The Malian transitional president Colonel Assimi Goïta has initiated an inter-Malian dialogue for peace and national reconciliation today.

The objective of this decision is to unite the various driving forces within the nation at a discussion table, fostering a strengthened sense of coexistence.

This development comes amidst the arrest of several political figures and strained diplomatic relations with Algeria, the overseer of the peace accord.

Oge Obierika with more Details in this report by WADRs Bamako correspondent, Aliou Thiam.