Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
World
Zeenat Hansrod

Côte d’Ivoire accuses Mali of using its soldiers as 'hostages'

Ivorian soldier in Abidjan. © AP / Schalk van Zuydam

Tension between Mali and Côte d’Ivoire has flared up again after Bamako demanded that Malian politicians in exile in Côte d’Ivoire be handed over to Malian authorities. This in exchange for the release of Ivorian soldiers held in custody since July.

Côte d’Ivoire is struggling to understand the change in Mali’s position following a communique from its interim President, Assimi Goïta, on Friday.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.