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Mali’s descent into full blown dictatorship must not stand
Daily Trust
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July 18, 2025
In a move clearly and widely seen as an attempt to perpetuate itself in power against the express wishes of the people, the ruling military Junta in Mali led by General Assimi Goita has been granted another five-year presidential mandate to extend...
Fixed prices for shea nuts not enough -Industry players
Business and Financial Times
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July 18, 2025
By Kingsley Webora TANKEH Following the Tree Crops Development Authority’s (TCDA) price intervention that set a minimum producer price for shea nuts, some local shea processors are calling for a more transparent and consultative pricing regime....
‘Zelenskyy is attempting to use Mahama in a political stunt’ – Kwesi Pratt Jnr
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 18, 2025
Renowned Pan-Africanist and an affiliate of the Socialist Movement of Ghana, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., is alleging that the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is trying to undermine the Non-Aligned foreign policy advocated by Ghana’s first...
FIC urges strong political commitment to fight money laundering
GhanaWeb
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July 18, 2025
Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) Ghana, Ing Kwadwo Twum Boafo, has called for strengthened political commitment and enhanced collaboration among ECOWAS member states to effectively combat money laundering,...
President of Burundi is the new AU special envoy for the Sahel, João Lourenço announced
Ver Angola
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Ndayishimiye will lead "the African Union's renewed high-level diplomatic support and collaborative initiatives to address the persistent humanitarian and security challenges in the Sahel," the AU said in a statement quoted by the Spanish news...
French army leaves Senegal, ending millitary presence in West Africa
Nigerian Eye
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July 18, 2025
France has officially handed over its two remaining military bases in Senegal, ending its military presence in West Africa. France returned Camp Geille, its largest base in Senegal, and its airfield at Dakar’s airport in a ceremony on Thursday...
Free Will Astrology: July 16-22
Pacific Sun - California
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July 15, 2025
ARIES (March 21-April 19): For the Dagara people of Burkina Faso, the element of fire has profound cultural meanings. It’s a symbol of innovation and inspiration. It’s a mediator between the physical and spiritual worlds and a conduit for...
Free Will Astrology: Week of July 16
East Bay Express - California
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July 15, 2025
ARIES (March 21-April 19): For the Dagara people of Burkina Faso, the element of fire has profound cultural meanings. It’s a symbol of innovation and inspiration. It’s a mediator between the physical and spiritual worlds and a conduit for...
Sierra Leone Joins ECOWAS Nations in Renewed Fight Against Lassa Fever
Sierraloaded
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July 17, 2025
Sierra Leone is set to join other Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) nations in a renewed effort to combat Lassa fever as it prepares for the second edition of the Lassa Fever International Conference. The conference, organized by...
HRCSL Engages UN Office on Rule of Law and Security Institutions to Strengthen Human Rights Collaboration
Sierraloaded
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July 17, 2025
The Human Rights Commission of Sierra Leone (HRCSL) held an engagement with a team from the United Nations Office of Rule of Law and Security Institutions (OROLSI). The discussions were led by the Chairperson, Patricia Narsu Ndanema, with the...
WAFU B U-20 Tourney: Flying Eagles To Face Nigeria Republic In Semi-finals
Complete Sports
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July 17, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face Niger Republic in the semi-finals of the 2025 WAFU B U-20 tournament in Ghana. The pairing was confirmed after the conclusion of the final matches in Group B on Thursday. To reach the semi-finals Niger Republic...
2026 World Cup ticket prices are sky high
Cascadia Daily News - Washington State
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July 17, 2025
Guaranteeing a premium ticket to the 2026 World Cup in Seattle and Vancouver will cost a small fortune. Premium ticket packages for games at Lumen Field are listed online for the head-jolting minimum of $1,575 per person as FIFA, soccer’s...
France ends 65-year military presence in Senegal
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 17, 2025
France has officially ended its military presence in Senegal, handing over its last two military bases on Thursday and marking the conclusion of a 65-year deployment in the West African nation. The final phase of the withdrawal saw the return of...
France withdraws from Senegal after 65 years, ends military presence in Central, West Africa
Firstpost
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July 17, 2025
France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army’s 65 years in independent Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar...
Expert hails new malaria drug approval for newborns as turning point for Africa
Fresh Angle
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Switzerland’s recent approval of Coartem Baby, the first antimalarial treatment specifically designed for newborns and very young children, is a major step forward in tackling one of Africa’s most pressing public health challenges, says Dr...
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...
Women miners target expansion
Daily Trust
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In its bid to open up space for more inclusive participation in the extractive sector, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) has said its chapter expansion model is increasingly referenced by development partners for its alignment with Agenda 2063...
WAFU B Tourney: Flying Eagles to face Niger Republic in semifinal
Daily Post
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July 17, 2025
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria will face Niger Republic in the semi-final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship in Ghana. The fixture was confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage matches at the competition on Thursday. Nigeria finished top of...
CHAN 2024: Again, Nigerian Referees Missing As CAF Unveils 70 Match Officials
Leadership
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July 17, 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the list of match officials appointed for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which is set to take place from 2–30 August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. A...
Rise in al Qaeda attacks revives spectre of West African caliphate
Bangladesh Post
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Reuters, Dakar: At dawn on June 1, gunfire shattered the stillness of Mali's military base in Boulkessi. Waves of jihadist insurgents from an al-Qaeda-linked group stormed the camp, catching newly deployed soldiers off guard. Some troops,...