Why is Mali facing sanctions from its neighbours?

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West African leaders have imposed sanctions on Mali’s military government. They have been calling for a return to civilian rule since a military coup in 2020. Mali has experienced a second coup since then. And elections which were planned for February are now facing a lengthy delay. Mali’s leaders have called the sanctions illegal. But will the measures encourage them to bring forward the elections? And what does it all mean for people in Mali? Host: Alan Kasujja (@kasujja) Reporting: Beverly Ochieng (@beverlyochieng)