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Mali troops blame Russian advisors for rising violence
Africanews
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August 28, 2025
The report titled 'Mercenary Meltdown' alleges frustration within Mali's security forces over the presence of Russian military advisors. Compiled by The Sentry, a Washington-based investigative and advocacy organisation, the report claims that...
Mali may be at odds with its new military friends from Russia, as Wagner creates 'chaos and fear'
Business Insider Africa
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August 27, 2025
The Sentry, an investigative research group, released a report detailing how Wagner fighters, who initially entered Mali during the 2020 and 2021 coups, frequently damaged rather than strengthened military operations. Wagner stepped in after...
Moroccan feminist, health at risk, denied release over blasphemy
The New Arab
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August 28, 2025
The largest human rights organisation in Morocco, the AMDH, condemned her detention as "a violation of freedom of expression." [Getty] A Moroccan court has denied the release of feminist activist Ibtissame Lachgar, keeping her behind bars despite...
Moroccan feminist accused of ‘offending Islam’ denied medical release
African Insider
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August 28, 2025
Rabat – A Moroccan court rejected on Wednesday a request to release on bail activist Ibtissame Lachgar, who faces trial over “offending Islam”, despite concerns about her health, a defence lawyer said. Lachgar, a 50-year-old clinical psychologist,...
Russia’s Wagner mercenary group has failed in Mali, says The Sentry
Daily Maverick
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August 27, 2025
Wagner, the controversial and feared Russian mercenary/private security company, has been a failure in Mali, and civilian casualties have increased since it replaced French forces there in 2022 to help the country’s military junta fight terrorists...
Report Highlights Strains In Mali’s Military Over Wagner Presence
StratNews Global
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August 27, 2025
Home Africa Report Highlights Strains In Mali’s Military Over Wagner Presence The Wagner group began operating in Mali after the military, which seized power in two coups in 2020 and 2021, ejected French and United Nations forces that had been...
Report spotlights tensions in Mali military over Wagner mercenaries
The Straits Times
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August 27, 2025
DAKAR - Russian private mercenary operations in Mali have sowed resentment within the West African nation's army and military government, caused security lapses, and failed to yield any mining concessions, a new report has found. The Wagner group...
Fatawu Issahaku omitted from Ghana squad for Chad and Mali games
GhanaWeb
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August 27, 2025
Leicester City forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has not been included in the Black Stars squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Mali. The 21-year-old, who netted a sensational winner at the weekend for the Foxes against Charlton...
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Routine Vaccination Starting Soo...
Modern Ghana
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As a physician who has an NGO which concentrates on Women's Health and is also a member of the International Papilloma Virus Society Ghana branch, I am excited that the HPV vaccine is going to be introduced by the Ghana Health Service for...
Malian doctor, Swiss-based NGO awarded Japan Hideyo Noguchi medical prize
Kyodo News+
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August 22, 2025
TOKYO - A doctor from Mali and a Swiss-based nonprofit organization received a Japanese government medical prize named after Hideyo Noguchi, a renowned bacteriologist, on Friday for their outstanding achievements in Africa. The fifth Hideyo...
Muhammad Waseem backs UAE to bounce back against Oman after Sri Lanka loss
The National News
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After one match of the Qualifier in Zimbabwe, UAE are already playing to maintain their World Cup hopes. Their opening day thrashing by Sri Lanka in Bulawayo means they realistically need to win all three of their remaining games in the first...
SAMHI Hotels Share Price Jumps 2.4%; SAMHI Expands in Hyderabad’s Premier Business Hub
Top News
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SAMHI Hotels share price jumped 2.41 percent on Friday. The stock declined from yearly highs at Rs 254 but now is looking strong on technical charts. SAMHI has strong potential and if the management can keep on reporting strong numbers, this stock...
Europe on Alert: Sahel Terror Networks Threaten the Continent
EUToday
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August 30, 2025
7The Sahel has long been a region of fragile states, ethnic tensions, and recurring humanitarian crises. Today, it stands as one of the most pressing security concerns for Europe. An article in DEFENCE MATTERS.EU this morning warns that from Mali...
Major update in manhunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman - as funeral details are revealed for the two police officers killed in the deadly ambush
Daily Mail
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August 30, 2025
A 61-year-man has been arrested and interviewed by detectives investigating the whereabouts of a dangerous fugitive accused of killing two police officers. The hunt for alleged gunman Dezi Freeman has ended its fifth day after hundreds of police...
UNHCR reports nearly 20,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Morocco by end of July 2025
Hespress
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August 30, 2025
Morocco hosted 19,756 refugees and asylum seekers by the end of July 2025, according to the latest report from the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The figure marks a slight increase from June (19,382) and includes 2,268 individuals...
15 GENIUS Designer Tricks for Maximizing Seating in a Tiny Living Room
AOL
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15 Stylish Seating Ideas for Small Living Rooms Mali Azima "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." In a small living room, one of the biggest design challenges is determining the seating. The...
Founder of St. Paul’s Mali Center takes first-year growing pains in stride
Sahan Journal - Minnesota
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August 22, 2025
Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. St. Paul native Tyrone Minor has held many titles: Track star. Educator. Trainer. Husband and father. But for the past year the self-proclaimed...
DNDi wins prestigious Japan prize for medical services
Star
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Prof Samuel Kariuki, DNDi Continental Lead Africa & Eastern Africa Director, with former director Dr Monique Wasunna, currently the DNDi Africa Ambassador.The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi), a non-profit medical research...
Mali Government Arrests Dozens Of Soldiers In Fear Of Coup
The Organization for World Peace
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August 17, 2025
On August 10th, 2025, dozens of soldiers, including a prominent general, were arrested over an alleged coup attempt against the ruling junta in Mali. One of the arrestees was General Abass Dembele, a former governor of the central Mopti region....
From Classic Cars to Gastronomy to a Month-Long Health and Wellness Festival, Lošinj Hotels & Villas
Breaking Travel News
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August 22, 2025
For 140 years, Lošinj has attracted a wealth of visitors from modern-day UK travellers all the way back to Austro-Hungarian aristocracy, and the Croatian Island continues this tradition of being a top destination with a season of fantastic events!...