West-Africa
behind the scenes of the release of the hostages, tough negotiations
The release on Thursday night of the four hostages in Mali, Soumaïla Cissé, Sophie Pétronin and the two Italians, Nicola…
Mali
West-Africa
a Swiss missionary, held hostage, was killed by her captors
Another hostage in Mali, a Swiss woman, was killed by her captors. Bern officially announced it on Friday evening, October…
West-Africa
In Mali, relief after the release of Soumaïla Cissé
Several hostages in the hands of jihadists were released on Thursday. Among them the leader of the Malian opposition. Soumaïla…
Somalia
the former hostages back in France
The plane with ex-hostages Sophie Pétronin has just landed at Villacoublay airport near Paris. The flight had started a few…
West-Africa
The release of hostages, a political success for the new Malian power?
This release comes less than two months after the CNSP’s military coup, the junta that brought down President Ibrahim Boubacar…
West-Africa
In focus: the release of hostages in Mali
“The good news finally fell yesterday”, poster in large letters on the front of L’Indépendant, the Malian daily. “Soumaïla Cissé…
West-Africa
Ibrahim Maïga: “The security situation on earth is deteriorating in Mali”
The release of Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé completes an operation whose underside remains unclear. Prior to the release on…
West-Africa
ex-hostages Sophie Pétronin reunited with her son in Mali
Sophie Pétronin, a French aid worker who was the last French hostage in the world, landed in the capital Bamako…
West-Africa
arrival in Bamako by ex-hostages Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé
Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé arrived in Bamako around noon. 22 local time. The aid worker and politician were released…
World
Six months after her kidnapping, Soumaïla Cissé regains her freedom
The president of the URD and leader of the Malian opposition, Soumaïla Cissé, was released on Thursday, October 8, 2020.…
West-Africa
the end of four years of captivity
Auxiliary worker Sophie Pétronin was released on Thursday, October 8th. An event that puts an end to almost four years…
