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Malian court-appointed administrator meets Barrick Mining staff in capital as office reopens
Joy FM
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June 24, 2025
Malian tax officials have reopened Barrick Mining's office in the capital under a court-appointed administrator, after it was shuttered in April over alleged non-payment of taxes, two people close to the matter told Reuters on Monday. It marks the...
Russia and Mali deepen trade ties, eye strategic nuclear energy deal
Business Insider Africa
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June 23, 2025
Russia has signed new agreements to strengthen trade and economic relations with Mali, as President Vladimir Putin hosted the West African country's military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, in Moscow on Monday. The two leaders met at the Kremlin for...
Mali’s Military Leader Visits Russia, Seeks Stronger Ties
News Central TV
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June 23, 2025
Mali’s military strongman, General Assimi Goita, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Monday, expressing his desire to “reinforce” ties with Moscow during his multi-day visit to Russia. Under General Goita, who seized power...
Mali and Russia sign deal on nuclear energy during Goïta's Moscow visit
Africanews
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June 23, 2025
Mali and Russia signed agreements on Monday to bolster their economic and trade relations, including a cooperation deal on "the peaceful use of nuclear energy", the Kremlin said in a statement. Mali’s interim president Assimi Goïta met Russian...
Mali reopens Barrick office under court administrator
Miningmx
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June 23, 2025
MALIAN tax officials have reopened Barrick Mining’s office in the capital under a court-appointed administrator, after it was shuttered in April over alleged non-payment of taxes, two people close to the matter told Reuters on Monday. It marks the...
Mali hopes for further development of relations with Russia in various spheres — president
TASS
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June 23, 2025
MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. Mali hopes for further expansion of cooperation with Moscow in various areas, the republic's interim president, General Assimi Goita, said at a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. "Russia and Mali have good...
Mali authorities reopen Barrick Mining office in capital
African Mining Market
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June 23, 2025
Malian tax officials have reopened Barrick Mining’s office in the capital under a court-appointed administrator, after it was shuttered in April over alleged non-payment of taxes, said two people close to the matter. It marks the first significant...
Sierra Leone’s President elected ECOWAS Chairman
Joy FM
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June 23, 2025
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government. His election took place during the 67th Ordinary Summit of ECOWAS, held...
Mali junta chief visits Putin in bid to bolster defence ties
eNCA
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Mali's military strongman, General Assimi Goita, told Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday that he wanted to "reinforce" ties with the Kremlin, a key supporter of the west African country's battle against jihadism. Under the general...
ECOWAS begins process for smooth exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 23, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed a Chief Negotiator to oversee the orderly withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. The decision was made during the 67th Ordinary Session of the...
Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations (FAO) And International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Launch Second Phase Of The Africa Phytosanitary Programme
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture,...
Mali reopens Barrick office after state takes control of gold mine
BusinessLIVE
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Dakar — Malian tax officials have reopened Barrick Mining’s office in the capital under a court-appointed administrator, after it was shuttered in April over alleged nonpayment of taxes, sources said on Monday. It follows a Malian court decision...
Mali invites Japanese investors to Serbia
Tanjug
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June 23, 2025
OSAKA - Opening an investment conference at EXPO Osaka 2025, Serbian First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali urged Japanese investors to come to Serbia, a country that he noted was a bridge between the East and the West and Europe's third...
President Bio of Sierra Leone elected new ECOWAS Chairman
Ghana News Agency
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June 23, 2025
By Iddi Yire Accra, June 23, GNA – Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio was on Sunday elected Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government. He was elected the 67th Ordinary...
Mali’s Goïta visits Moscow as Africa corps replaces Wagner in fight against Jihadists
Africanews
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June 23, 2025
Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, arrived in Moscow on Sunday on a five-day official visit the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. The talks come ahead of the Russia–Africa Summit, and are aimed at reinforcing...
Russia says ready to contribute further to stabilization in Mali
TASS
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June 23, 2025
MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. Russian Presidential Envoy to the Middle East and Africa Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop and Minister of Reconciliation, Peace and National Cohesion Ismael Wague have...
Russia’s defense minister holds negotiations with Malian counterpart
TASS
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June 23, 2025
MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov held negotiations with Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs of the Republic of Mali Army Corps General Sadio Camara, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported on Monday. "The regular...
Putin thanks president of Mali for visiting Russia
TASS
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June 23, 2025
MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded a ceremony of exchanging freshly signed agreements between Russia and Mali by thanking Malian Interim President Assimi Goita and the entire Malian delegation for their visit to...
Sahel suffers most from terrorism, latest report says
TASS
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June 23, 2025
NAIROBI, June 23. /TASS/. Africa’s Sahel region remains the epicenter of global terrorism, accounting for more than a half of all terrorism-related deaths worldwide, the Africanews media outlet reported, citing the 2025 Global Terrorism Index...
Russia-Mali ties have room for growth — Putin
TASS
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June 23, 2025
MOSCOW, June 23. /TASS/. Russia and Mali would do well to work together more closely in resource mining, energy and logistics, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Mali’s transitional President Assimi Goita, who is in Moscow on...