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Ibadan Explosion: They’re Malians – Residents reveal identities of illegal miners

January 18, 2024 Gistlover Stella 0

Residents of Ibadan, Oyo State’s capital, have disclosed the identity of the illegal miners responsible for the explosion that shook the city on Tuesday, January 16, 2023. The tragedy, which caused shock and terror among

ECOWAS condemns killing of 17 Nigerian soldiers

Again, 17 Soldiers confirmed dead In Fresh Attack near the Mali Border

August 16, 2023 Rhoda Gistlover 0

At least seventeen Nigerian troops were gunned down by suspected Jihadists in a new ambush near the Mali border. In a statement issued late Tuesday night, the defense ministry confirmed this, stating that a military

Second Coup Looms as Military Detain Mali’s President and Prime Minister

May 25, 2021 Gist Lovers 0

There are fears of a second coup being carried out in just a year in Mali following the detention of the country’s President, Prime Minister and defence minister of the interim government by the military.

Malian Opposition Leader, Soumaila Cissé is Dead

December 25, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

Malian Opposition Leader, Soumaila Cissé is Dead. The Malian opposition leader, Soumaïla Cissé, has died of coronavirus on Friday in Paris, France, his family and his Union for Republic and Democracy (URD) party have confirmed.

Amadou Toumani Touré, Mali’s Former President Dies At 72

November 10, 2020 Gistlover Stella 0

Amadou Toumani Touré, Mali’s Former President Dies At 72 Mali’s former president, Amadou Toumani Touré, has been confirmed dead at the age of 72, a family member and a doctor said on Tuesday November 10.

Former Defence Minister, N’Daou Named Transition President, Coup Leader, Goita, VP

September 22, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

Former Defence Minister in Mali, Ba N’Daou has been named as the President of the transition government while the coup leader, Colonel Assimi Goita has been appointed as Vice President. The announcement was made by

APC: Buhari Endorse Buni to Head National Convention

Buhari Reveals How Disappointed He Is At The Level Of Insecurity In Mali

August 20, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

President Buhari has expressed his dissatisfaction over the insecurity in Mali and the breach of constitutional rule. Buhari visited the West African country last month and held some talks with the president over some issues.

Dozens Killed In Attacks In Central Mali

February 15, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

At least 31 civilians killed in attack on Ogossagou, the village that was targeted in a massacre last year. In this file photo from July 2019, troops from the Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) and a