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Two years ago he suffered a minor stroke but the cause of his death on Sunday was not immediately clear.

He died at 09:00 GMT at his home in the capital Bamako, a member of his family told AFP news agency.

Mr Keïta led Mali for seven years until 2020, when he was ousted in a coup after huge anti-government protests over his handling of jihadist unrest.

An economic crisis and disputed elections also fuelled the demonstrations against his rule.

Mr Keïta was involved in politics for more than three decades, serving as a socialist prime minister from 1994 to 2000.

Rest in peace to him, Mali is in turpsy turvy today due to the disinclination of the military to leave power.

Marlian.

The life of a man! "Oh teach us to number our days..."

rest in peace sir. The country still in chaos

chatinent:
Marlian.

lol, which one are you talking about?

Hisbah21:
rest in peace sir. The country still in chaos

very sad, the army doesn't want to hand over to civilian

LordIsaac:
The life of a man! "Oh teach us to number our days..."

the inevitable end of every mortal

God1000:
very sad, the army doesn't want to hand over to civilian

indeed sir

The God that did it for Mali, Nigerians are calling upon thee