Friday, March 23, 2012

Coup In Mali -- News Roundup


Military Grabs Power In Africa's Mali As Libya Fallout Spreads -- McClatchy News

NAIROBI, Kenya — In the latest unforeseen consequence of the toppling of Moammar Gadhafi in Libya, a barracks mutiny turned into a full-fledged military power grab in the West African nation of Mali on Thursday, replacing an elderly, well-regarded statesman with a cadre of unknown junior officers.

On the face of it, Mali, which has been a democracy for 20 years, would not seem to be have been a prime candidate for Africa's latest coup, especially compared to its far more politically fluid neighbors in the impoverished region. President Amadou Toumani Toure was due to step down ahead of elections slated for April 29.

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More News On The Coup In Mali

Mali coup decried by Western and African leaders -- L.A. Times
UN Security Council Condemns Mali Coup -- Voice of America
Mali coup: World condemns mutineers -- BBC
ECOWAS Condemns Military ‘Adventurism’ in Mali -- Voice of America
US Calls for End to Military Takeover in Mali -- Voice of America
World Bank, African Development Bank suspend Mali funds -- Reuters
World Bank suspends Mali development aid -- AFP
US weighs $137 million in aid to Mali after coup -- AP

Gaddafi's influence in Mali's coup -- BBC
UN: Ex-Gadhafi Tuareg Troops Fueling Mali Coup -- Voice of America
Return of Gaddafi army triggers coup in Mali -- The Independent

Renegade Mali soldiers walk through ravaged presidential palace after coup -- CNN
Soldiers say they have seized power in Mali -- Reuters
Mali borders closed as junta digs in -- ABC News (Australia)
Reports: Mali president 'safe,' rebels on move after coup -- MSNBC
Mali rebels advance in north, mutineers seek president -- Reuters

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