LONDON (Reuters) – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced sovereign wealth funds to make it rather unthinkable. FILEFOTO: Empty offices are seen as the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) disease continues, in London, UK March 19, 2020. REUTERS / Simon Dawson With leading office blocks lying empty around the world, hotels half …
Read More »Mali: Military wants three years transition, Keita is released | News
The military government that took power in Mali wants a military transitional body to rule the country for three years and has agreed to release Deputy President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, a source in a visit by West African delegation said on Sunday. “The junta has confirmed that it wants a …
Read More »Interviews between W-Africa mediators, Mali interns begin on 2nd day | Mali News
Closer talks between a West African delegation and military officers who overthrew President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita earlier this week have entered into a second day. Spearheaded by former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, the delegation of the regional ECOWAS block met at military officers led by Colonel Assimi Goita behind closed …
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PHOTO PHOTO: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talks to reporters following a meeting with UN Security Council members on Iran’s proven failure to comply with a nuclear deal and calls for the restoration of sanctions against Iran at UN headquarters in New York , FS, August 20, 2020. REUTERS …
Read More »Cup leaders of Mali meet mediators seeking return to civil rule | Mali News
An important meeting between the Mali coup and mediators from the West African regional bloc to seek a return to civilian rule ended after just 20 minutes. The talks on Saturday were set to last 90 minutes, according to a preliminary schedule set by the Economic Community of West African …
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