Charges against Choguel Maiga comes as the military intensifies a crackdown on dissent in the West African country.

Choguel Maiga, the former prime minister of Mali, was taken into custody on Wednesday after he was charged with embezzlement.

Eight of his ex-colleagues from his time as prime minister had also been placed in custody, although his ex-chief of staff has been released.

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Former Mali prime minister Choguel Maiga has been jailed on corruption charges he denies, as the ruling junta intensifies its ...