Mali pulls out from alliance of French-speaking countries
The Organization Internationale de la Francophonie had already suspended the membership of the three countries over military coups in recent years. Mali, Niger and
France begins handing over military bases to Senegal
The handover follows a declaration by Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, late last year ordering all foreign troops to leave the country France hands
Netherlands to return more than 100 artifacts to Nigeria
The artifacts, which include human and animal figures, plaques, royal regalia, and a bell, were looted in the late 19th century by British soldiers
US unveils $500m arms package for Ukraine
National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby reaffirmed the Biden administration’s commitment to providing additional aid until its final days in power…reports Asian Lite News
Chad ends a defense pact with France
Chad was one of the last countries in the region in which France maintained a large military presence…reports Asian Lite News Chad’s government is
BRICS Expansion Likely in 2025, Hints Lavrov
The Russian minister noted that many countries “want to take part in BRICS events”….reports Asian Lite News The BRICS could expand further in 2025
EU resumes budgetary support to Zambia
This reflects the EU’s recognition of the Government of Zambia’s structural reforms in public finance management in 2021….reports Asian Lite News The European Union
European films screening at VOX opens in Mall of Oman
Oman gets a week long treat of European Films at the first ever EUFF Festival until September 30, writes Vinod Raghavan MUSCAT: THE curtain
European films screening at VOX opens in Mall of Oman
Oman gets a week long treat of European Films at the first ever EUFF Festival until September 30, writes Vinod Raghavan MUSCAT: THE curtain
King not planning to visit riot-hit areas yet
Anti-monarchy group, Republic, has criticised the lack of response from the King, with its leader, Graham Smith, claiming that when the nation is in
