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Mali abduction: Family of Telangana man seeks govt intervention
The Federal
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July 6, 2025
Hyderabad, Jul 5 (PTI) The family of a 45-year-old man from Telangana, who was abducted in the West African nation of Mali, is in distress and appealing for government intervention to secure his release. Amaralingeswara Rao's wife Venkataramana on...
ICC Under Fire Over ‘Bias’ Against Africa
Leadership
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July 6, 2025
The International Criminal Court (ICC), whichw was created in 2002, was intended to provide impartial justice for the most serious crimes: genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Yet, more than two decades after its creation, the ICC is...
"Terrorists are demanding ransom in exchange for people": Relative of Odisha youth abducted by Al-Qaeda in Mali
Birmingham Star - Alabama
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Ganjam (Odisha) [India], July 6 (ANI): Brother in law of P Venkataraman, a resident of Odisha's Ganjam district who is among the three Indians abducted by an al-Qaeda linked terrorist group in West Africa's Mali has said that the terrorists are...
Black Feminist Book Club Reads: My Country, Africa
Creative Loafing - Georgia
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From the venue: The Charis Black Feminist Book Club Returns! Many of you told us you missed participating in the first iteration of this book club, hosted by Dr. Susana Morris. We are excited to bring back The Black Feminist Book Club with former...
Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report
Punch
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July 5, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a new report...
CAF President hails Morocco's role in advancing women's AFCON
Hespress
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July 5, 2025
Morocco has always played its part in advancing football in general, and women’s football in particular, said the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe. “I would like to thank HM King Mohammed VI, and the...
Mali Women vs Tanzania Women Prediction and Betting Tips | 7th July 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Mali Women and Tanzania Women lock horns at the Berkane Stadium in Morocco on Monday in their opening game of the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Ranked 78th in the world, Les Aiglonnes are marking their return to the tournament after missing...
Marie Kore International Tournament set to ignite Rugby fever in Abidjan
Joy FM
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July 5, 2025
The 1st Edition of the Marie Kore International Tournament is set to kick off on July 5th and 6th, 2025, at the Technical High School in Abidjan. This highly anticipated event will feature young rugby talents from around Africa, with national...
Fireworks in Morocco as African Women Go To War
Prompt News Online
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July 5, 2025
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau Barely few hours now, the best of women’s football in Africa will kick off with top of the bill clash between the host Morocco and Zambia at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat by 9 pm local time, promising to be...
Ghana, AfDB sign deal to develop Volta economic corridor
Ghana News Agency
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July 5, 2025
By Edward Dankwah Accra, July 05, GNA – The African Development Bank has signed a Letter of Intent with the Government to support the development of the Volta Economic Corridor, a transformative initiative under the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated...
CAF President Commends Morocco’s Football Development as WAFCON Kicks Off
Morocco World News
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July 5, 2025
Mrirt — African Football Confederation (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe commended Morocco’s ongoing contribution to African football development. As the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, which runs from July 5-26 in Morocco, is kicking off tonight,...
Kidnap of 3 Indians in Mali: Odisha woman fears her son is one of them
The Federal
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July 5, 2025
Berhampur (Odisha), Jul 5 (PTI) A woman in Odisha's Ganjam district has moved police stating that she is unable to contact her son, who is working at a cement factory in the West African country of Mali, an official said on Saturday. P Narasama, a...
New West African flight route set to boost trade between Ghana, Burkina Faso
Business Insider Africa
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July 5, 2025
The inaugural flight landed on July 1, 2025, at Ouagadougou International Airport and was preceded by a ceremony in Accra. Reports read that the Airline will operate three flights weekly, supporting the objectives of the African Continental Free...
Black Queens eye redemption against South Africa
Business Ghana
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Ghana’s Black Queens kick off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in Morocco with a renewed sense of purpose — not to chase the trophy at all costs but to reclaim their lost glory as one of the continent’s footballing...
LoP Naveen Patnaik Urges MEA to Rescue Abducted Ganjam Youth from Mali
Pragativadi
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July 5, 2025
Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik has voiced deep concern over the alleged abduction of P. Venkat Raman, a 28-year-old native of Samarajhol village in Hinjilicut block, Ganjam district, who went missing in the...
Ganjam Youth Kidnapped in Mali, Odisha Govt Initiates Rescue Operations
Pragativadi
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July 5, 2025
An Odia youth from Samarjhola village in Ganjam district has been kidnapped in the West African nation of Mali. The victim, identified as P. Venkat Raman, was reportedly abducted from the Diamond Cement factory in Mali, where he was employed under...
Sports Minister Kofi Adams rallies support for Black Queens ...
Modern Ghana
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Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has extended a message of encouragement to the Black Queens as they prepare for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Ghana finds itself in a competitive Group C, where they...
Naveen Seeks Jaishankar’s Intervention For Safe Release Of Odisha Man Abducted In Mali
Ommcom News
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July 5, 2025
Bhubaneswar: Leader of the Opposition in the Odisha Assembly and BJD President Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to intervene personally for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident reportedly...
Naveen Patnaik seeks Jaishankar’s help for safe return of ‘abducted’ Odisha youth from Mali
Orissa Post
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July 5, 2025
Bhubaneswar/Berhampur: BJD chief Naveen Patnaik Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of...
Orange Supports The 2025 Women's Africa Cup Of Nations And Affirms Its Commitment To Inclusion And The Visibility Of Women In African Football
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) PARIS, France, July 5, 2025/APO Group/ -- As an official partner of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) ( ) reaffirms its commitment to a more inclusive, equitable,...