President Cyril Ramaphosa said he had learnt with concern of developments in the Republic of Mali, which have led to the forced resignation of the President of Mali Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. Ramaphosa, as Chair of the African Union, condemned the unconstitutional change of government in Mali.
Ramaphosa has demanded the release from detention of the President, the Prime Minister, Ministers and other Government executives.
In a statement, Ramaphosa also called for an immediate return to civilian rule and for the military to return to their barracks.
He also urged the people of Mali, political parties and civil society, to observe the rule of law and engage in peaceful dialogue in order to resolve their challenges.
Meanwhile, West African leaders escalated pressure on Mali’s ruling junta late Thursday, calling on them to allow the country’s democratically elected President’s return to power as the mutinous soldiers, who overthrew him, insisted his midnight
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