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Al Qaeda-Linked Militants Launch Major Attacks on Cities Across Mali

The armed group JNIM claimed to have seized two key cities and destroyed the defense minister’s residence in a coordinated offensive that experts said was a major escalation in yearslong hostilities. ​The armed group JNIM claimed to have seized two key cities and destroyed the defense minister’s residence in a coordinated offensive that experts said […]

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Rescue Effort for Russian Tanker Fails, in a New Era of Maritime Peril

The ship, which carried fuel and natural gas, has been adrift for weeks in the Mediterranean Sea after a drone attack, alarming officials who fear an environmental disaster. ​The ship, which carried fuel and natural gas, has been adrift for weeks in the Mediterranean Sea after a drone attack, alarming officials who fear an environmental

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Madagascar : First lady Elisa Berthine Randrianirina launches foundation

As with her predecessor, Mialy Rajoelina, Michael Randrianirina’s wife has moved to build a soft-power platform through the launch of Fanjiry. Based at Iavoloha palace, the association says it will support national development and Malagasy solidarity. ​As with her predecessor, Mialy Rajoelina, Michael Randrianirina’s wife has moved to build a soft-power platform through the launch

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Central African Republic/Chad : IMF keeps disbursements to N’Djamena and Bangui on hold

The IMF reiterated that the frozen tranches will remain on hold until all CEMAC countries have signed their own programmes with the Washington-based institution. ​The IMF reiterated that the frozen tranches will remain on hold until all CEMAC countries have signed their own programmes with the Washington-based institution. Read More

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