Mali military debates funeral plans for ousted leader – report

The family of Mali’s late President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta is discussing plans for a national send-off with the military rulers who ousted him

, French-language broadcaster RFI reports.

Mr Keïta died at home in Bamako on Sunday at the age of 76.

RFI reports that nine top officials in the military junta visited the family overnight to offer their condolences.

The broadcaster says a funeral is expected by Thursday or Friday.

Source:Fiilafmonline/BBC