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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 · Jul 26, 2024

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.

The Conversation · Jul 25, 2024

Israel's national anthem jeered at Paris Olympics football match

NEW DELHI: Israel's national anthem faced loud jeers ahead of their football match against Mali at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday night. The match, held at Parc des Princes stadium, was amidst tight security due to international tensions and safety concerns during the Games. Arriving under heavy police escort, the…

The Times of India · Jul 25, 2024

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2024

How to watch the 2024 Olympic football matches online or on TV

Here's how you can watch the 2024 Olympic football tournament matches, which are currently underway.

WhatToWatch · Jul 23, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2024

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.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 22, 2024

Toumani Diabaté obituary

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2024

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.

International Business Times · Jul 16, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2024