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Mali: Toumani Diabaté – the Famed Musician From Mali Who Took the Kora to the World
[The Conversation Africa] 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 birthda…
Africa: For Toumani Diabaté, Maestro of Kora Music, the Curtains Drop, By Yusuf Bangura
[Premium Times] Lovers of traditional African music, especially kora music, will sorely miss him.
Africa: World Musicians Mourn the Loss of Mali’s ‘King of Kora’ Toumani Diabate
[RFI] 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.
Mali: Timber Logging Drives Jnim’s Expansion in Mali
[ISS] The unregulated timber logging economy is central to extremists’ governance strategies and regional infiltration.
Mali: Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur On Violence Against Women and Girls in Sport
[HRW] Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls to the United Nations General Assembly on violence against women and girls in sport. This submission covers s…
Nigeria/Mali: Super Eagles Lose 2-0 to Tactical Mali
[Leadership] Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat to the Les Aigles of Mali in their second international friendly match Tuesday’s night in Marrakech, Morocco.
Nigeria/Mali: Osimhen Ruled Out of Super Eagles Friendlies Against Ghana, Mali
[Vanguard] Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming friendlies against Ghana and Mali.
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Hint At a New West African Currency – What It’ll Take for It to Succeed
[The Conversation Africa] On 11 February 2024, the head of Niger’s ruling military junta, General Abdourahmane Tiani, spoke of the possible creation of a common currency with Burkina Faso and Mali. “The currency is a first step toward breaking free fro…
West Africa: Ecowas Lifts Sanctions On Guinea, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso
[Daily Trust] The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted the economic sanctions imposed on Niger, Mali and Burkina-Faso.
West Africa: Ecowas Co-Founder Gowon Urges Body to Lift Sanctions on Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso
[Premium Times] Mr Gowon, who was one of the founders of ECOWAS as Nigeria’s military head of state in May 1975, expressed his concerns about recent developments in the regional body in an open letter.