The deadlock continues in Mali between government and opposition as four leaders of neighbouring West African nations are set to arrive in Bamako later this week to pursue mediation efforts. This comes after recent protests that saw at least 11 people killed. Also, in Ivory Coast, the sudden death of PM Amadou Gon Coulibaly has left a major void in the political scene as he was set to run in presidential elections this year. Will Alassane Ouattara now stand for a third term? Finally, Nigerian superstar Tiwa Savage speaks to FRANCE 24.
