The French foreign minister says there is no question of ‘letting down the guard’ after two French soldiers were killed on Saturday
Women chant their support for junta leaders of the National Committee for the Salvation of the People, which overthrew Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, in Bamako, Mali, September 5 2020. Picture: REUTERS/AMADOU KEITA
Two French soldiers were killed and a third seriously injured while on an operation in Mali on Saturday when an improvised explosive device destroyed their armoured vehicle. The soldiers were part of France’s Barkhane military operations in Mali against Islamic fighters. Meanwhile, ousted Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita left the country on Saturday for medical treatment in Abu Dhabi, an adviser said, as talks about a transition back to civilian rule after last month’s military coup got off to a chaotic start.
But they have since dropped that demand and are now calling for elections within a year: a timeline the junta, the National Committee for the Salvation of the People , has not committed to.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Primoz Roglic takes control as Tour de France turns into Slovenian taleTadej Pogacar wins ninth stage to share the plaudits with his countryman
Read more »
WATCH: Kylian Mbappe magic gives France gritty 1-0 win over SwedenA slice of luck and a moment of individual brilliance during a mazy run from KylianMbappe_KP gave France a gritty 1-0 win away to Sweden IOLsport
Read more »
Sanofi France chief: future Covid-19 vaccine seen below 10 eurosSanofi's chief in France, Olivier Bogillot, said on Saturday that its future Covid-19 vaccine was likely to be priced below 10 euros per shot.
Read more »
Tanker with two million barrels of oil ablaze off coast of Sri LankaNavy deploys naval and coast guard vessels and a helicopter for firefighting operations
Read more »
Tanker with two million barrels of oil ablaze off coast of Sri LankaNavy deploys naval and coast guard vessels and a helicopter for firefighting operations
Read more »