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Is Mali the Next Afghanistan? Fuel Shortages and School Closures Trigger Panic as Islamic Militants Tighten Grip
The Malian government has ordered the closure of all schools and universities across the country, citing a severe fuel shortage triggered by a blockade enforced by Islamist militants. The decision, announced on state television by Education...
Owner: David Jang
Researchers Are Rethinking Polygamy and What It Reveals About Human Relationships
In July 2025, Uganda’s courts swiftly dismissed a petition challenging the legality of polygamy, citing the protection of religious and cultural freedom. For most social scientists and policymakers who have long declared polygamy a “harmful...
Owner: Andrei Mihai & Tiberius Puiu
Africa’s Blind Spot: Research shows that many Africans are unaware of the demand for reparations from former colonial Powers
A research on the topic “Attitude of people in Africa to the initiative to demand reparations” analysed the opinions of 4,250 respondents from nine African countries: Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Morocco, Egypt, Uganda and...
Owner: Kwasi Twum
Zohran Mamdani’s Rise: From Queens Lawmaker to New York City Mayor
In the Libyan city of Sabha, known as the “Bride of the South,” authorities dismantled three terrorist networks in August, revealing links stretching across and back to the African coast. Five months earlier, in March 2025, security forces in...
Owner: Saudi Government
DDA recruitment 2025: Last date to apply online for MTS, JSA, Patwari, JE, Steno posts; check direct link here
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The Times of India
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DDA Recruitment 2025: Last date today to apply online for MTS, JSA, Patwari, JE, Steno DDA Recruitment 2025: The last date to apply online for DDA Recruitment 2025 is today, November 5, 2025. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has invited...
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WTM London puts spotlight on sustainability, investments and growth for first day
Sustainability, tourism investments and the rise of the Chinese market were in the spotlight during the first day of World Travel Market London. Investment and education took centre stage during the Ministers’ Summit, which was taking place for...
Owner: Graham Edward Cooke
New research says polygyny (one husband, multiple wives) has plus sides
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1News
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Polygyny, which is illegal in New Zealand, has economic and social advantages, according to a recent study. But does that mean it's harmless? David W. Lawson reports. In July 2025, Uganda’s courts swiftly dismissed a petition challenging the...
Owner: New Zealand Government
How Russian mercenaries in Mali exploit military equipment
It's said that a picture is worth more than a thousand words; a photo posted on Telegram in December 2024 proves just how accurate that expression really is. The image in question shows a pair of legs lounging in the shade on a red carpet in the...
Owner: German Government
Is polygamy bad for society? Scientists think it could have benefits
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Owner: Evgeny Lebedev
How Russian mercenaries exploit Malian military equipment
It is said that a picture is worth more than a thousand words; a photo posted on Telegram in December 2024 proves just how accurate that expression really is. The image in question shows a pair of legs lounging in the shade on a red carpet in the...
Owner: German Government
Turkish defense industry to be showcased at African expo
ANKARA The Turkish defense industry will showcase its innovative technologies alongside African countries at the Bamako Expo (BAMEX ‘25) in Mali on Nov. 11 - 14. The expo is being held for the first time in 2025 and will serve as a platform to...
Barrick’s Mali Gold Mine Restarts Under State Control
Barrick Mining's (TSX:ABX,NYSE:B) Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali has resumed operations for the first time in over nine months, following a court-ordered takeover by the West African nation’s military-led government, according to a Bloomberg report....
Owner: Nick Smith
Why President Tinubu Must Take Ted Cruz, Rep. Riley Moore, And President Do
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The Nigerian Voice
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The Warning Nigeria Did Not Expect When outspoken American leaders like Senator Ted Cruz, Representative Riley Moore, and President Donald Trump raise their voices about Nigeria’s religious and political violence, it is no longer background...
Owner: Henry D Oduenyi
WTM London puts spotlight on sustainability, investments
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Trade Arabia
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Sustainability, tourism investments and the rise of the Chinese market were in the spotlight during the first day of World Travel Market London. Investment and education took centre stage during the Ministers’ Summit, which was taking place for...
Owner: Anwar Abdulrahman & Ronnie Middleton
Rethinking Polygamy – New Research Upends Conventional Thinking About The A
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The Nigerian Voice
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In July 2025, Uganda’s courts swiftly dismissed a petition challenging the legality of polygamy, citing the protection of religious and cultural freedom. For most social scientists and policymakers who have long declared polygamy a “harmful...
Owner: Henry D Oduenyi
Australian technology captures first light at Chilean observatory
From: Macquarie University An astronomical instrument featuring Australian-built technology has achieved first light – the crucial moment when a telescope captures its first images – at the European Southern Observatory’s Paranal Observatory in...
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Barrick’s Mali gold mine resumes operations under state control
Barrick Mining’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold mine in Mali has resumed operations after more than nine months, reported Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the matter. The mine, a significant asset for Barrick, was shut down in January this year due to...
Owner: Michael "Mike" Danson
ECOWAS Rejects Genocide Allegations in West African Violence, Calls for Unified Global Support Against Terrorism
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a prominent regional organization comprising 15 member nations dedicated to promoting economic integration, political stability, and security across West Africa, has issued a strong and...
Vivo Y500 Pro spotted on Geekbench, launch date, key specs officially confirmed
While teasing the arrival of the Vivo X300 series for China last month, Vivo confirmed that the home market will also be receiving a powerful Y-series phone called the Vivo Y500 Pro in November. It also confirmed that the device will be equipped...
Owner: Shine Wong
First Dimensity 9500e and 8500-powered phones are arriving early next year
The flagship phone battle in China is almost settled for this year. What comes next is a wave of sub-flagship models to be powered by the up-and-coming chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek. Qualcomm is set to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 later this...
Owner: Shine Wong