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8 African countries battling massive humanitarian crises with little global attention
Business Insider Africa
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July 15, 2025
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) 2024 report shows eight African countries face some of the world’s most overlooked humanitarian crises, driven by conflict, climate shocks, and displacement, yet met with limited funding, media coverage, and...
Russian broadcaster RTVI launches in Mali
BNE Intellinews
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Russian television network RTVI has begun broadcasting in Mali via local provider Malivision, reaching over 3mn potential viewers in its latest move to expand across Africa. RTVI’s entry into Mali marks a strategic expansion of its presence on the...
Cardi B and Aya Nakamura Spark Fashion Frenzy at Balenciaga Haute Couture Show in Paris
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 9, 2025
Cardi B and Aya Nakamura turned heads at the Balenciaga Haute Couture show on 9 July 2025, creating one of the most talked-about moments of Paris Fashion Week. The American rap star and the French-Malian singer were seen seated next to each other,...
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How to track a world leader? Their bodyguards’ fitness app may have clues
Firstpost
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July 9, 2025
Curious about where your global leader might be at the moment? You might find out through their bodyguard’s fitness app. Recently, bodyguards of Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson were accused of putting his safety at risk over a long period....
Sid Sriram interview: How I balance Carnatic and film music and stay connected to my roots
The Hindu
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July 9, 2025
Sid Sriram’s musicality is mindbogglingly diverse. Among his inspirations is renowned Carnatic vocalist Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer on one end of the spectrum, while American-Ghananian musician Stevie Wonder is at the other. While he listened to...
BAR Book Forum: Mali Collins’ Book, “Scrap Theory”
Black Agenda Report
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September 7, 2025
In this series, we ask acclaimed authors to answer five questions about their book. This week’s featured author is Mali Collins. Collins is Assistant Professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at American University. Her book is...
#4883, Music from the Caribbean and South America
WNYC - New York
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July 9, 2025
There’s collaborative music by Amsterdam-based duo of Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti, a Bolivian-born singer and multi-medium performer, and Chicago expat jazz drummer with Puerto Rican origins, Frank Rosaly, who together dig into their ancestral...
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Congratulates The Winners Of Merck Foundation Media Awards- 125 Winners From 36 Countries Announced
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at ... Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA...
Seen elsewhere: This week in the ‘alt’ media
The Conservative Woman
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July 9, 2025
POLITICS in the UK has been a lot livelier than the economy, the prospects of which under this Labour administration look increasingly deathly. But has all that MSM and establishment excitement over Labour’s freefall into chaos a year on –...
Television and radio – July 14, 2025
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 14, 2025
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Russian Broadcaster RTVI Starts Airing in Mali
The Moscow Times
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July 8, 2025
Russian television network RTVI has launched broadcasts in Mali via the country’s largest provider, Malivision, the channel announced on Tuesday. The move, which extends RTVI’s reach to an estimated 3 million viewers in the African country, is the...
Who makes contemporary Uyghur art in Kazakhstan?
Global Voices
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July 8, 2025
Work by artist Nazugum Bakhtiyarova from the Sultan Kizlar collective. Text [in Russian]: “I would rather be a witness’ widow than a Bai [rich man’s] wife.” Photo by the Sultan Kizlar collective. Used with permission. In Kazakhstan, political or...
Lazareti Fest to Honour Dubrovnik Music Icon Đelo Jusić with Free Concert
The Dubrovnik Times
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This year’s Lazareti Fest, organised by Dubrovačka baština d.o.o., will be held in tribute to the late maestro Đelo Jusić, one of Dubrovnik’s most iconic musical figures. A true son of the city, Jusić left an indelible mark on Croatian music. His...
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...
Mali's Assimi Goita: strongman with staying power
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...
Malian Army Says 80 Terrorists Killed After Al-Qaeda Attacks
Morocco World News
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July 3, 2025
Rabat – Mali’s armed forces have said that they eliminated 80 al-Qaeda linked militants in response to recent attacks. This follows a highly coordinated simultaneous terrorist attacks on posts across the country, taking place on 2 June. Officials...
Art meets perfume in cross-disciplinary fragrance series Nez 1+1
Wallpaper*
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July 3, 2025
What happens when an artist and a perfumer are given the freedom to develop a perfume together? What would the overlap of their creative universes smell like? And what would it be like to be a fly on the wall for this process? With her olfactory...
Hansi Flick rewards Mali wonderkid with Barcelona pre-season role
Sporting News
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July 7, 2025
Barcelona are getting ready for a fresh start under boss Hansi Flick after their title winning season — and one young name is already turning heads. Ibrahim Diarra, an 18-year-old talent from Mali, has reportedly earned a pre-season call-up to...
JULY 7 TV/STREAM: PHILS-GIANTS, SUMMER SIXERS-THUNDER, WIMBLEDON
BVM Sports
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July 7, 2025
9:30 p.m. Arizona at San Diego — MLB Network 9:45 p.m. Phils at Giants — NBCSP NBA SUMMER LEAGUE 7 p.m. Oklahoma City vs. Philadelphia — ESPN 9 p.m. Memphis at Utah — NBA TV SOCCER Noon Women’s European Championship, group stage: Spain vs. Belgium...
Lumio Arc 5, Arc 7 projectors launched in India with support for Netflix and Google TV
Notebook Check
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July 7, 2025
Lumio Arc 5, Arc 7 projectors (Source: Lumio). The Lumio Arc 5 and Arc 7 projectors run Google TV with Netflix certification and feature a smart setup system for auto-focus and keystone correction. The Indian home projector market has a clear gap,...