Armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali

About this episode

The episode discusses coordinated militant attacks in Mali and features insights from a former US ambassador.

Militant groups in Mali have launched a wave of coordinated attacks across the country. The ruling junta says they've been repulsed and has urged people to stay calm. We hear from a former US ambassador to Mali. Also on the programme: how five schoolchildren stepped in to stop a runaway school bus in Mississippi after the driver had an asthma attack; and English football honours its first overseas football star. (Picture: A Malian soldier stands in position with his weapon during an attack on Mali's main military outside the capital Bamako. Credit: REUTERS/Stringer)

People in this episode

Host: Salai Dawtcemsang

Guest: former US ambassador to Mali

Topics covered

• militant attacks
• Mali
• schoolchildren heroism
• football history
• US diplomacy

Keywords

• Mali
• militant groups
• coordinated attacks
• school bus
• Mississippi
• football star

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Mali, Bamako, Mississippi

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