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After Mali's military junta announced the leaders of a new transition government, the West African bloc ECOWAS meets with the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) in Bamako. IMAGES
The Nigerian delegation arrives in Accra to attend talks between members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Mali's ruling junta, in power since the mid-August coup. IMAGES
The ECOWAS delegation led by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan meets with judges of the Malian Constitutional Court in Bamako. Last week's coup -- Mali's second in eight years -- followed months of protests calling for Ibrahim Boubacar Keita to resign as public discontent with the government grew over the collapsing economy and a brutal Islamist insurgency. IMAGES
As both ECOWAS and the military junta that organised Mali's coup d'etat adjourn discussions in Bamako, both sides say that discussions are "progressing" and going "very well". SOUND UPS
Mali has a new prime minister to replace Cheick Modibo Diarra who was arrested and then resigned earlier this week. Next, in Ghana, a new middle class is emerging, but not everyone is reaping the profits. Finally, we find out why Togo's team captain and star striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he's boycotting the African Cup of Nations tournament.
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.