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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...
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...
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...
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...
Niger Army Reports 10 Soldiers Slain in Terrorist Attack
News Central TV
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July 5, 2025
A double assault on Friday by suspected terrorists near Niger’s western frontier with Burkina Faso claimed the lives of 10 soldiers, authorities confirmed, while reporting that 41 of the attackers had been killed. The West African nation, now...
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...
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...
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,...
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....
Juventus Interested In Spurs Midfielder Bissouma – Report
Daily Independent
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July 5, 2025
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...
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...
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...
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...
NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body
Tribune Online
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July 4, 2025
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 to restart production at Loulo‑Gounkoto gold mine
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 28, 2025
Mali has announced plans to restart operations at Barrick Gold’s Loulo-Gounkoto complex and will be done under the supervision of a court-appointed administrator, following a state seizure earlier this month. Reason for halt and resumption of...
Why Wagner’s exit poses grave consequences for Mali — Ex diplomat
Daily Trust
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July 4, 2025
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,...
3rd July :India on Dalai Lama, Mali abduction, US trade deal.
India Today
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July 4, 2025
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...
Sahel nations unite under new agricultural seed alliance to strengthen food security
Business Insider Africa
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July 4, 2025
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...