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Mali’s ex-President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, who was ousted in a coup remaining month, has left the nation.
Mr Keïta, 75, has flown to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for medical remedy after affected by a minor stroke, navy officers talked about.
The junta is at current in talks with opposition and civil society groups a few transition to civilian rule.
It says it will step down in two years, nevertheless West African leaders want a sooner change of power.
Mr Keïta was overthrown on 18 August following mass protests in opposition to his rule over corruption, the mismanagement of the financial system and a dispute over legislative elections.
The coup sparked worldwide condemnation, nonetheless it was welcomed by many Malians.
Mr Keïta was detained by the navy, nevertheless later freed.
On Thursday, he left a hospital inside the capital, Bamako, after a two-day maintain all through which he was dealt with for a minor stroke, AFP info firm reported.
His former chief of employees talked about he may presumably be away for as a lot as15 days.
The coup leaders have promised to respect worldwide agreements on combating jihadists. Lots of of French, African and UN troops are based inside the nation to take care of the militants.
