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A museum in motion: Where memory, creativity and cultural ju...
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Modern Ghana
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In this interview with Africa Renewal’s Franck Kuwonu the Director of the Museum of Black Civilisations in Dakar Mohamed Abdallah Ly reflects on the urgent need to decolonize cultural institutions, the symbolism of absence, and the politics of...
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U.S. Embassy Issues Urgent Evacuation Alert For Americans In Mali
The security situation in Mali has reached a critical tipping point, prompting immediate action from American diplomatic officials. What started as regional tensions has now escalated into a full-scale crisis that threatens the safety of foreign...
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Jihadists' fuel blockade poses biggest threat yet to Mali's military rulers
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By Portia Crowe DAKAR/BAMAKO (Reuters) -A two-month-old fuel blockade by al Qaeda-linked militants has all but paralysed the capital of Mali, turning the screws on the military government and raising concern that the jihadists might try eventually...
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Mali fuel crisis, insecurity spark foreign embassy warnings to leave
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Embassies in Mali urged citizens to depart the country immediately this week while the United States and United Kingdom withdrew non-essential staff, as a fuel blockade by jihadists upturns daily life and stokes fears of growing insecurity. Since...
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Trump’s warning unsettles Nigeria, raises concerns over religion, sovereignty
• Gumi urges Nigeria to cut diplomatic ties with U.S. • Tinubu may meet Trump, says Presidency aide Bwala • Analysts: U.S. threat could disrupt terror fight, strain military cooperation • Trump’s move a ‘call for urgent action’ by Nigeria, says...
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WTM London puts spotlight on sustainability, investments
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Sustainability, tourism investments and the rise of the Chinese market were in the spotlight during the first day of World Travel Market London. Investment and education took centre stage during the Ministers’ Summit, which was taking place for...
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Why President Tinubu Must Take Ted Cruz, Rep. Riley Moore, And President Do
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The Nigerian Voice
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The Warning Nigeria Did Not Expect When outspoken American leaders like Senator Ted Cruz, Representative Riley Moore, and President Donald Trump raise their voices about Nigeria’s religious and political violence, it is no longer background...
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WTM London puts spotlight on sustainability, investments and growth for first day
Sustainability, tourism investments and the rise of the Chinese market were in the spotlight during the first day of World Travel Market London. Investment and education took centre stage during the Ministers’ Summit, which was taking place for...
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Mali on the Brink: Jihadis Tighten Siege Around Bamako as Russian Support Falters
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Sri Lanka Guardian
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More than ten years after jihadi forces stormed the fabled city of Timbuktu, banning music, dancing and imposing sharia law, Mali is once again teetering on the edge of collapse. Fighters affiliated with al-Qaeda have surrounded Bamako, the...
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Mali fuel crisis, insecurity spark foreign embassy warnings ...
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Modern Ghana
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Embassies in Mali urged citizens to depart the country immediately this week while the United States and United Kingdom withdrew non-essential staff, as a fuel blockade by jihadists upturns daily life and stokes fears of growing insecurity. Since...
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Bamako under siege: why Mali’s army is struggling to break the jihadist blockade of the capital
When the military overthrew the democratically elected government in Mali in 2020, coup leader General Assimi Goita promised to root out jihadists in the north of the country. Mali had been struggling to defeat them for nearly a decade. Multiple...
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Mali has not just plunged into crisis. It has been unraveling for years.
This week, the United States urged its citizens to leave Mali immediately, as an al-Qaeda affiliated group imposed a fuel blockade on the capital. More than a routine security warning, this move highlights the deep vulnerability of a country...
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JNIM jihadists advance on Bamako amid fuel crisis in Mali
A heavily armed jihadist group linked to al-Qaeda is closing in on Bamako, the capital of Mali. The country’s military regime and its Russian partners are fighting jihadists who are increasingly affecting the lives of civilians across many Sahel...
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Jihadi fighters affiliated with al Qaeda close in on Mali’s capital, as instability grows across Sahel region
A well-armed jihadist group affiliated with al Qaeda is closing in on Bamako, the capital of Mali. The country’s military junta and their Russian partners are struggling to counter the jihadis, who now hold sway in many parts of the huge Sahelian...
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ECOWAS Rejects Genocide Allegations in West African Violence, Calls for Unified Global Support Against Terrorism
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a prominent regional organization comprising 15 member nations dedicated to promoting economic integration, political stability, and security across West Africa, has issued a strong and...
ACN: Religious freedom is a human right, not a privilege
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The international pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) this week launched its biennial report Religious Freedom in the World 2025. The report offers a global overview of the state of this fundamental right. The study, covering the...
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Jihadists Expand Operations in Mali, Force Women to Wear Veils, Extort, Kidnap for Ransom: Report
The Catholic information service reports that unrest is growing in the Malian capital due to the blockade by the jihadist group Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), which is attempting to prevent fuel tankers from Senegal and Ivory Coast...
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'Chat GBV': Confronting AI-fueled gender violence threatening women journalists' safety, freedom of expression
As the world marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on today (2 November), this year's focus turns to a new frontier of danger – the digital battleground where women journalists face rising waves of AI-driven...
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Abu Dhabi’s must-see cultural events this November
From candlelit concerts and world music performances to colourful festivals and K-pop celebrations, the capital’s calendar is brimming with things to see and experience. Whether you’re planning a night out or a weekend adventure, here are the top...
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Al-Qaida Poised to Take Over Mali, First Country for Militants
Mali faces mounting pressure from al-Qaida-linked militants as the U.S.-designated terrorist group tightens its grip on supply routes leading to the capital, Bamako, according to the Wall Street Journal. The U.S. this week urged its citizens to...
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