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Seen elsewhere: This week in the ‘alt’ media
The Conservative Woman
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July 9, 2025
POLITICS in the UK has been a lot livelier than the economy, the prospects of which under this Labour administration look increasingly deathly. But has all that MSM and establishment excitement over Labour’s freefall into chaos a year on –...
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Congratulates The Winners Of Merck Foundation Media Awards- 125 Winners From 36 Countries Announced
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at ... Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA...
Russian Broadcaster RTVI Starts Airing in Mali
The Moscow Times
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July 8, 2025
Russian television network RTVI has launched broadcasts in Mali via the country’s largest provider, Malivision, the channel announced on Tuesday. The move, which extends RTVI’s reach to an estimated 3 million viewers in the African country, is the...
Who makes contemporary Uyghur art in Kazakhstan?
Global Voices
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July 8, 2025
Work by artist Nazugum Bakhtiyarova from the Sultan Kizlar collective. Text [in Russian]: “I would rather be a witness’ widow than a Bai [rich man’s] wife.” Photo by the Sultan Kizlar collective. Used with permission. In Kazakhstan, political or...
Lazareti Fest to Honour Dubrovnik Music Icon Đelo Jusić with Free Concert
The Dubrovnik Times
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This year’s Lazareti Fest, organised by Dubrovačka baština d.o.o., will be held in tribute to the late maestro Đelo Jusić, one of Dubrovnik’s most iconic musical figures. A true son of the city, Jusić left an indelible mark on Croatian music. His...
Hansi Flick rewards Mali wonderkid with Barcelona pre-season role
Sporting News
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July 7, 2025
Barcelona are getting ready for a fresh start under boss Hansi Flick after their title winning season — and one young name is already turning heads. Ibrahim Diarra, an 18-year-old talent from Mali, has reportedly earned a pre-season call-up to...
JULY 7 TV/STREAM: PHILS-GIANTS, SUMMER SIXERS-THUNDER, WIMBLEDON
BVM Sports
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July 7, 2025
9:30 p.m. Arizona at San Diego — MLB Network 9:45 p.m. Phils at Giants — NBCSP NBA SUMMER LEAGUE 7 p.m. Oklahoma City vs. Philadelphia — ESPN 9 p.m. Memphis at Utah — NBA TV SOCCER Noon Women’s European Championship, group stage: Spain vs. Belgium...
Lumio Arc 5, Arc 7 projectors launched in India with support for Netflix and Google TV
Notebook Check
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July 7, 2025
Lumio Arc 5, Arc 7 projectors (Source: Lumio). The Lumio Arc 5 and Arc 7 projectors run Google TV with Netflix certification and feature a smart setup system for auto-focus and keystone correction. The Indian home projector market has a clear gap,...
Mali’s promise of democracy fades as junta extends Assimi Goita’s rule
Modern Ghana
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Five years after taking power by force, Mali's junta leader, General Assimi Goita, has abandoned his promise of a democratic transition, extending his military rule for at least five more years without an election. Goita, 41, burst onto the public...
Mali's Assimi Goita: strongman with staying power
Modern Ghana
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Five years after taking power by force, Mali's junta leader, General Assimi Goita, has abandoned his promise of a democratic transition, extending his military rule for at least five more years without an election. Goita, 41, burst onto the public...
Malian Army Says 80 Terrorists Killed After Al-Qaeda Attacks
Morocco World News
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July 3, 2025
Rabat – Mali’s armed forces have said that they eliminated 80 al-Qaeda linked militants in response to recent attacks. This follows a highly coordinated simultaneous terrorist attacks on posts across the country, taking place on 2 June. Officials...
Art meets perfume in cross-disciplinary fragrance series Nez 1+1
Wallpaper*
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July 3, 2025
What happens when an artist and a perfumer are given the freedom to develop a perfume together? What would the overlap of their creative universes smell like? And what would it be like to be a fly on the wall for this process? With her olfactory...
Kidnap of 3 Indians in Mali: Odisha woman fears her son is one of them
The Federal
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July 5, 2025
Berhampur (Odisha), Jul 5 (PTI) A woman in Odisha's Ganjam district has moved police stating that she is unable to contact her son, who is working at a cement factory in the West African country of Mali, an official said on Saturday. P Narasama, a...
LoP Naveen Patnaik Urges MEA to Rescue Abducted Ganjam Youth from Mali
Pragativadi
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July 5, 2025
Leader of Opposition and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief Naveen Patnaik has voiced deep concern over the alleged abduction of P. Venkat Raman, a 28-year-old native of Samarajhol village in Hinjilicut block, Ganjam district, who went missing in the...
Naveen Seeks Jaishankar’s Intervention For Safe Release Of Odisha Man Abducted In Mali
Ommcom News
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July 5, 2025
Bhubaneswar: Leader of the Opposition in the Odisha Assembly and BJD President Naveen Patnaik on Saturday urged External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to intervene personally for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident reportedly...
Naveen Patnaik seeks Jaishankar’s help for safe return of ‘abducted’ Odisha youth from Mali
Orissa Post
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July 5, 2025
Bhubaneswar/Berhampur: BJD chief Naveen Patnaik Saturday sought the personal intervention of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for the early and safe release of an Odisha resident allegedly abducted by militants in the West African country of...
3 Indians abducted in Mali: Woman says she is unable to contact her son working in that country
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 5, 2025
A woman in Odisha's Ganjam district has moved police stating that she is unable to contact her son, who is working at a cement factory in the West African country of Mali, an official said on Saturday. P Narasama, a resident of Samarajhol village...
Odisha woman worried about son’s safety in West African, Mali
The Siasat Daily
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July 5, 2025
Berhampur: A woman in Odisha’s Ganjam district has moved police stating that she is unable to contact her son, who is working at a cement factory in the West African country of Mali, an official said on Saturday. P Narasama, a resident of...
3 Indians abducted in Mali; woman unable to contact son
Orissa Post
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July 5, 2025
Berhampur: A woman in Odisha’s Ganjam district has moved police stating that she is unable to contact her son, who is working at a cement factory in the West African country of Mali, an official said Saturday. P Narasama, a resident of Samarajhol...
Malians Report Torture at Prisons Run by Russian Mercenaries
Africa Defense Forum
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July 1, 2025
Since arriving in Mali almost four years ago, Russia’s Wagner Group mercenaries have kidnapped, imprisoned and tortured hundreds of Malian civilians in conjunction with the country’s ruling junta. Some of those captured were held for ransom before...