The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), has effectively cut off Mali from the rest of West Africa. The block of 50 countries have closed borders and ceased trade with the country.

Mali faces isolation as West African union shuts borders and ceases trade

In response to the delay in the promised election, sweeping economic sanctions have been imposed in Mali. West Africa's main regional bloc has also agreed to close its borders with the coup hit nation.

Growing international concern over the situation in Mali

Amid a growing political crisis, the West African regional bloc Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Mali's membership in response to last week's military coup.

West African bloc ECOWAS suspends Mali's membership over military coup

Mali's interim leaders have been arrested in a second military coup in the space of 9 months. Why is the West African country stuck in this cycle of instability? Will the junta keep its promise of elections next year? Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Another military coup in Mali

Military officers in Mali detained the president, prime minister and defence minister of the interim government deepening political chaos in the country just nine months after a military coup overthrew its previous leader.

Mali: Military detain president, prime minister and defence minister

The junta that seized power in Mali wants a military-led transitional body to rule for three years, and has accepted that ousted president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita return home

Mali Junta wants military govt to rule for three years