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 and other…
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Mali
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 the weekend…
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 to have…
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 after four…
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. He has…
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 of captivity.…
West-Africa
The abducted Malian politician Soumaila Cissé released after the government released 100 prisoners
Prominent Malian politician Soumaila Cissé, who was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in March, was released on Wednesday after Mali released over 100…
West-Africa
French hostage Sophie Pétronin released after being held in Mali since 2016
The Malian presidency on Thursday confirmed that French charity worker Sophie Pétronin, who was abducted in Mali and held hostage since December…
West-Africa
hostages Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé have been released
Two hostages, the French Sophie Pétronin and the Malian opposition leader Soumaïla Cissé, were released on Thursday, October 8, 2020. This release…
West-Africa
relief for traders following the lifting of ECOWAS sanctions
The Economic Community of West African States has taken note of the appointment of some of the transitional bodies in Mali. The…
West-Africa
Key political and military figures detained during coup released
A dozen political and military figures arrested during the Mali coup have been released, including former Prime Minister Boubou Cisse, the transitional…
