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Mali arrests generals, French national accused in 'destabilisation' plot
Times LIVE
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Mali's military-led government has arrested two generals and a French national, accusing them of participating in an alleged plot to destabilise the West African nation, according to a government statement and state-owned media. Mali has endured...
Mali Government Arrests Dozens Of Soldiers In Fear Of Coup
The Organization for World Peace
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August 17, 2025
On August 10th, 2025, dozens of soldiers, including a prominent general, were arrested over an alleged coup attempt against the ruling junta in Mali. One of the arrestees was General Abass Dembele, a former governor of the central Mopti region....
Explaining Mali’s democratic breakdown: Weak institutions, extra-institutional channels, and insecurity as a trigger
The Brookings Institution
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Toggle section navigation Sections Print In the past decade, the world has witnessed Mali’s democratic breakdown. Mali and some of the other Sahelian countries, such as Burkina Faso, Niger, and Guinea, diverge from most contemporary cases of...
Moroccan feminist, health at risk, denied release over blasphemy
The New Arab
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August 28, 2025
The largest human rights organisation in Morocco, the AMDH, condemned her detention as "a violation of freedom of expression." [Getty] A Moroccan court has denied the release of feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar, keeping her behind bars despite...
Mali hosts premiere of reparations documentary
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 18, 2025
A documentary, which sheds critical light on the call for reparations from former colonial powers has been premiered in Bamako, Mali. The documentary “Reparations: The Colonial Debt”, produced under the Réveil d’Afrik initiative, and directed by...
Al Qaeda-linked group claims to kill 21 soldiers in Mali
Africanews
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August 21, 2025
Jihadist group, Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) said it killed 21 soldiers and captured two others in a wide-scale attack in Mali on Tuesday, a U.S intelligence NGO reports. JNIM said they had taken control of military barracks and...
Navi Mumbai News: 42 Protected Munia Birds Rescued In Ulwe, 2 Traffickers Arrested - VIDEO
Free Press Journal
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August 21, 2025
Navi Mumbai: A total of 42 protected Munia birds were rescued by the Forest Department in Ulwe Node, Panvel, during an anti-trafficking operation. Two traffickers were arrested in the raid, which was carried out with the help of the Wildlife...
Davido, Burna Boy Lead As AFRIMA Awards Releases Nominees
Naija News
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August 28, 2025
Naija News reports that the nominees include established performers such as Davido, Burna Boy, Fally Ipupa, El Grande Toto, DJ Maphorisa, and Amr Diab. Rising artistes like Shallipopi, Himra, Moliy, Ayra Starr, Juma Jux, and Senegal’s Mia Guissé...
India Exim Bank signs $40 mn credit line agreement with ECOWAS Bank to boost trade with Africa
Times of Oman
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New Delhi: The Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) and ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) have signed a commercial credit line agreement of $40 million. The agreement will create new opportunities for Indian businesses to...
Business News | India Exim Bank Signs $40 Mn Credit Line Agreement with ECOWAS Bank to Boost Trade with Africa
Latestly
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August 21, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): The Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) and ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) have signed a commercial credit line agreement of USD 40 million. The agreement will create new...
21 soldiers killed in widescale attacks in Mali, says Al Qaeda-linked JNIM
Times LIVE
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Al Qaeda-linked militants killed 21 soldiers during coordinated attacks in Mali on Tuesday, according to the SITE Intelligence Group, a US-based non-governmental organisation that tracks online reports by Islamist militants. Jama'at Nusrat...
"The Dutch market continues to show strong demand for Ivoirian coconuts"
Fresh Plaza
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August 27, 2025
European demand for coconuts from Côte d'Ivoire has been low over the past month, but this has been offset by strong demand in West African markets, according to Nestor Beugre, CEO of Ivoire Agri. The grower says, "As every year, we had a busy...
Mali Detains Generals and French National Over Foiled Coup Attempt
teleSUR
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Mali’s junta says it has foiled a coup plot, detaining senior generals and a French national, amid growing political repression and escalating insecurity in the Sahel. Authorities accused a French citizen and senior officers of coordinating a coup...
Sports18 minutes ago Nigeria, Cameroon, Benin Set For Final Women’s AFCON 2026 Qualifiers In October The final round of qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco will take place from 20th to 28th October, 2025.…
Naija News
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August 28, 2025
The final round of qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco will take place from 20th to 28th October, 2025. Ten-time WAFCON winners and defending champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria are facing the...
Two Models, One Continent: How India, China and Russia Engage Africa
Capital FM Kenya
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August 27, 2025
Africa’s political map in 2025 reflects starkly different approaches by major powers. India has doubled down on quiet, government-to-government cooperation—building hospitals, training naval crews, financing SMEs, and supplying affordable...
21 soldiers killed in attacks in Mali
Japan Today
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August 20, 2025
Al Qaida-linked militants killed 21 soldiers during coordinated attacks in Mali on Tuesday, according to the SITE Intelligence Group, a U.S.-based non-governmental organization that tracks online reports by Islamist militants. Jama'at Nusrat...
Al Qaeda-linked militants kill 21 soldiers in Mali
Yahoo News
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Aug 20 (Reuters) – Al Qaeda-linked militants killed 21 soldiers during coordinated attacks in Mali on Tuesday, according to the SITE Intelligence Group, a U.S.-based non-governmental organization that tracks online reports by Islamist militants....
Sports31 minutes ago NPFL: Remo Stars Land Malian Duo, Warri Wolves Unveil 12 Signings, Wikki Tourists, Akwa United Announce New Coaches The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reigning champions, Remo Stars, have secured the services of Malian Duo,…
Naija News
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August 20, 2025
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) reigning champions, Remo Stars, have secured the services of Malian Duo, midfielder Chaka Coulibaly and striker Adama Goïta on a two-year deal. Coulibaly joined the NPFL champions from Association...
Report: Hawks to add big man N’Faly Dante
Peachtree Hoops - Georgia
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August 16, 2025
The Atlanta Hawks added to their rebuilt big man core today in reportedly signing N’Faly Dante, who spent last season with the Houston Rockets after being undrafted in 2024.Michael Scotto of HoopsHype was the first to report the news:N’Faly Dante...
Al Qaeda-linked group says 21 soldiers killed in widescale attacks in Mali
WHTC - Michigan
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(Reuters) -Al Qaeda-linked militants killed 21 soldiers during coordinated attacks in Mali on Tuesday, according to the SITE Intelligence Group, a U.S.-based non-governmental organization that tracks online reports by Islamist militants. Jama’at...