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W. African bloc suspends Burkina Faso after military coup - sources

West Africa's main regional bloc on Friday suspended Burkina Faso from its governing bodies over this week's military coup and decided to send a delegation to the capital Ouagadougou, two diplomatic sources told Reuters.

Reuters

European Mali mission sets 2-week deadline for new plan - Danish defence minister

The European military mission fighting Islamist militants in Mali will forge a new plan of action within two weeks after the country's ruling military junta demanded the withdrawal of Danish special forces, Denmark's defence minister said on Friday.

Reuters

Security in the Sahel: Is the Takuba Task Force still welcome in Mali?

While Paris was counting on the strengthening of the Takuba counter-terrorism force in the Sahel region to compensate for the drawdown of soldiers from its former Operation Barkhane, Denmark announced on Thursday that it would withdraw its troops from Mali at the request of the ruling junta. Does this mark…

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France says standoff with ‘out of control’ Mali junta untenable

Mali said it was "ruling nothing out" in regard to its relationship with France on Friday after France’s foreign minister said that a standoff with an “out of control” junta in Mali was untenable, and that Paris was discussing with partners how to adapt its operations to continue the fight…

France 24

ECOWAS due to discuss response to Burkina Faso coup

Meeting comes hours after new military ruler addresses nation for first time since overthrowing President Roch Kabore.

Al Jazeera

France, partners consulting on Mali operations amid standoff with junta

France is consulting with its partners to see how to adapt its operations in Mali given the military junta's stance towards its allies, France's foreign minister said on Friday.

Reuters

Denmark to withdraw troops from Mali after junta's demands

In tonight's edition: Tensions continue between Mali and Europe. Denmark has now announced it will withdraw a contingent of 100 troops from Mali against the backdrop of growing tensions between Bamako and Paris. Also, we see how refugees fleeing violence in Burkina Faso have been coping as they try to…

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France condemns Mali's 'irresponsible' expulsion of Danish troops

Mali's military regime has taken an "irresponsible" decision by expelling Danish special forces sent to help fight jihadist insurgents, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Thursday. Denmark said the country would withdraw its newly deployed contingent of 90 troops from Mali after repeated demands by the Sahel country's military…

Radio France Internationale

Denmark to start pulling troops out of Mali after junta's demand

Denmark announced on Thursday it will start pulling its troops out of Mali after the West African country's ruling junta insisted on an immediate withdrawal, dealing a blow to France's attempts to coax European allies into shouldering some of the burden of fighting jihadists in the region.

France 24

Danish troops to leave Mali after call from country's rulers

Denmark's foreign minister says the country will pull its small military force out of northern Mali after the West African country’s transitional government said no permission had been given for them to deploy there

The Independent UK

Denmark starts pulling troops out of Mali - foreign minister

Denmark will start pulling its troops out of Mali, after the African country's transitional junta government this week insisted on an immediate withdrawal, Foreign Minister Jeppe Kofod said on Thursday.

Reuters

France, European allies urge Malian junta to allow Danish troops to stay

France and several European nations have urged Mali to allow newly arrived Danish special forces to remain in the Sahel country, but its transitional government insisted on an immediate withdrawal.

Radio France Internationale

Burkina Faso: Military coup prompts fears of further instability

President Kabore was deposed amid anger over violence, but analysts say the military coup could unleash more insecurity.

Al Jazeera

France, 14 countries ask Mali to let Danish forces stay -statement

France and 14 other countries urged Mali late on Wednesday to allow Danish special forces to remain in the African country, but its transitional government insisted on an immediate withdrawal.

Reuters

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Evening Standard

Mali 0-0 Equatorial Guinea (5-6 pens): Falaye Sacko has decisive penalty saved in dramatic AFCON shootout

Falaye Sacko missed the decisive penalty for Mali in the shootout as Equatorial Guinea won it 6-5 to move into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

The Guardian - UK

Mohamed Salah’s nerveless shootout penalty takes Egypt past Ivory Coast

Egypt drew 0-0 with Ivory Coast but progressed to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after Eric Bailly’s penalty was saved and Mohamed Salah struck the winning spot-kick

Al Jazeera

ECOWAS to hold extraordinary meeting on Burkina Faso coup

The West African bloc’s session is set for Friday to discuss the third military coup in the region in 19 months.

Evening Standard

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EU, G5 countries meet amid turmoil in Mali, Burkina Faso

Officials from the European Union and five countries of the north African Sahel region are meeting as the bloc readies to impose sanctions on Mali and as political turmoil roils Burkina Faso

Reuters

West African leaders to hold summit after latest coups

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold an extraordinary summit on Burkina Faso and Mali on Friday, Ivory Coast's information minister said on Wednesday, after military takeovers in both countries.

Radio France Internationale

Egypt, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali and Equatorial Guinea battle in the shadow of Olembé

The final two games in the last-16 of the Cup of Nations take place on Wednesday against a backdrop of tragedy following the Olembé Stadium disaster in which eight people died and more than 40 were injured.

Reuters

Analysis-W. Africa coups show limits of diplomacy, opening door to new players

Earlier this month, West African countries slapped tough economic sanctions on Mali to punish coup leaders seeking to extend their hold on power, and to halt a run of military takeovers that have beset the region since 2020.

Evening Standard

Mali vs Equatorial Guinea live stream: How can I watch AFCON game on TV in UK today?

The final match of the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 takes place tonight when Mali face Equatorial Guinea.

Reuters

Analysis-Burkina Faso coup a blow to France, as Sahel military mission unravels

The military coup in Burkina Faso deals another heavy blow to France's fading efforts to stabilise the Sahel region, where Islamist militants have grown in strength and people's attitudes towards former colonial masters have hardened.

Al Jazeera

Pro-coup supporters rally in Burkina Faso as UN condemns takeover

Several hundred people gathered in the capital Ouagadougou to show support for the country’s new military government.

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