Mali's Keita resigns as president after military mutiny
Al Jazeera, 19 Aug 2020
Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita resigned late on Tuesday, hours after mutinying soldiers seized him from his home following months of mass protests against alleged corruption and worsening security in the West African country.
Speaking on national broadcaster ORTM just before midnight, a distressed Keita said his resignation - three years before his final term was due to end - was effective immediately. He also declared the dissolution of his government and the National Assembly.
Al Jazeera’s Charlotte Bellis reports.
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