This archive report was first published on 10 July 2020.
On July 10, 2020, Mali's capital Bamako witnessed a violent protest against President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The protest, which turned violent, saw protesters block two of the city's main bridges and hurl stones at the parliament.
According to AFP journalists, the protest was a direct response to President Keita's leadership, with many Malians expressing their discontent with the current state of affairs in the country.
The protest marked a significant escalation in the opposition to President Keita's rule, with many calling for his resignation.
