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Al-Azhar Denounces Islamophobic Attack on Algerian Student in Hanover
Egyptian Streets
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July 17, 2025
Egypt’s Al-Azhar has condemned the Islamophobic attack that resulted in the fatal stabbing of Algerian student Rahma Ayat in Hanover, Germany, on 15 July. The prominent Islamic institution called for urgent global efforts to tackle the rise of...
Mali military leader extend presidential rule, remove term limit... Who else fit follow?
GhanaWeb
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July 16, 2025
Despite im promise to return democracy to im country, Mali military leader, General Assimi Goita, don secure five-year presidential term from di transitional parliament and e no need to hold elections. Di parliament approve di new bill last week,...
Music: A major part of African culture
Zimbabwe Independent
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Music has been a potentially influential tool for unification in Africa, hence it has not been the re-assembling point to disseminate the ideals of pan-Africanism in the region, but instead, it has lent itself to the minor politics of nationalism...
Africa Corps Maintains Russia’s Presence in Africa After Wagner’s Departure From Mali
The Jamestown Foundation
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Executive Summary: The Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) announced its departure from Mali on June 6. The PMC’s operations in Africa enabled Russia to establish a network of influence on the continent and secure access to natural resources....
Researcher: Chinese Assistance to Mali May Bring Unintended Consequences
Africa Defense Forum
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July 15, 2025
In September 2024, Col. Assimi Goïta, Mali’s junta leader, traveled to Beijing to visit Norinco, a weapons manufacturing company. Mali and Norinco signed an agreement that will provide Bamako with military equipment, training and defense-related...
Malian Ruler Grants Himself 5-Year Presidential Mandate Renewable Indefinitely
Alexa.ng
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Mali’s junta chief has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without election, in a law made public on Thursday. General Assimi Goita’s approval of the measure had been widely expected for...
Mali Junta Leader Approves Five-Year Tenure For Self, Renewable As Many Times As Necessary
Sahara Reporters
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Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goïta, has approved a controversial new law granting himself a five-year presidential term, renewable indefinitely and without the need for elections — a move that has sparked fears of a prolonged...
Navi Mumbai News: Lingayat Community Protests In Vashi, Demands Independent Economic Development Corporation
Free Press Journal
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Members of the Lingayat community gathered in large numbers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Vashi, to protest against what they termed as systemic exclusion from state-sponsored development schemes. The protest, organised by the Sakal...
Mali’s junta chief grants himself indefinite presidential term amid political crackdown
Firstpost
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July 10, 2025
Mali’s junta chief has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable “as many times as necessary” and without election, in a law made public Thursday. General Assimi Goita’s approval of the measure had been widely expected for...
Mali junta chief approves law giving him unlimited mandate
eNCA
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BAMAKO - Mali's junta chief has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable "as many times as necessary" and without election, in a law made public Thursday. READ: Mali junta chief granted renewable presidential mandate General...
Falcons live with pressure of winning – Echegini
Punch
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July 18, 2025
Super Falcons and PSG midfielder, Jennifer Echegini, in this interview with CAF Online, talks about playing in her first WAFCON tournament and Nigeria’s target to win a record-extending 10th title At 24, you’ve already played in the World Cup and...
NMiF discusses how Trump’s spending bill could reshape New Mexico
The University of New Mexico
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July 17, 2025
This week, New Mexico in Focus discusses President Donald Trump's massive tax and spending bill and digs into a few key changes coming to our state. Tina Cordova, the president and co-founder of the Tularosa Basin Downwinders, has advocated for...
Islamic terrorist group Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen abducts 3 Indians in Mali; MEA demands swift action
Organiser Weekly
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Three Indian nationals working at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, located in western Mali, were abducted on July 1 following a coordinated attack by Islamic terrorists. Indian authorities have confirmed the incident and have called upon the...
Slaves still stalk the Muslim world
Unherd
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July 10, 2025
At first glance, Hamey is deceptively normal. Squat and dark, with deep brown eyes and a salt-and-pepper beard, he looks like thousands of other middle-aged men in Bamako, Mali’s dusty, sweat-soaked capital. In fact, Hamey was once a slave, a...
The diplomacy of art: Bayeux tapestry loan shows cultural gifts still matter
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
This week’s masterclass in the renewal of the entente cordiale was based on a genuine desire by two countries to reconnect. But in addition it served as a reminder that diplomacy is not only an art, but art itself has always been an essential tool...
France Withdraws from Senegal, Ending 65 Years of Military Presence Amid Regional Realignm
teleSUR
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July 17, 2025 Hour: 7:52 pm In a pivotal moment for West African geopolitics, France officially concluded its military presence in Senegal with a ceremonial handover at Camp Geille, Dakar. The event marked the final phase of a withdrawal that...
France ends more than 200 years of military presence in Senegal
BusinessLIVE
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The two countries agreed to complete that process by the end of the year and it began in March when France handed over two other facilities, also in Dakar. The process has been more amicable than the departure of French soldiers from Mali, Burkina...
Hometown Hotspot: Celebrate 15 years of Keur Khaleyi with a weekend of dance and culture
FOX45 - Maryland
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This weekend, the Keur Khaleyi African Dance Company presents The True Story of Africa conference and concert being held at the Eubie Black Jazz and Cultural Institute and Towson University's Stephens Hall. BMORE Lifestyle host Alex Parker joined...
Bill granting head of Mali's junta, Gen. Assimi Goita, five more years in power signed into law
Africanews
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July 10, 2025
The head of Mali's junta General Assimi Goita has granted himself a five-year presidential mandate, renewable "as many times as necessary" and without election, in a bill signed into law on Thursday. The bill implemented recommendations of the...
‘No one is safe’: Civilians, foreigners caught in escalating Mali violence
Yahoo News
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Sikasso, Mali – The Kayes region, which borders Senegal and is vital to Mali’s economy, had remained largely untouched by the violence from armed groups that has rocked the country for several decades. But that changed when armed men waged a...