Mali pulls out of the regional G5 Sahel force, blaming a lack of progress and disagreements.
Assimi Goita’s military government accuses an unnamed Western state of supporting the alleged coup attempt.
In recent years, resentment against the presence of France in its former African colonies has been on the increase.
Since 2012, armed groups have sought to unseat government in Bamako, which has now been overthrown twice by the military
Killed by the Israeli army, journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was ‘the voice of events in Palestine’.
Security experts have warned that armed groups across the Sahel could spread operations to coastal states like Togo.
French forces are pulling out of Mali after a breakdown in relations with the country’s military government.
Two coups in two years have precipitated a political crisis in Mali, where armed groups are also looking to grab power.
Vast swaths of Mali lie beyond government control because of armed group activity, which began in 2012.
Mali’s military leaders have accused two broadcasters of airing false allegations about reports of rights violations.
Mercenaries have become increasingly influential as states across Africa battle with an increase in armed groups.
The relationship between France and its former colony continues to deteriorate as Mali continues engagements with Russia
ECOWAS, the regional bloc, had given both governments until April 25 to disclose details of their transition plans.
Vehicles packed with explosives were driven into three military camps in central Mali before dawn on Sunday.
