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Mali army says 80 fighters killed after earlier al-Qaeda linked attacks
St. Kitts Gazette
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July 1, 2025
Mali’s armed forces have killed 80 fighters in response to a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts across the country, according to a video statement released by the military. “The enemy suffered significant losses in...
African Stars Show Out at Paris Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2026
OkayAfrica
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July 1, 2025
Paris Fashion Week continued last week with the Men's Spring/Summer collections taking center stage. Some notable designers who showcased their work included Emeric Tchatchoua, the Cameroonian French Canadian founder of 3.Paradis, and Daquisiline...
Mali’s army says 80 militants killed after coordinated attacks
SABC News
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July 1, 2025
Mali’s armed forces have killed 80 militants in response to a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts across the country, according to a video statement released by the army on Tuesday. “The enemy suffered significant...
Afreximbank: Nigeria, other West African countries spend $3 billion annually to import meat
Nairametrics
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July 1, 2025
Nigeria and other West African countries collectively spend over $3 billion annually importing meat, often from distant suppliers such as Australia, despite the region’s abundant livestock resources. The revelation has reignited calls for stronger...
BigShot Band GH recalls unforgettable 2014 performance at African Music Festival in Holland
Joy FM
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July 1, 2025
Ghanaian live music group BigShot Band GH has described their 2014 appearance at the African Music Festival in the Netherlands as one of the most memorable experiences in their career. Speaking on the E VIBES Musical Band Series on JoyNews, the...
Jihadists wage string of attacks on Mali military sites
Modern Ghana
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Jihadists waged attacks on military installations in several western Mali towns Tuesday, in a new series of assaults in the junta-led country amid resurging violence in the wider Sahel region. For more than a decade Mali has faced assaults from...
Mali’s army says 80 militants killed after coordinated attacks on its posts
SRN News
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July 1, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix BAMAKO (Reuters) -Mali’s armed forces have killed 80 militants in response to a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts across the country, according to a video statement released by the army on...
Malian leader’s visit to Russia confirms reliability of bilateral partnership — media
TASS
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July 1, 2025
HARARE, June 1. /TASS/. The visit of Mali's interim president, General Assimi Goita, to Russia proved that Moscow is a reliable and sincere partner to Bamako, the Malian state-run ORTM TV channel said following the visit. The TV channel noted that...
Expert: African Lithium Key to China's Battery Supply Chain Dominance
Investing News Network
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July 1, 2025
With the global shift to electric vehicles (EVs) accelerating, China is cementing its dominance over the lithium supply chain by pouring investment into African mines, creating a new center of gravity for the battery metal. Speaking at a recent...
Jihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military posts
BBC
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July 1, 2025
Jihadist fighters have launched a series of simultaneous attacks on military posts across numerous towns in Mali - the third major assault on the army over the last month. Mali's army said it repelled Tuesday morning's attacks, allegedly...
Mali: IMF has confirmed Serbia is successfully carrying out all agreed reforms
Tanjug
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July 1, 2025
BELGRADE - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board has confirmed the first review of a Policy Coordination Instrument arrangement with Serbia had been completed successfully. Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali...
Malian Leader Praises Putin’s "Sincerity"
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) During an official journey to Russia last week, Mali’s transitional head of state, Assimi Goita, expressed admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin, characterizing him as a genuine and practical figure in global affairs. As...
Mali army reports coordinated strikes on its positions across seven towns
Business Insider Africa
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July 1, 2025
Mali's armed forces reported a series of coordinated attacks on multiple military positions across seven towns in the central and western regions of the country early Tuesday. While the military statement did not disclose specific details about...
Mali’s army says 80 militants killed after coordinated attacks on its posts
Yahoo News
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BAMAKO (Reuters) -Mali’s armed forces have killed 80 militants in response to a series of simultaneous and coordinated attacks on military posts across the country, according to a video statement released by the army on Tuesday. "The enemy...
Jihadists attack string of Mali military sites
Modern Ghana
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Jihadists attacked military installations in several towns in western Mali early Tuesday, in a new series of assaults in the junta-led country amid resurging violence in the wider Sahel region. For more than a decade Mali has faced assaults from...
Mali government takes over abandoned Yatela and Morila gold mines
Yahoo Finance
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Mali's government has completed the nationalisation of the Yatela and Morila gold mines, previously abandoned by their owners, in an effort to regain control of its natural resources, as reported by Reuters. Despite being Africa's second-largest...
Suspected Terrorists in Mali Attack Military Sites
News Central TV
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July 1, 2025
Suspected terrorists launched attacks on multiple military sites across Mali early Tuesday, including an assault on an army camp in the western city of Kayes, according to the military and local residents, as the country grapples with a surge in...
Jihadist group harbours political ambitions in troubled Sahel
Modern Ghana
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In Africa's turbulent Sahel region, the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM jihadist group is expanding its influence by repeated massacres, food distribution and signing pacts with local authorities to position itself as a key political player. The Group for...
How Middle East instability could rattle African nations
Deutsche Welle
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July 1, 2025
European analysts worry conflict in the Middle East could be a destabilizing factor in already volatile regions of the African continent. "If the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates further, there is a risk that the various interconnected...
El Merriekh SC Bentiu signs Malian midfielder Sampi
Eye Radio
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July 1, 2025
Author: Elsheikh Chol Ajeing | Published: 56 minutes ago Malian midfielder joins El Merriekh SC Bentiu Maestro Sampi Ousmane on a two-year deal - courtesy El Merriekh Social Club Bentiu have bolstered their squad with the signing of Malian...