Ivory Coast has sent a delegation to Mali to discuss the detention of 46 Ivorian soldiers. The conflict began on July 10, when 49 Ivorian troops were detained upon arrival at Malian airport. ECOWAS has given Mali until the end of the year to release the troops, which it calls “mercenaries”. According to Malian officials, … Read more
Germany stops most of its work in Mali after the Malian government denies UN peacekeeping mission the right to fly over. Germany suspends operations of reconnaissance forces and CH-53 (helicopter) transport flights. France is pulling its troops out of Mali, turning towards Russia in fight against militancy. BERLIN: The German defence ministry said on Friday … Read more
BORDEAUX: Bordeaux said Tuesday that three more players had returned positive cases of Covid-19 taking the total to five who will be out Wednesday against Lille in Ligue 1. Norwegian defender Stian Gregersen, Malian midfielder Issouf Sissokho and striker Sekou Mara tested positive, coach Vladimir Petkovic said. They joined Remi Oudin and Dilane Bakwa who … Read more
