Sports Minister rallies support for Black Queens ahead of WAFCON 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....

Juventus Interested In Spurs Midfielder Bissouma – Report

1 Juventus are reportedly interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma, as the Bianconeri continue to look to reinforce their squad. According to what has been reported by the Gazzetta dello Sport, via TMW, Juventus’ desire to...

Mali army reports co-ordinated attacks on its positions

Odisha woman worried about son’s safety in West African, Mali

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...

3 Indians abducted in Mali; woman unable to contact son

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...

Mali finalises takeover of gold mines abandoned by foreign operators

Mali has officially completed its takeover of the Yatela and Morila gold mines, both previously abandoned by their foreign owners, the government announced over the weekend. The move aligns with a growing trend among junta-led West African nations...

Odia Youth Among Three Indians Abducted by Al-Qaeda-Linked Terror Group in Mali

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

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...

President of EBID urges graduates to champion problem-solving innovation for Africa’s growth

The Chancellor of the Nobel International Business University (NiBS), Dr George Agyekum Donkor, has urged graduates to champion innovation and advance policies that not only address Africa’s most pressing challenges but also safeguard the...

Mali completes takeover of gold mines abandoned by foreign companies

Open this photo in gallery:The Yatela mine in Mali’s western Kayes region was abandoned in 2016 after Sadiola Exploration Company determined that low prices made operations uneconomical despite unexploited reserves.Supplied Mali has completed its...

NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has been elected President of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa (NNHRI-WA). Ojukwu’s election took place during...

Mali: Works to build EXPO 2027 complex proceeding as planned

BELGRADE - Serbian Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Monday works to build the EXPO 2027 complex were proceeding as planned and that any deviations from the schedule were tackled in a timely manner. "We kicked off the working week with a...

3rd July :India on Dalai Lama, Mali abduction, US trade deal.

On News at 7, this 3rd July, Abhishek Mishra brings you the day's most crucial headlines. India rejects China’s claim over Dalai Lama’s successor, says only the Dalai Lama can decide. Three Indians abducted by al-Qaida-linked terrorists in Mali...

Why Wagner’s exit poses grave consequences for Mali — Ex diplomat

The recent announcement by Russia’s Wagner mercenary group of its withdrawal from Mali has ignited fresh concerns about security, sovereignty, and humanitarian access across West Africa. The paramilitary force announced the move on June 6,...

Sahel nations unite under new agricultural seed alliance to strengthen food security

The AES - Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have come together to create the Alliance of Agricultural Seed Producers of the Sahel (APSA-Sahel), with the aim of strengthening regional food sovereignty and promoting locally adapted seed systems tailored...

Trump to notify countries of tariffs up to 70% as trade talks reach critical stage President Trump had set a July 9 deadline for countries to reach deals with the U.S. to avoid higher import duties he has threatened. Read More »

(Bloomberg) -- Most Read from Bloomberg US President Donald Trump said his administration will probably start notifying trading partners Friday of the new US tariff on their exports effective Aug. 1, while reiterating a preference for simplicity...

Three Indian workers abducted at cement plant in Mali

Mali: Three Indian nationals working at the Diamond Cement plant in Kayes were kidnapped after armed assailants carried out a coordinated attack on the facility on 1 July 2025. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the incident was part...

School Assembly News Headlines Today: Top International, Sports And National News For July 4

School Assembly News Headlines Today, July 4: Every headline makes a larger global impact, regardless of whether it belongs to politics, international affairs, sports, entertainment, or business. July 4 brings some strong and impactful headlines,...

JNIM Attacks Across Mali; Biya Faces Challengers in Cameroon: Africa File, July 3, 2025

To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributor: Miles Charles Key Takeaways: Cameroon. Cameroonian President Paul Biya is facing a...

NHRC’s head elected president of West Africa’s human rights institutions network

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, on Thursday promised to promote cooperation among West African States for the protection of human rights. He gave this assurance while accepting to serve as the...