Mali coup: Thousands take to Bamako streets to celebrate
Many Malians have welcomed the military takeover.
Thousands have taken to the streets of Mali's capital to celebrate the coup against Ibrahim Boubacar Ke茂ta.
Libya's internationally-recognised authorities, the Government of National Accord (GNA), have announced a ceasefire with the renegade general Khalifa Haftar.
Plus, we hear from 11- year-old Nigerian viral ballet dancer Anthony Madu who has earned himself a scholarship with the American Ballet Theatre in New York.
(Photo: A man cheers during a protest to support the Malian army. Credit: Getty Images)
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