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Mali’s junta bans the media from reporting on political activities in the country

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BAMAKO, Mali — Mali’s ruling junta on Thursday banned the media from reporting on the activities of political parties and associations, according to a copy of the notice distributed on social media. The order applied to all forms of the media, including television, radio, newspapers and journals. It followed a decision on Wednesday that banned … Read more

Mali’s government will probe Tuareg rebel leaders as crucial 2015 peace deal appears to crumble

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BAMAKO, Mali — Mali’s military government has announced an investigation into the Tuareg rebel leaders who signed a peace agreement in 2015 and now accuse the government of failing to comply with it, as experts worry that the deal crucial to establishing a measure of stability in the country’s north is collapsing. The public prosecutor … Read more