Panafrican News Agency

ECOWAS mediator on Mali expected in Bamako on Thursday

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The ECOWAS Commission announced on Monday that Goodluck Jonathan, ECOWAS mediator for Mali, would carry out a mission to Bamako on Thursday, 24 February 2022.

This mission follows technical meetings held last week on the timetable of the elections, and will allow for discussion on the next steps with the Malian authorities, said a statement from ECOWAS.

According to the same source, the mediator will be accompanied by the President of the Commission and the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security.

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