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Mali abduction: Family of Telangana man seeks govt intervention
The Federal
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July 6, 2025
Hyderabad, Jul 5 (PTI) The family of a 45-year-old man from Telangana, who was abducted in the West African nation of Mali, is in distress and appealing for government intervention to secure his release. Amaralingeswara Rao's wife Venkataramana on...
"Terrorists are demanding ransom in exchange for people": Relative of Odisha youth abducted by Al-Qaeda in Mali
Birmingham Star - Alabama
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Ganjam (Odisha) [India], July 6 (ANI): Brother in law of P Venkataraman, a resident of Odisha's Ganjam district who is among the three Indians abducted by an al-Qaeda linked terrorist group in West Africa's Mali has said that the terrorists are...
Ghana, AfDB sign deal to develop Volta economic corridor
Ghana News Agency
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July 5, 2025
By Edward Dankwah Accra, July 05, GNA – The African Development Bank has signed a Letter of Intent with the Government to support the development of the Volta Economic Corridor, a transformative initiative under the 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated...
New West African flight route set to boost trade between Ghana, Burkina Faso
Business Insider Africa
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July 5, 2025
The inaugural flight landed on July 1, 2025, at Ouagadougou International Airport and was preceded by a ceremony in Accra. Reports read that the Airline will operate three flights weekly, supporting the objectives of the African Continental Free...
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...
Ganjam Youth Kidnapped in Mali, Odisha Govt Initiates Rescue Operations
Pragativadi
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July 5, 2025
An Odia youth from Samarjhola village in Ganjam district has been kidnapped in the West African nation of Mali. The victim, identified as P. Venkat Raman, was reportedly abducted from the Diamond Cement factory in Mali, where he was employed under...
AfDB, GIIF to develop Volta Economic Corridor
Graphic
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July 5, 2025
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed an agreement to collaborate with the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF) and the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat in an ambitious effort to reposition the Volta Lake as a multimodal transport spine...
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...
AfDB Backs Ghana’s Volta Corridor in $Billion 24-Hour Economy Push
News Ghana
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July 5, 2025
Multimodal trade spine targets landlocked Sahel markets The African Development Bank (AfDB) has formalized support for Ghana’s Volta Economic Corridor through a landmark agreement with the government, advancing a critical pillar of President...
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...
Odia Youth Among Three Indians Abducted by Al-Qaeda-Linked Terror Group in Mali
Pragativadi
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July 5, 2025
An Odia youth is among three Indian nationals abducted by a terror group linked to Al-Qaeda in Mali, West Africa, triggering shock and concern in his native village and calls for swift government action. The victim, P. Venkataraman from...
Ganjam Youth Among 3 Indians Abducted By Al-Qaeda-Linked Militants In Mali
Ommcom News
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July 5, 2025
Bhubaneswar: In a distressing development, it has come to the fore that a 28-year-old man from Odisha, among three Indian nationals, has been abducted by Al-Qaeda-linked militants in Mali, West Africa. According to reports, P Venkataramana, from...
Ghana Launches Volta Corridor to Anchor 24-Hour Economy
News Ghana
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July 3, 2025
President John Mahama has officially launched the Volta Economic Corridor, designating it as the strategic anchor for his flagship 24-Hour Economy policy. The initiative, unveiled Wednesday, aims to transform the Volta River Basin into a logistics...
Mali: High number of EXPO 2027 participants an honour to Serbia
Tanjug
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July 4, 2025
BELGRADE - Serbia's First Deputy PM and Finance Minister Sinisa Mali said on Friday many countries had identified the significance of participating in EXPO 2027 Belgrade and that the high number of confirmed attendances was a great honour to...
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...
Ghana signs deal with AfDB to develop Volta Economic Corridor
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 4, 2025
Ghana has signed a letter of intent with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to turn Lake Volta into a key transport and industrial corridor, linking the country’s ports to land‑locked neighbours in the Sahel. The agreement supports Ghana’s...
3rd July :India on Dalai Lama, Mali abduction, US trade deal.
India Today
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July 4, 2025
On News at 7, this 3rd July, Abhishek Mishra brings you the day's most crucial headlines. India rejects China’s claim over Dalai Lama’s successor, says only the Dalai Lama can decide. Three Indians abducted by al-Qaida-linked terrorists in Mali...
Why Wagner’s exit poses grave consequences for Mali — Ex diplomat
Daily Trust
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July 4, 2025
The recent announcement by Russia’s Wagner mercenary group of its withdrawal from Mali has ignited fresh concerns about security, sovereignty, and humanitarian access across West Africa. The paramilitary force announced the move on June 6,...
Alcatel V3 Ultra: French brand returns to Indian smartphone market but misses the mark
The Week
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Alcatel recently re-entered the Indian smartphone market by entering into a licensee agreement with NxtCell, launching three new smartphones: Alcatel V3 Classic, V3 Pro, and V3 Ultra. The latter, V3 Ultra, is the highest-priced option, coming in...