US : The United States gives Mali roughly $ 140 million each year . AU : African Union suspends Mali after elections , will impose sanctions . The Mali rebels take advantage of the political situation . Military leaders say they will hold elections .
NEW : The United States gives Mali roughly $ 140 million each year . NEW : African Union suspends Mali after coup , will consider sanctions . The Tuareg rebels take advantage of the political chaos . Military leaders say they will hold elections .