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The head of the United Nations mission in Mali El Ghassim Wane says that conducting UN peacekeeping operations is "nearly impossible" without the consent of the host country. SOUNDBITE
ECOWAS meets again with the country's military junta in Bamako after Rebel soldiers seized Keita and other leaders after a mutiny on Tuesday, dealing another deep blow to a country already struggling with a brutal Islamist insurgency and widespread public discontent over its government. IMAGES of the meeting
Mali has a new prime minister to replace Cheick Modibo Diarra who was arrested and then resigned earlier this week. Next, in Ghana, a new middle class is emerging, but not everyone is reaping the profits. Finally, we find out why Togo's team captain and star striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he's boycotting the African Cup of Nations tournament.
The UN Security Council approves a resolution authorizing the UN mission to withdraw from Iraq by the end of 2025. IMAGES
General Mahamat Idriss Deby, head of the Chadian junta, votes at a polling station in N'djamena. The presidential election marks an end of a three year military rule, with an unprecedented match between Deby and his prime minister, Succes Masra, the former opponent of his regime. IMAGES
Outgoing president of Guatemala Alejandro Giammattei casts his vote in the country's presidential elections. Many voters doubt the election will fix the country's severe problems with poverty, crime and corruption. IMAGES