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Mali parliament grants junta leader, Goita, 5 years, renewable indefinitely term
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
Mali’s transitional parliament has formally granted military ruler Assimi Goïta a five-year presidential term, renewable indefinitely without elections, a move that deepens the country’s departure from democratic governance. The bill, approved on...
Hansi Flick rewards Mali wonderkid with Barcelona pre-season role
Sporting News
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July 7, 2025
Barcelona are getting ready for a fresh start under boss Hansi Flick after their title winning season — and one young name is already turning heads. Ibrahim Diarra, an 18-year-old talent from Mali, has reportedly earned a pre-season call-up to...
Sports Minister Backs Black Queens Ahead Of WAFCON 2025
Daily Guide
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July 7, 2025
Kofi Adams Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Adams, has sent a heartfelt message of encouragement to the Black Queens as they prepare for the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Ghana has been drawn into Group C alongside...
Tottenham report: Yves Bissouma exit emerges, with price revealed
FourFourTwo
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July 7, 2025
New Tottenham manager Thomas Frank has an almighty challenge on his hands in North London. Despite winning the Europa League and therefore qualifying for the Champions League, the club experienced their worst Premier League finish this century,...
Minister Dr. Mamadou Tangara Takes up AU Position, Tendered Resignation
The Voice Gambia
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July 4, 2025
Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, Dr Mamadou Tangara, today tendered his resignation letter to His Excellency, the President of the Republic of The Gambia, Mr. Adama Barrow. President Barrow has accepted...
Mali junta leader gets renewable five-year term without elections
Business Insider Africa
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July 4, 2025
Mali’s transitional parliament has approved a controversial bill granting junta leader General Assimi Goïta a five-year presidential term, renewable without the need for elections. This follows recommendations from an April national conference of...
Mali Coup Leader Gets Five-Year Term Renewable ‘As Many Times As Necessary’
Sahara Reporters
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Mali’s transitional parliament has granted the country’s military ruler, Gen Assimi Goïta, a new five-year presidential term that can be renewed indefinitely, cementing his grip on power and dashing hopes for an imminent return to democratic rule....
Le changement climatique a doublé le nombre de vagues de chaleur dans le monde : quel impact en Afrique ?
The Conversation
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July 7, 2025
Une étude mondiale sur les chaleurs extrêmes a révélé qu'entre mai 2024 et mai 2025, près de la moitié de la population mondiale (49 %, soit 4 milliards de personnes) a subi 30 jours supplémentaires de fortes chaleurs. Ces journées ont été plus...
Mali coup leader granted five-year term — renewable without elections
The Cable
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July 4, 2025
Assimi Goïta, Mali’s military leader, has been granted a five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, renewable without elections. The bill was unanimously approved on Thursday by 131 members of the 147 legislators that make up the...
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...
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...
GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Nationwide security vigilance is vital
The Point
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This action serves as a wake-up call for the authorities of The Gambia, Senegal and Mauritania, to work collectively to ensure proper security measures are put in place to keep their territories secure and safe. Indeed there is a need for...
Mali govt approves five more years in power for military leader Goita
TVC News Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
General Assimi Goïta, Mali’s military leader, has been granted a five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, renewable without elections. The junta commander, who has seized power twice, pledged to restore democracy last year, but...
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 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...
Twiga Stars face Mali in WAFCON opener today
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s senior women’s national football team, Twiga Stars, will tonight begin their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign with a crucial Group C match against Mali in Morocco. The match is scheduled to kick off at...
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...
Mali junta chief granted renewable presidential mandate
The Derby Informer - Kansas
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Mali's military authorities on Thursday granted the junta chief a five-year presidential mandate, renewable "as many times as necessary" and without election. The move clears the way for General Assimi Goita to lead the west African country until...
Mali's Assimi Goita: strongman with staying power
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...
Malian Army Says 80 Terrorists Killed After Al-Qaeda Attacks
Morocco World News
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July 3, 2025
Rabat – Mali’s armed forces have said that they eliminated 80 al-Qaeda linked militants in response to recent attacks. This follows a highly coordinated simultaneous terrorist attacks on posts across the country, taking place on 2 June. Officials...