Tensions continue to rise in Mali as political parties prepare for a major protest in Bamako on Friday, May 9th. This latest move is aimed at pressuring the military-led government to reverse its controversial dissolution of political parties and end the ongoing transitional period.

The call for demonstration comes just days after political leaders were blocked from meeting at the Bamako Cultural Centre by a crowd of military supporters. Despite the setback, opposition leaders remain resolute in their demand for a return to constitutional order.

Friday’s protest is expected to draw significant attention, as frustration grows over the military’s increasing grip on the country’s political space.