-show for ECOWAS

ECOWAS delegates were forced to abandon their mission to Mali on Thursday amid security concerns. The five West African Presidents were set for talks with Amadou Sanogo, the army captain who last week led a military coup. The junta has been heavily criticised by African and international leaders and the delegates had been en route to persuade the coup leaders to hand over power. But many Malians are backing their new military leaders.
Senegal: Will Macky Sall live up to expectations?
29/03/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Senegal: Will Macky Sall live up to expectations?

Macky Sall sails to victory in Senegal’s presidential run-off. Meanwhile, Mali also has a new leader, but he has been far from welcomed by the international community. Finally, in Madagascar it is hoped that second hand clothes can help a re-opened car factory speed to victory.
Mali president 'safe', ECOWAS seeks to end coup
29/03/2012 - MALI

Mali president 'safe', ECOWAS seeks to end coup

Members of the regional West African group ECOWAS are meeting in the Malian capital of Bamako Thursday in an effort to end the recent military coup, one day after Mali president Amadou Toumani Toure told Radio France Internationale he was safe.
Ousted Mali President Touré 'safe' in Bamako
29/03/2012 - RFI EXCLUSIVE

Ousted Mali President Touré 'safe' in Bamako

In his first interview since the coup d'état of March 22 that removed him from power, Mali's President Amadou Toumani Touré told Radio France Internationale on Wednesday that he is safe and sound in Bamako.
Mali's ousted leader says he remains in the capital
28/03/2012 - MALI

Mali's ousted leader says he remains in the capital

Malian president Amadou Toumani Touré, who was deposed in a military coup last week, told AFP on Wednesday that he was still in the capital, Bamako, and was not a prisoner of the junta. Touré's whereabouts were unknown following the March 22 coup.
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