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MEA demands immediate measures to rescue 3 Indians kidnapped by Al-Qaeda-linked outfit in Mali
The ministry of external affairs (MEA) demanded immediate measures to rescue three Indians who were reportedly abducted by Al-Qaeda-linked terror outfit in Mali recently. The ministry said it is engaging with relevant officials to ensure the safe...

AS PRESIDENT BIO HEADS ECOWAS
If there is renewed commitment to leadership, West Africa can surmount its pressing issues, writes MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE The 67th Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States ended last...

3 Indians abducted in Mali; India asks West African nation to secure release
India on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali amid a wave of terrorist attacks in the West African country. The three Indians, “employed at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes,” were taken...

Green Climate Fund approves a record $300 million for FAO-designed projects in Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia and the Sahel
Port Moresby/Rome - The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved projects worth more than $300 million that will protect forests in Papua New Guinea, promote sustainable fisheries in Saint Lucia, and help grow Africa’s Great Green Wall. The...

3 Indians abducted in Al-Qaeda linked terror strike in Mali, India calls it 'deplorable act of violence'
Home News 3 Indians abducted in Al-Qaeda linked terror strike in Mali, India calls it ‘deplorable act of violence’ The government has also advised all Indian citizens currently residing in Mali to “exercise utmost caution, remain vigilant and stay...
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'Deplorable act of violence': MEA urges swift action as 3 Indians abducted in Al-Qaeda linked terror strike in Mali
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday voiced concern over the kidnapping of three Indian workers from a factory in Mali’s Kayes region and urged Malian authorities to ensure their quick and safe rescue. Condemning the incident,...

3 Indians Abducted By Terrorists In Mali Ministry 'Deeply Concerned'
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) On July 1, three Indian nationals were abducted in Mali, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday, July 2, adding that it expresses "deep concern". The abduction occurred at the Diamond...

Navi Mumbai News: Khopoli Police Arrest Hotel Manager In Gurugram For Embezzling ₹11.5 Lakh; Full Amount Recovered
Khopoli Police arrest hotel manager in Gurugram for embezzling ₹11.5 lakh; money recovered | Representational Image Navi Mumbai: Khopoli Police have successfully arrested a hotel manager accused of embezzling Rs 11.5 lakh from his employer and...

3 Indians abducted in Mali; India asks West African nation to secure their safe release
New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali amid a series of terrorist attacks in various parts of the West African country. A day after the Indians were abducted, New Delhi on...

Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Put Your Shoes On by Polly Dunbar, Walker, £12.99 Late for a party, Mummy really wants Josh to put his shoes on – but he’s too lost in his imagination to hear until she shouts. Featuring a child’s inner world vividly evoked by Dunbar’s own sons’...

India News | Kin Say Oxygen Supply Break Caused Patient Death at Rajasthan Hospital, Authorities Deny Charge
Kota, Jul 3 (PTI) A 65-year-old cancer patient died at the Bundi district government hospital, with her family alleging that it was caused by an interruption in oxygen supply due to power failure, a charge denied by the hospital. As the family...

Three Indians Abducted In Terror Strike On Cement Plant In Mali, Govt Says Rescue Efforts Underway
Last Updated:July 02, 2025, 23:49 IST Three Indian nationals were abducted from Diamond Cement Factory in Mali on July 1 during a terrorist attack. Malian army soldiers are seen at the Independence Square after a mutiny, in Bamako, Mali. (IMAGE:...

Three Indians abducted in Al-Qaeda-linked terror strikes in Mali, MEA urges immediate action
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday expressed concern over the abduction of three Indian nationals, who were working in a factory in Mali's Kayes and urged the Malian authorities to act swiftly to ensure their rescue and safe...

3 Indians abducted amid terrorist attacks in Mali; New Delhi calls for safe release, condemns 'deplorable act of violence'
India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali amid a series of terrorist attacks in various parts of the West African country. Read on to know more on this. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar....

Mining Companies in Africa Adapting to the Change
On June 17, 2025, Malian government helicopters landed unannounced at the Barrick Mining complex and took away gold by escalating a dispute between the parties and also highlighting the challenges that the miners are facing as African countries...

NALAG President urges ECOWAS and AU to act on Togo crisis before it’s too late
By Jacob Aggrey As Ghana marked its first Republic National Thanksgiving Day on July 1, the President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), Hon. Alfred Asiedu Adjei, used the occasion to reflect on the country’s...

Indians Kidnapped in Mali: 3 Indian Nationals Abducted Amid Series of Terror Attacks; India Asks West African Nation To Secure Their Safe Release
New Delhi, July 2: India on Wednesday expressed deep concern over abduction of three Indian nationals in Mali amid a series of terrorist attacks in various parts of the West African country. A day after the Indians were abducted, New Delhi on...
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Mali held telephone talks
02 July 2025 58 The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and Mali held telephone talks On July 2, 2025, a telephone conversation was held between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov and the Minister of Foreign...

NALAG President appeals to ECOWAS, AU to intervene in Togo’s crisis
By Albert Allotey Accra, July 02, GNA – Mr Alfred Asiedu Adjei, the President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has called on ECOWAS and the African Union to act immediately to bring the political tension in Togo...
Africa's Challenge: Navigating Peril in a Changing Global Order
Ambassador Said Djinnit, Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki and El-Ghassim Wane|Published 2 hours ago 6min Ambassador Said Djinnit, Dr. Ibrahim Assane Mayaki and El-Ghassim Wane In July 1990, nearly thirty-five years ago, Salim Ahmed Salim, then...