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Goïta’s indefinite mandate raises alarm over Mali’s democratic future
Daily Trust
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General Assimi Goïta, Mali’s junta leader, has signed a controversial law granting himself a five-year presidential mandate — renewable indefinitely and without election — sparking widespread concern over the country’s democratic trajectory. The...
Africa May Be on the Cusp of a Soccer Golden Age
New Lines Magazine
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July 15, 2025
African soccer is at a crossroads. It has a rich history that is often forgotten, ignored or misconstrued by wealthier parts of the world. On the one hand, the problems of an underresourced, chronically exploited and, frankly, corrupt ecosystem of...
.Les Migrants Gambiens en Mauritanie Font Face à des Arrestations Arbitraires et à des Déportations
The Voice Gambia
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July 15, 2025
Par: Haddy Touray Des dizaines de Gambiens furieux résidant en Mauritanie ont lancé un appel urgent au gouvernement de Banjul, affirmant qu’ils subissent un harcèlement constant, des arrestations et détentions arbitraires, ainsi que des...
2024 Women’s AFCON: Ghana drawn against Algeria in Quarterfinals; to play Morocco or Mali in semis
Citi Sports Online
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July 15, 2025
Ghana’s Black Queens are riding on a high wave after progressing to the quarterfinals of the CAF Women’s AFCON for the first time since 2016. The Black Queens beat Tanzania 4-1 to finish second in Group C behind defending champions South Africa in...
Ayra Starr joins Giants of Africa Festival 2025
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria’s music superstar, Ayra Starr, has joined the 2025 Giant of Africa Festival, an event organised by the non-profit organisation to empower African youths through basketball. Giant of Africa founder, Masai Ujiri, yesterday, announced the...
Senegal becomes ninth African country to eliminate trachoma
Medical News
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July 15, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Senegal as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. Senegal becomes the ninth country in WHO's African Region to have achieved this feat. "I commend Senegal for freeing its population...
Mali Denounces Czech Republic Over Denied Visas
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Mali issued a strong denunciation on Monday regarding the Czech Republic’s decision to withhold entry visas for its national team set to participate in the FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup. According to a statement from the Foreign...
WAFCON 2024: Ghana Faces Algeria July 19
News Central TV
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July 15, 2025
The Black Queens of Ghana will face Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Ghana secured their spot in the knockout stage by finishing second in Group C. Their tournament journey began with a 2-0...
8 African countries battling massive humanitarian crises with little global attention
Business Insider Africa
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July 15, 2025
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) 2024 report shows eight African countries face some of the world’s most overlooked humanitarian crises, driven by conflict, climate shocks, and displacement, yet met with limited funding, media coverage, and...
Banyana Banyana thrash Mali 4-0 to reach Wafcon quarterfinals in style
Witness
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July 15, 2025
Home/News/KZN/Banyana Banyana thrash Mali 4-0 to reach Wafcon quarterfinals in style KZNNewsSport 12 hours ago Akheel Sewsunker 1 minute read Banyana Banyana cruised past Mali in their final Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) group match as...
Researcher: Chinese Assistance to Mali May Bring Unintended Consequences
Africa Defense Forum
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July 15, 2025
In September 2024, Col. Assimi Goïta, Mali’s junta leader, traveled to Beijing to visit Norinco, a weapons manufacturing company. Mali and Norinco signed an agreement that will provide Bamako with military equipment, training and defense-related...
Highlights and goals: South Africa 4-0 Mali in African Women's Cup of Nations
VAVEL
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July 14, 2025
Minute 90' Additional time Three minutes were added to the second half and the score remained 4-0 in favor of South Africa, there was no attempt by Mali to reverse the result, they never found themselves on the field. Minute 86' South Africa...
Video: Coach hails Banyana Banyana’s statement win over Mali
Alex News
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July 15, 2025
Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis praised her charges for a ‘statement’ 4-0 victory over Mali last night to seal top position in Group C at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) in Morocco. According to The Citizen, the reigning...
Barrick Gold shifts focus to Zambia with $2 billion investment deal amid Mali tensions
Zambian Observer
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July 15, 2025
Barrick Gold shifts focus to Zambia with $2 billion investment deal amid Mali tensions Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold Corporation is ramping up its investment in Zambia with a $2 billion expansion plan, a move seen as a strategic pivot amid...
Banyana Banyana smash Mali to cruise into WAFCON quarters
ESPN U.S.
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July 15, 2025
Leonard Solms CloseJack of all sporting trades. Author of my 11-year-old self's fantasy story about his road to FIFA World Cup glory. Perfecting the art of writing about people who do what I said I was going to do. Jul 15, 2025, 02:53 AM ET South...
Banyana need a point to be sure against Mali, but might be safe with a defeat
Sowetan
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July 13, 2025
Caf competitions use the head-to-head results in matches between sides level on points as the first level of criteria. If South Africa lose and Ghana beat Tanzania, Mali would end in first and Banyana and the Black Queens would be level on four...
Afrique de l’Ouest : cinq leçons pour comprendre la vague de coups d’État et préserver la démocratie
The Conversation
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July 14, 2025
Août 2025 marque les cinq ans du coup d’État au Mali. En 2020, des soldats ont renversé le président Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. Ce coup a bouleversé la vie politique malienne. Mais il a aussi ouvert la voie à une série de prises de pouvoir militaires...
WAFCON 2024 Quarter-Final Fixtures Confirmed As Ghana, South Africa Cruise Through
Naija News
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July 15, 2025
The line-up for the quarter-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 has been confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage on Monday night. Naija News reports that Ghana’s Black Queens recently booked their place in the...
3 projects exemplifying the uptake of digital solutions in Africa
ESI Africa
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July 14, 2025
Beninese, Nigerian and Kenyan projects have been selected among The Elites nominees into how digitalisation forms the backbone of smart solutions, changing the way that people in Africa interact with power, energy and water. Planning and...
Banyana cruise into WAFCON quarter-finals with emphatic win over Mali
Daily News
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July 14, 2025
Banyana Banyana produced a dominant display at Stade Moulay Hassan on Monday night, brushing aside Mali 4-0 to seal top spot in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) group. The defending champions came out with intent, wasting no time in...