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Last UN peacekeepers poised for complete withdrawal from Mali

Last UN peacekeepers poised for complete withdrawal from Mali

The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was deployed to Mali in 2013 following a violent insurrection by separatist rebels attempting to take control of the north of the country and a subsequent military-led coup. Established by UN Security Councilresolution 2100, the mission included more than 15,000 troops …

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We?ve reprimanded the official who issued withdrawal letter on Kano governorship appeal – INEC

We?ve reprimanded the official who issued withdrawal letter on Kano governorship appeal  - INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the official who issued a letter claiming that the electoral umpire has withdrawn from the ongoing Kano Governorship election petition case, has been reprimanded.    Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee said that the letter …

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Thousands of protesters take to the streets demanding withdrawal of French troops in Niger (video)

Thousands of protesters gathered in Niger’s capital Niamey on Saturday, September 2 in the latest protests against the presence of French troops in the West African country, where the military ousted the elected president more than a month ago. On July 26 Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, a former commander of the …

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African presidents traveling to meet Putin to ask for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, new report claims

African presidents traveling to meet Putin to ask for withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, new report claims

An African delegation of leaders heading to Ukraine and Russia this week to propose “confidence-building measures” to facilitate peace between the two countries, will make some proposals to Russian president Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. On May 22, the Associated Press reported that a delegation including presidents …

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