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Alex Soros: President Mahama holds talks with son of billionaire George Soros
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July 19, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has held discussions with Mr. Alex Soros, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), as part of efforts to deepen international partnerships and consolidate Ghana’s democratic and...
President Mahama Meets Alex Soros Of The Open Society Foundations
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo President John Dramani Mahama held a highly productive meeting on Friday with Mr. Alex Soros, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Open Society Foundations (OSF). The discussion centred on...
Trainer of Russian Boxing Star Killed in Mali While Fighting for Wagner
Kyiv Post
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July 18, 2025
Igor Nesterov, a Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) mercenary who acted as the trainer of Russian boxer Oleksandr Povetkin, was killed during combat in the Republic of Mali, sources in Ukraine’s military intelligence directorate (HUR) told Kyiv...
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...
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...
Kejetia phase II, Krofrom markets will be completed — President Mahama
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July 18, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has said that the Kejetia Market phase two project and the abandoned Krofrom Market will be completed and commissioned next year to serve their intended purpose. “Before I came here, I visited both markets and spoke...
‘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...
William Ruto: Mum of teen arrested in Thika cracks ribs after asking president to marry her
TUKO
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July 17, 2025
Several youths were arrested in Thika during the Saba Saba demonstrations and were presented in court A woman whose child was among those arrested angrily sent a message to President William Ruto about what she wanted to happen The arrested youths...
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,...
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...
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, 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 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...
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...
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,...
France ends military presence in West Africa, hands over bases in Senegal
TVC News Nigeria
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July 17, 2025
In a significant step toward its withdrawal from the wider region, France on Thursday turned over control of its final significant military facility in Senegal, ending its long-standing military presence in the West African nation. General Pascal...
Two Indians killed in Niger terror attack; Indian Mission says, ‘stay vigilant’
Mint
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July 20, 2025
In a brutal terror attack in Niger’s Dosso region, two Indian nationals were killed and one was abducted, according to a statement from the Indian Embassy in Niamey. The embassy is coordinating with local authorities to arrange the repatriation of...
Morocco Women vs Mali Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 18th 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 17, 2025
Morocco Women will clash with Mali Women at the Olympic Stadium in the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday. Both teams are in search of a ticket to the semi-finals. Morocco Women vs Mali Women Preview Morocco have been enjoying...
France ends military presence in Senegal, closing post-colonial chapter
The South African
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July 17, 2025
France formally handed over Camp Geille and Dakar airfield to the Senegalese authorities on 17 July. The handover concluded a three-month phased withdrawal of 350 French troops from Senegal. President Emmanuel Macron authorised the withdrawal in...
Trump’s foreign aid cuts stall water & sanitation projects around the globe
The Print
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July 19, 2025
As a result, millions of people who were promised clean drinking water and reliable sanitation facilities by the United States have been left to fend for themselves. Water towers intended to serve schools and health clinics in Mali have been...