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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...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Migration commissioner discusses co-operation with Guinean minister ― EU to provide €500 million to Jordan ― Increased violence against Syrians in Lebanon ― Libyan Coast Guard attacks NGO rescue vessel ― More deaths of people on t…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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August 28, 2025
European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner has discussed strengthening co-operation on migration with Guinean Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans Abroad Morissanda...
Nigerien Forces Eliminate Boko Haram Leader
MENAFN
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August 24, 2025
(MENAFN) Soldiers from Niger’s military have killed a prominent leader of the Boko Haram jihadist faction, the West African nation's armed forces declared on Thursday. The "notorious" Ibrahim Mahamadu, also known as Bakoura, was taken out during a...
Niger Torrential Rains Claim 47 Lives in 2025
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Niger has been battered by relentless torrential rains since the start of 2025, resulting in the deaths of 47 people and injuring 70 others as of August 20, the Directorate General of Civil Protection (DGPC) reported Wednesday. The...
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...
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...
Niger takes control of gold mine from Australian conductor
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Niger’s transitional government has taken control of the country’s only industrial gold mine, Societe des Mines du Liptako (SML SA), accusing its Australian owner, McKinel Resources Limited, of serious contractual violations and failing...
Tranzzo enables seamless market entry into Africa with adaptive Payment Orchestration Platform
EIN Presswire
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August 19, 2025
Africa’s booming e-commerce needs local wallets, not cards. Tranzzo helps businesses adapt fast with payment orchestration built for each market. LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tranzzo, a global payment...
Niger Seizes Control of Industrial Gold Mine
MENAFN
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August 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Niger’s transitional administration has taken over the nation’s only industrial gold mine, accusing its Australian-owned operator of “grave contractual breaches” and failing to fulfill a pledged $10 million investment plan. The interim...
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...
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...
OP-ED: The Road to Nowhere? A Critique of the ‘Route-Based Approach’ to Migration and Asylum
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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August 27, 2025
By Jeff Crisp Irregular arrivals For the past 40 years, the governments of wealthy countries in the Global North have been striving to curtail the arrival of refugees, asylum seekers and irregular migrants from less prosperous parts of the world....
Army reports Boko Haram director murdered in mission
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Niger’s military announced on Thursday that its forces have killed Ibrahim Mahamadu, also known as Bakoura, a senior leader of the Boko Haram jihadist group. The operation took place on Shilawa Island in Niger’s Diffa region, part of the...
Russia Offers Security Support to Sahel Region
MENAFN
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August 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Moscow has expressed its willingness to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in strengthening their security efforts against terrorism and armed factions that are undermining the Sahel region, according to a statement from the Russian...
Renowned Fistula Surgeon from Burkina Faso to Visit U.S. in September for Awareness and Advocacy Tour
EIN Presswire
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August 27, 2025
The Worldwide Fistula Fund will host Dr. Ouedraogo will visit the U.S. from Sept. 9–13 to raise awareness & support for maternal health initiatives. SCHAUMBURG, IL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Worldwide Fistula Fund...
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...
Moscow reaffirms to Sahel nations security backing
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(Russia has pledged to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in combating terrorism and armed groups destabilizing the Sahel, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The announcement followed the first consultations between Moscow and the member...
Moscow replies to Ukrainian assault on main oil pipeline to EU
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned Ukraine’s strike on the Druzhba pipeline, which halted Russian oil deliveries to Hungary, calling it proof of “the Kiev regime’s limitless malign activities.” Hungarian...
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...
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...