Thank you for joining us on france 24. Former Prime Minister off mali Ibrahim Boubacar keita looks certain to be declared the winner. It removes the specter of a legal battle. They have until friday to officially announce the result of the runoff, a with everything indicating that Ibrahim Boubacar keita was surging ahead, Soumaila Cisse gave his concession in person. I paid him a visit because it eldersadition to see the to congratulate them and reassure them. I went with my wife and my children. He gave me a warm welcome. It was a moment of great congeniality. Moreover, i wanted to show i was republican, recognizing my defeat. I recognize my defeat and take responsibility. Right now, we need to focus on the future and i sincerely wish president Ibrahim Boubacar keita all the best. The words of Soumaila Cisse on his concession. The french president Francois Hollande has extended his congratulations to Ibrahim Boubacar keita, saying parents will always stand by malis side. Ibrahim bouba
Watched by huge crowds. Welcome to bbc news. We started in the us and that you turn by the nfl. Four years ago one american Football Player knelt when the National Anthem was played in a protest against Police Brutality towards black americans. Many other players followed Colin Kapernicks example, he was sanctioned by the games governing body. Since the death in custody of george floyd, taking the knee as its now called has been repeated at demonstrations around the country. And now the National Football league, the nfl, has completely reversed its earlier position. Where the National Football league condemn racism. We the National Foot or leg admitted we we re National Foot or leg admitted we were wrong for not listening to nfl players earlier and encouraging all to speak out and peacefully protest National Football league. We the National Foot for leave believe black lives matter. Ive personally protest with you and want to be part of the much needed change in this country. During th
Four years ago, one american Football Player knelt when the National Anthem was played in a protest against Police Brutality towards black americans. Many other players followed Colin Kapernicks example, but he was sanctioned by the games governing body and has failed to find a team since 2017. Since the death in custody of george floyd, taking the knee, as its now called, has been repeated at demonstrations around the country and beyond, while many leading Football Players have shown their anger byjoining in or staging their own protests. And now the National Football league, the nfl, has completely reversed its earlier position on taking the knee. We, the National Football league, condemn racism. We admit we were wrong for not listening to nfl players earlier, and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. We, the National Football league, believe black lives matter. I personally protest with you, and want to be part of the much needed change in this country. During the recen
A court in Mali has sentenced a well-known academic to two years in prison, one of which is suspended, for criticising the military regime, his lawyer said.
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