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Mali’s promise of democracy fades as junta extends Assimi Goita’s rule
Modern Ghana
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Five years after taking power by force, Mali's junta leader, General Assimi Goita, has abandoned his promise of a democratic transition, extending his military rule for at least five more years without an election. Goita, 41, burst onto the public...
Mali junta chief extends army rule by five years, rules out elections
Africanews
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July 4, 2025
The bill granting Gen. Assimi Goita an unelected presidential mandate was approved by Mali's transitional parliament on Thursday. The text of the bill reads that Goita's mandate can be 'renewed as many times as necessary' without elections. The...
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...
Mali: High number of EXPO 2027 participants an honour to Serbia
Tanjug
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July 4, 2025
BELGRADE - Serbia's First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Friday many countries had identified the significance of participating in EXPO 2027 Belgrade and that the high number of confirmed attendances was a great honour to...
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,...
3 Indians abducted in Mali: Woman says she is unable to contact her son working in that country
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 5, 2025
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 resident of Samarajhol village...
AfDB, GIIF to develop Volta Economic Corridor
Graphic
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July 5, 2025
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed an agreement to collaborate with the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) and the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat in an ambitious effort to reposition the Volta Lake as a multimodal transport spine...
Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power
BBC
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Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has been granted a five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, which is renewable without elections. The junta leader, who has seized power twice, had promised the return of democracy last...
Atiku Slams President Tinubu As Nigeria's Exclusion From US-Africa Summit Sparks Outrage
Sahara Reporters
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu's administration over Nigeria's exclusion from a high-profile US-Africa summit hosted by Donald Trump. The summit, scheduled for July 9, will feature leaders from Gabon,...
Mali's transitional council approves revised charter allowing renewable 5-year term
Xinhua News Agency
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BAMAKO, July 3 (Xinhua) -- Mali's National Transitional Council (CNT) on Thursday unanimously approved a revision of the country's transition charter, granting a renewable five-year term to the transitional government starting from the...
Odisha woman worried about son’s safety in West African, Mali
The Siasat Daily
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July 5, 2025
Berhampur: 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 resident of...
Sports Minister rallies support for Black Queens ahead of WAFCON 2025
Joy FM
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July 5, 2025
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has sent a heartfelt message of support to the Black Queens as they gear up for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Ghana has been drawn into Group C alongside South Africa, Mali, and Tanzania....
3 Indians abducted in Mali; woman unable to contact son
Orissa Post
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July 5, 2025
Berhampur: 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 Saturday. P Narasama, a resident of Samarajhol...
AfDB Backs Ghana’s Volta Corridor in $Billion 24-Hour Economy Push
News Ghana
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July 5, 2025
Multimodal trade spine targets landlocked Sahel markets The African Development Bank (AfDB) has formalized support for Ghana’s Volta Economic Corridor through a landmark agreement with the government, advancing a critical pillar of President...
Ghana Launches Volta Corridor to Anchor 24-Hour Economy
News Ghana
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July 3, 2025
President John Mahama has officially launched the Volta Economic Corridor, designating it as the strategic anchor for his flagship 24-Hour Economy policy. The initiative, unveiled Wednesday, aims to transform the Volta River Basin into a logistics...
Ghana, AfDB sign landmark deal
Business Ghana
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Strategic partnership under Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Flagship to transform Lake Volta into Regional Hub, boosting AfCFTA integration and Sahel connectivity The African Development Bank today signed a landmark Letter of Intent (LoI) with the...
Odia Youth Among Three Indians Abducted by Al-Qaeda-Linked Terror Group in Mali
Pragativadi
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July 5, 2025
An Odia youth is among three Indian nationals abducted by a terror group linked to Al-Qaeda in Mali, West Africa, triggering shock and concern in his native village and calls for swift government action. The victim, P. Venkataraman from...
Ganjam Youth Among 3 Indians Abducted By Al-Qaeda-Linked Militants In Mali
Ommcom News
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July 5, 2025
Bhubaneswar: In a distressing development, it has come to the fore that a 28-year-old man from Odisha, among three Indian nationals, has been abducted by Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Mali, West Africa. According to reports, P Venkataramana, from...
African Gold
Investing News Network
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July 3, 2025
African Gold Ltd is involved in the business of mineral exploration. It shows an interest in Agboville Gold Project, Kedougou-Kenieba Project, and many more. The company's operating segment includes Exploration and evaluation of Minerals in Cote...