
There is reports of a coup d’état in Bamako, Mali. Where armed soldiers are forming a mutiny against the government. This after arrests and such of several soldiers.
The ones behind it is reported to be Colonel Diaw, General Cheick Fanta Mady Dembélé, and Colonel Mama Sekou Lelenta.
They have arrested the President of the National Assembly Moussa Timbiné, the Foreign Minister Tiébilé Dramé and Chief of Staff of the National Guard Gen. Mahamane Touré, Minister of Economy and Finance Abdoulaye Daffe, Finance Minister Boubou Cissé and Foreign Affairs Minister Kamissa Camara. Also, the arrest of the son of the President, Karim Keita.
There been reports of gunshots in and around a military base in Kati outside Bamako. Also, possible besieging of broadcasters, like TV-Stations and Radios too.
There also been reports of people going to the streets cheering on the coup d’état, they all seem tired of the reign of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. There is also unverified reports, that the soldiers have entered the Presidential Palace. It is reported that the armed forces has taken control of the Bamako International Airport. There is also speculation that the President would be taken to the UN Headquarters of MINUSMA. It is also reported that he has gotten an ultimatum for Keita to leave the Republic into exile before 2PM this evening.
In Bamako, there is also reports of road-blocks and soldiers guarding the streets.
All other public service is also stopped today. Who knows what more is happening. However,the situation is fluid. Let’s hope these armed forces listens to the M5-RFP, the ones behind the demonstrations. Who wanted both Keita gone and French interference gone too. As Keita been supported by the French, both with troops and financially.
We can hope Imam Mahmoud Dicko of M5-RFP and his allies gets a say. If not its just a change of rigged government towards a military junta government. Some speculates that its Turkish mercenaries are together with local mutineers.
There will be more to this. The armed forces are taking control, but we can wonder how this will be played out. We just can hope this has a positive outcome. It can become a junta government and the public left behind. As the armed forces are taking control and Keita loose his power. Peace.












