Daily brief
Senegal's parliament backed an electoral reform that could allow opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to run for president.
Russian President Putin held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi as challenges mount for Russia's Africa Corps in Mali.
France faces difficulties in addressing the crisis in Mali.
Russian influence in Mali is questioned following the death of a Russian general.
Mali's junta leader Goïta met with the Russian ambassador, the presidency reported.