According to OYOGist.com, the President Of Mali Mr Ibrahim Boubakar Keita has allegedly been arrested by Malian soldiers some minutes ago. The news of his arrest has caused massive jubilation across Mali. Thousands of Malians have poured into the streets of Bamako Mali’s Capital City in jubilation due to this news. Here are 5 Key Things we know so far about this news according to the BBC
1 . The Soldiers who are allegedly behind the Coup are mutiny soldiers. The meaning of Mutiny can be defined as a conspiracy among military men to overthrow or oppose a lawful authority.
2 . President Ibrahim Boubakar Keita won his reelection in 2018 but he has lost so much credibility and there is widespread anger over issues like Corruption and economic mismanagement.
3 . The Coup and Mutiny has been condemned by France and Ecowas and they have told the soldiers to return to their barracks
.4 . Mali is a predominantly Muslim country and the Muslims in the country led by a popular Imam Mahmoud Dikko is leading the Opposition and request for the president to step down
