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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
ECOWAS meets again with the country's military junta in Bamako after Rebel soldiers seized Keita and other leaders after a mutiny on Tuesday, dealing another deep blow to a country already struggling with a brutal Islamist insurgency and widespread public discontent over its government. IMAGES of the meeting
Leaders from West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS stage a summit over Mali's political crisis, three months after slapping tough sanctions on the Sahel nation. IMAGES
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the bloc is waiting for "guarantees" from Mali's junta on issues such as human rights and the transition back to democratic elections, as it weighs the future of its military and civilian training missions after France's withdrawal. SOUNDBITE
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.