Coup leaders in Mali have released ousted president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita from detention, a junta official said on Thursday. Keita "was freed this morning, (and) he has returned to his home," a spokesperson for the junta Djibrilla Maiga said, without giving further details. The junta leaders say they mutinied because the country was sinking into chaos and insecurity which they said was largely the fault of poor government. The CNSP told a delegation of West African mediators that they want to stay in power for a three-year transition period, Nigeria said on Wednesday. In contrast, the regional bloc is seeking for a transitional government of no more than one year.

Source: CBC News August 27, 2020 13:30 UTC