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Niger follows Mali, cutting ties with Ukraine over support to rebel groups

Niger’s military junta has announced it has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine, following a similar decision by neighboring Mali, after Ukraine admitted it had provided intelligence to rebel groups involved in a fight in northern Mali that killed dozens of Malian soldiers along with fighters of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group.

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Mali’s kora star Toumani Diabaté – a personal reflection by his music producer

The untimely death of Mali’s Toumani Diabaté at the age of 58 has shocked the music world. The sheer number of tributes, including those from superstar African musicians Youssou N’Dour from Senegal and Salif Keita from Mali, is testament to the impact of Toumani’s mastery of the kora.

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Hundreds of Somalis protest against Al Shabaab after deadly Mogadishu attack

Hundreds of Mogadishu residents gathered at Lido Beach on Monday to denounce the deadly terrorist attack that took place in the Somali capital over the weekend. Authorities say 37 people were killed and over 200 injured in an attack claimed by the al Qaeda-affiliated group Al Shabaab. Meanwhile, Ukraine argues…

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Mali cuts ties with Ukraine following deadly clashes near Algerian border

Mali has announced it is breaking diplomatic relations with Ukraine, accusing a senior Ukrainian official of having admitted Kyiv's role in a heavy defeat that Malian troops suffered in July.

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Mali Severs Diplomatic Ties With Ukraine Over Rebel Ambush

Mali severs diplomatic ties with Ukraine over alleged support to rebels in an attack on Russian forces, impacting regional power dynamics.

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Ukraine military intelligence claims role in deadly Wagner ambush in Mali

Malian rebels ‘received necessary information’ to kill fighters from Russian military group last week, GUR says

The Guardian - UK

Russia’s Wagner group hit by largest battleground loss in years

Dozens of mercenaries were killed by jihadis and rebels over the weekend

The Independent UK

Mali Separatists Claim Major Victory Over Army, Russian Allies

A mainly Tuareg separatist coalition on Sunday claimed a major victory over Mali's army and its Russian allies following three days of intense fighting in a district on the Algerian border.

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Mali rebels claim major victory over army, Russia’s Wagner group

Tuareg separatists say they ‘obliterated’ enemy columns and seized a large amount of equipment and weapons.

Al Jazeera

Who are the African athletes to watch out for at Paris Olympics?

Africa is represented in most disciplines at the Paris Games and every athlete is striving for a medal. RFI looks at a selection of the favourites.

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A year after Niger’s coup, split political loyalties test family ties

While many Nigeriens have welcomed the military rulers, others question their rhetoric and approach towards governance.

Al Jazeera

Toumani Diabaté: the famed musician from Mali who took the kora to the world

The world has lost a significant musical ambassador for the Mande people of west Africa – the virtuoso kora player, composer, and collaborator from Mali, Toumani Diabaté. He died on 19 July, just short of his 59th birthday, at the peak of his career.

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Israel’s national anthem booed before first Olympic football match at Paris 2024

Over 1,000 French police, including masked counter-terrorist officers, created an additional security barrier prior to the nation’s clash with Mali

The Independent UK

Israel's national anthem loudly jeered before Olympic soccer match against Mali

Israel’s national anthem was loudly jeered before its soccer team kicked off play at the Paris Olympics against Mali on Wednesday night

The Guardian - UK

Israeli national anthem booed at Parc des Princes but no major disruption

Israel men’s football match against Mali had been designated ‘high risk’, with France’s interior minister promising an ‘anti-terror periphery’ beforehand

France 24

Rugby Sevens and Football get 2024 Paris Olympics ball rolling

Football and Rugby Seven matches will kick off the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, before the grandiose opening ceremony that will see hundreds of thousands of spectators line the banks of the River Seine on Friday. Secured by a huge police presence, Israel will play against Mali in men’s football…

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The Guardian - UK

Pro-Palestine campaigners to stage protest against Israel team inside stadium at Olympics

Campaigners plan to stage a protest from the stands of the Parc des Princes stadium when the Israel men’s football team play Mali in their opening match

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Thousands of migrant kids have reached the Canary Islands alone. Local officials want help

Spain's Canary Islands are struggling to deal with thousands of teenagers and children traveling alone to the archipelago

Radio France Internationale

World musicians mourn the loss of Mali's 'king of kora' Toumani Diabate

Malian music star Toumani Diabate passed away after a short illness, his family announced over the weekend. Music lovers across the planet paid tribute to a master instrumentalist who helped share Mali's rich traditions with the world.

The Guardian - UK

Toumani Diabaté obituary

The Malian master of the kora who delighted in performing with musicians from other traditions and countries

International Business Times

Body Of Former Burundian President Buyoya Repatriated From Mali

The body of Burundi's former president Pierre Buyoya was repatriated to his home country on Tuesday, more than three years after he was buried thousands of kilometres (miles) away in Mali.

The Independent UK

Terrorism and organized crime rampant in Sahel and spilling into West Africa coastal states, UN says

A U.N. envoy says terrorism and organized crime by violent extremist groups linked to al-Qaida and the Islamic State are a “pervasive threat" in Africa’s volatile Sahel region

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