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Mali rebel groups unite to create new Islamist state
27/05/2012 - Mali

Mali rebel groups unite to create new Islamist state

Mali's secular Tuareg rebels and the Islamist militants Ansar Dine have agreed to join forces and create an independent Islamic state in the north of the country, the two factions announced in a joint statement on Saturday.
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Interim Mali PM meets ECOWAS chief over crisis
26/05/2012 - MALI

Interim Mali PM meets ECOWAS chief over crisis

The Prime minister of Mali’s caretaker government, Cheick Modibo Diarra, arrived in Ivory Coast’s main city of Abidjan on Saturday for talks with Ivorian president and head of the West African ECOWAS bloc, Alassane Ouattara, on the Malian crisis.
Mali's rocky path to democracy
24/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Mali's rocky path to democracy

Mali's path to democracy is looking increasingly rocky after its interim President Dioncounda Traoré was assaulted in his Bamako headquarters by supporters of coup leader Sanogo. Meanwhile, in the north, Islamists are also trying to lay down the law. Next, weary of being a poster-child for an African war, Sierra Leone is working hard to bring back tourists. Finally, an exhibit here in Paris pays tribute to an often forgotten episode of Madagascar's history.
Mali's interim president flies to France for medical tests
24/05/2012 - MALI

Mali's interim president flies to France for medical tests

Mali’s interim President Dioncounda Traore was flown to France Wednesday for medical tests following an assault by a mob angry about his appointment to the transitional role.
What's the deal in Mali? (part 2)
22/05/2012 - THE DEBATE

What's the deal in Mali? (part 2)

Is Mali’s freshly-signed agreement to restore democracy in doubt? Malians express shock after the beating of their interim president by supporters of the junta that could have been stopped, say François Picard’s guests.
What's the deal in Mali?
22/05/2012 - THE DEBATE

What's the deal in Mali?

Is Mali’s freshly-signed agreement to restore democracy in doubt? Malians express shock after the beating of their interim president by supporters of the junta that could have been stopped, say François Picard’s guests.
Transition off to rocky start after attack on president
22/05/2012 - MALI

Transition off to rocky start after attack on president

Mali’s one year transition to democratic rule got off to a rocky start Tuesday, a day after a crowd stormed the presidential palace and attacked interim President Dioncounda Traore. His inner circle have dismissed suggestions that he resign.
Mali's interim president beaten unconscious by mob
22/05/2012 - MALI

Mali's interim president beaten unconscious by mob

Mali’s caretaker President Dioncounda Traore was hospitalised with head injuries on Monday after being attacked by hundreds of protesters who stormed the presidential palace in the capital Bamako to demand his resignation.
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Mali interim president hospitalised after attack at palace, says witness
21/05/2012 - MALI

Mali interim president hospitalised after attack at palace, says witness

Mali’s caretaker President Dioncounda Traore has been hospitalised with head injuries after being attacked by protesters as they stormed the presidential palace in the capital Bamako to demand his resignation.
Interim Mali president to lead transition
20/05/2012 - MALI

Interim Mali president to lead transition

Leaders of Mali's coup said they respected the decision of West African bloc ECOWAS to keep interim President Dioncounda Traoré in power until general elections are held. Mali was thrust into turmoil on March 22 following a military coup.
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