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International Relations on South Africa’s foreign policy engagements and diplomatic achievements
South African Government
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August 28, 2025
Tribute to Ambassador Mahlangu We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute the late Ambassador Mahlangu who was serving as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya. The Late Ambassador Mahlangu was also accredited to Somalia. He was...
Mali celebrates Russia’s Flag Day
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Mali, the West African nation, joined Russia in celebrating Russia’s National Flag Day on August 22, hosting a vibrant event in the capital, Bamako, featuring horseback performances, music, and dance. Organized by the Russian House and a...
Mali participates with Russia in celebrating Russia’s National Flag Day
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Mali joined Russia in observing National Flag Day on August 22, holding a colorful celebration in the capital, Bamako, featuring horseback performances, music, and traditional dance. The event was organized by the Russian House in Mali...
Mali's Supreme Court Detains Ex-PM Over Corruption Allegations
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Malian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga, detained since August 12, has officially been placed in custody on allegations of public fund misuse, his lawyer confirmed Tuesday following a hearing at the country’s Supreme Court. The...
Mali Detains French National Over Alleged Espionage
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) A French citizen has been taken into custody in Mali on charges of espionage, with authorities accusing him of working for his nation's intelligence agency in a scheme to unseat the transitional administration of the West African country....
Mali detains French national accused of spying for France’s intelligence services
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Mali has detained a French national accused of spying for France’s intelligence services in an alleged attempt to overthrow the country’s transitional government. Security Minister Daoud Aly Mohammedine said Yann Vezilier was part of a...
Mali detains allegedly French spy
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Mali has detained a French citizen accused of spying for France’s intelligence services in a scheme to undermine the West African country’s transitional government. Relations between Bamako and Paris have worsened amid accusations that...
France verifies man detained over coup plot in Mali is French
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) France has confirmed that a citizen detained in Mali over an alleged coup plot is an employee of its embassy in Bamako but rejected claims linking him to efforts to overthrow the military-led government, according to reports. Malian...
France Engages in Dialogue with Mali
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) France has initiated discussions with Malian authorities following the detention of a member of the French embassy in Bamako. Paris has described the allegations of "destabilization" in Mali as "unjustified," as reported by a news agency...
France Denies Allegations After Diplomat’s Arrest in Mali
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN) France has verified that a citizen arrested in Mali in connection with an alleged coup attempt is a staff member of its diplomatic mission in Bamako. However, the French authorities have firmly rejected accusations of his involvement in...
Moscow vows to help Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger in fighting terrorism
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has pledged to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in tackling terrorism and armed groups destabilizing the Sahel, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The commitment was made during the first defense consultations between...
Kiko: Law enforcers may face criminal liabilities if they release minors who commit crimes
Senate of the Philippines
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August 16, 2025
PHILIPPINES, August 16 - Press Release August 15, 2025 KIKO: LAW ENFORCERS MAY FACE CRIMINAL LIABILITIES IF THEY RELEASE MINORS WHO COMMIT CRIMES Law enforcement officers who release from their custody minor children who committed crimes may face...
Ex-Malian PM gets imprisoned for financial investigation
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Malian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga has been taken into custody amid an ongoing financial probe, according to reports citing judicial sources. Maiga, along with his chief of staff and several financial and administrative...
EX-Malian PM Arrested in Major Financial Investigation
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Former Malian Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga has been taken into custody amid an ongoing financial investigation, judicial sources confirmed Tuesday. Maiga, together with his chief of staff and multiple financial and administrative...
B2Gold Receives Approval from the State of Mali to Commence Underground Mining at Fekola, and a Defined Path Forward for the Fekola Regional Exploitation Permit
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 30, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO, NYSE AMERICAN: BTG, NSX: B2G) (“B2Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the receipt of approval from the State of Mali to begin underground operations,...
UNIFIL should reset or go home
Middle East Institute
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August 28, 2025
At the end of August, the future of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), established nearly 50 years ago, goes on trial in New York, where the Security Council will debate the renewal of its mandate. Nearly two decades after its...
Moscow says Ukraine should be investigated on ‘subversion’ in Africa
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukraine of supplying weapons, drones, and training to militants carrying out coordinated attacks on governments in Africa’s Sahel region. Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy UN representative, made the claims during a UN...
Basic Education hosts Inkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition and handover donations for Eastern Cape flood victims, 21 to 23 Aug
South African Government
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August 21, 2025
The Deputy Minister of Basic Education Dr Reginah Mhaule and the Eastern Cape MEC of Education Mr. Fuzile Gade will on Saturday, 23 August 2025 confer prizes for the best projects of the iNkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History competition at a special...
Moscow says Ukraine should be investigated over ‘subversion’ in Africa
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has accused Ukraine of supplying weapons, drones, and training to militants to carry out coordinated attacks in Africa’s Sahel region. Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s deputy UN representative, made the claims during a UN Security...
France reaffirms identity of national held in Africa over coup plan
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) France has confirmed that Yann Vezilier, a French citizen arrested in Mali over an alleged coup plot, is an employee of its embassy in Bamako, but rejected claims that he was involved in any attempt to overthrow the country’s military...