Mali suspended from African Union after second coup in nine months

Malian riot police keep supporters away from the vehicle of new President of Mali's transitional government Assimi Goita as he returns from Accra after a meeting with the ECOWAS (The Economic Community of West African States) representatives on May 31, 2021. PHOTO| AFP

What you need to know:

  • The move follows a similar suspension on Sunday from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).