Tensions continue to flare between the ex-rebels of the Coordination of Azawad Movements (CMA) and the Malian authorities in the north of the country as both parties accuse each other of violating the ceasefire signed in 2014.
The Permanent Strategic Framework comprising of peace agreement signatories, announced it is ready to defend itself militarily if the army attacks.
Maty Sy brings more details in this report,
