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Mali president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta arrested by soldiers

Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was in his residence in Sebenikoro.

There are reports from Mali that both the president and the Prime Minister have been arrested by the military. It appears the coup is being led by a Colonel and comes hours after a mutiny as senior military personnel were detained by disgruntled junior officers.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has reshuffled his cabinet dropping a former close ally, Defence Minister Lemma Megersa.

Plus we meet Ghanaian Traditional ruler, Nana Obaatan who juggles his chieftancy duties with being a singer and successful tech entrepreneur.

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