Mali’s former coup leader takes power as France threatens sanctions
Col Assimi Goita says he seized power after president and prime minister failed to consult him about a government reshuffle
25 May 2021 - 21:04
Bamako — International pressure increased on Mali’s military leaders to free the president and prime minister on Tuesday, as coup leader Col Assimi Goita assumed power a day after their arrest deepened a political crisis in the West African country.
President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane have been detained at a military base outside the capital Bamako since Monday evening. French President Emmanuel Macron condemned what he said was a “coup within a coup” and raised the threat of targeted sanctions...
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