 Now we'll take you to other parts of Africa. Ivory Coast has accused Mali of blackmail over 46 Ivorian troops who have been detained by Bamako and called for West African leaders to discuss the crisis as soon as possible. The government's National Security Council said in a statement that Mali's really junta last week tied the troops' release to the extradition of Malians living in Ivory Coast, a condition that amounts to unacceptable blackmail. It reiterated a call for the soldiers' immediate release and urged a meeting of leaders of the regional bloc echoers as soon as possible.