France welcomes a deal by coup leaders to restore power to a civilian government . The parties agree to set up a transition process leading to a presidential election . The election comes after rebels declare victory for themselves in northern Mali . The international community had imposed restrictions on Mali amid turmoil .
France welcomes a deal by coup leaders to restore power to a civilian government . The parties agree to set up a transition process leading to a presidential election . The announcement comes after rebels declare independence for territory in northern Mali . The international community had imposed restrictions on Mali amid turmoil .