AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWAFCON Quarter-final Focus: Ghana’s Black Queens edged Mali 1-1 to reach the last eight, then head coach Kim Lars Björkegren warned they must strike a balance—defend well without sitting back—against Malawi, with World Cup qualification in Brazil on the line. Matchday Buzz: Björkegren singled out Malawi’s Chawinga sisters as “world-class,” while Ghana’s path to the knockout has been built on improving performances, including a strong run after a draw with Mali. Music Spotlight: South London blues trio Jimmy Regal and the Royals dropped the new single “Flat Battery Blues,” blending funk and blues with influences from Senegal and Mali ahead of their album Snap Back. Arts & Culture (Mali-linked): A Russia–Africa new media blog tour in Moscow wrapped up with Mali participant Abdoulaye Sango praising the cultural and media stops, including major galleries and film sites. Fashion/Handcraft: Mudcloth (bogo) craft—traditional Mali textile made with fermented mud dye—gets a simple how-it’s-made spotlight, highlighting its slow process and earthy texture. Business (Mali): B2Gold announced Mali granted the Menankoto exploitation permit for its Fekola complex, a near-term production growth step.
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