Malian parties reject junta’s suspension of political activities

Bamako, Mali Reuters Malian political parties and civil society groups jointly rejected on Thursday the ruling junta’s order to suspend political activities and vowed to mount a legal challenge to what one opposition politician called the “dictatorial” move. The West African country has been under military rule since a coup in 2020. Tensions have risen […]
Mali’s junta suspends political party activities until further notice
Bamako, Mali Reuters Mali’s junta has issued a decree halting political party activities, government spokesperson Abdoulaye Maiga announced in a statement read on state television on Wednesday evening. The decree suspends until further notice all activities by political parties and “associations of a political nature” on the grounds of maintaining public order, the statement said. […]
British Lib Dem leader quits, says can’t lead party and be a Christian

RNS Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron speaks during their General Election campaign launch in Manchester on 21st April. PICTURE: REUTERS/Darren Staples/File Photo Tim Farron, the leader of Britain’s pro-European Union Liberal Democrat Party, resigned on Wednesday, saying questions about his Christian faith ahead of last week’s election meant he felt it was impossible to continue […]