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Edouard Mendy set to retire from Senegal duty after 59 caps
After 59 appearances for Senegal, Edouard Mendy could be saying goodbye to international football. According to Senegalese outlet Taggat, the 34-year-old goalkeeper has reportedly told incoming head coach Patrick Vieira that he intends to retire from international duty....
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Senegal inks deal with Italian energy giant Eni to study 5 offshore blocks
Senegal has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian energy giant ENI to evaluate five offshore blocks, the country’s energy minister announced on Tuesday....
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One Man's Quest to End Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Mali
[IPS] United Nations -- After years of defending FGM as a cultural practice, Sidi Haidara came to a realization: No tradition should come at the expense of a girl's health, rights, or future....
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The Success Mali Must Move Beyond
[allAfrica] Mali built a cotton sector capable of producing, ginning and exporting at scale. Mossadeck Bally argues that this success must now support a more demanding ambition: retain more fibre, begin with spinning and finance industry for the long term....
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Chad's Anti-Corruption Institutions Buckle Under Political Pressure
[ISS] An aborted oil sector audit exposes the gulf between Chad's commitments and its willingness to investigate powerful interests.
