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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Withdraw from ICC

(MENAFN) Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have officially withdrawn from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing the tribunal as a tool of “neocolonial repression” that serves imperialist interests. The three West African nations announced...

Christian Hip Hop Artist Kyle Alexander Unites with Grammy Award Winner Mali Music on 'Know Not What They Do'

The collaboration blends raw authenticity with a message of resilience to inspire audiences worldwide PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Delaware’s own Kyle Alexander is making a powerful statement with his...

Education Above All Foundation Marks International Day to Protect Education from Attack

DOHA, QATAR, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, joins the international community in marking the United Nations International Day to Protect...

Basic Education hosts Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition and handover donations for Eastern Cape flood victims, 21 to 23 Aug

The Deputy Minister of Basic Education Dr Reginah Mhaule and the Eastern Cape MEC of Education Mr. Fuzile Gade will on Saturday, 23 August 2025 confer prizes for the best projects of the iNkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History competition at a special...

Chan Centre for the Performing Arts expands its biggest season to date with even more cultural and musical artists

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts' largest programming season has expanded even further. New performances and events have been added today, including two new concert dates for...

France verifies man detained over coup plot in Mali is French

(MENAFN) France has confirmed that a citizen detained in Mali over an alleged coup plot is an employee of its embassy in Bamako but rejected claims linking him to efforts to overthrow the military-led government, according to reports. Malian...

Malian military confirms killing of ISGS Leader

(MENAFN) The Malian military has confirmed the death of Souleymane Ag Bakawa, also known as “Soldat,” a key figure in the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS). He was killed during a military operation in the Tinfadimata region of northern...

Mali Wilson Brings Her Signature 'Art Deco Vocals' Home to Chicago After Years of Global Creative Collaboration

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After years of traveling the globe, creating with her Grammy Award-winning community, and performing on stages from Miami to Las Vegas and beyond, Mali Wilson — Grammy-nominated...

Egypt Confirms Vast Support to Mali

(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has assured Mali of comprehensive technical, logistical, and institutional backing to assist the country in regaining peace and stability. Mali, situated in West Africa, has grappled with persistent...

Russia, Mali enhance trade, joint research

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin and Mali’s transitional leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, met in Moscow on Monday to sign a series of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. The two countries finalized three major treaties,...

Eighty militants get murdered in coordinated attacks in Mali

(MENAFN) More than 80 militants were killed in a series of coordinated attacks targeting multiple locations in central and western Mali on Tuesday, according to an official military statement. In the early hours, armed terrorist groups launched...

UNHCR Hails Mali's Law to Safeguard Stateless People

(MENAFN) The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has commended Mali's recent enactment of a progressive law designed to safeguard the rights of stateless persons and enhance their living conditions, according to a statement released on Monday....

Russia, Mali boost trade together with joint research

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Mali’s transitional leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, in Moscow on Monday, where they signed three key agreements, including a treaty establishing an intergovernmental commission focused on trade and...

Playing For Change Foundation Partners with Shawn Mendes to Expand Music Education Access for Youth Worldwide

Miami, June 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF), the global nonprofit transforming lives through music and arts education, is excited to announce its partnership with The Shawn Mendes Foundation (SMF) to bring music...

Russia, Mali Sign Cooperation Agreements

(MENAFN) Russian Leader Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Mali’s transitional leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, in Moscow on Monday, where they signed three significant accords. Among these was a treaty establishing an intergovernmental commission...

Russian private military company announces withdrawal from Mali

(MENAFN) Russian private military company (PMC) Wagner Group announced the end of its mission in Mali on Thursday, saying its fighters have completed their objectives and are returning home. Wagner operatives have reportedly been active there...

Media reports Ukraine organizing jihadist assaults in Mali

(MENAFN) Ukrainian military instructors are allegedly training and arming al-Qaeda-linked jihadist groups in Mali, according to a report by the Malian media outlet Bamada. The revelation came after Malian soldiers successfully repelled attacks by...

Education serves as key link between Russia, Africa

(MENAFN) For decades, education has served as a key link between Russia and Africa, shaping generations of professionals and leaders. The Soviet Union’s investment in academic exchange laid the groundwork for long-term partnerships, and today,...

Russia, Sahel States Deepen Ties

(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov conducted discussions with his counterparts from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, concentrating on enhancing collaboration and laying the groundwork for the third Russia-Africa Summit, according to...

Macron Says France Has ‘No Place’ for Racism After Muslim Murder

(MENAFN) French Leader Emmanuel Macron strongly denounced the horrific murder of a Muslim man within a mosque in southern France, labeling it an act of extreme cruelty. He emphasized that racism and hatred based on religion have "no place" in...