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Mali Severs Ties With Ukraine Amid Accusations Of Support For Rebel Attack

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The Malian government has announced the severance of diplomatic ties with Ukraine, citing a senior Ukrainian official’s alleged admission of Kyiv’s role in a recent attack that killed dozens of Russian mercenaries and Malian soldiers.

The decision comes after intense fighting in northern Mali last month, which resulted in significant casualties on both sides.

The northern Tuareg rebels claimed responsibility for the attack, saying they killed at least 84 mercenaries from Russia’s Wagner group and 47 Malian soldiers over three days of fighting.

Mali’s government spokesman, Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga, stated that Ukraine’s military intelligence agency spokesperson, Andriy Yusov, had “admitted Ukraine’s involvement” in the attack, which Mali considers a “cowardly, treacherous, and barbaric” act.

Furthermore, Mali cited comments by Ukraine’s Ambassador to Senegal, Yurii Pyvovarov, who expressed “unequivocal and unqualified support” for the attack on social media.

The Malian government views these actions as unacceptable foreign interference and support for international terrorism.

In response, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow’s support for Bamako in a phone call with his Malian counterpart, Abdoulaye Diop.

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Former Head of State Gowon Issues Warning, Backs Tinubu, Select Leaders for 2027

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Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Retd), has cautioned the northern part of the country against tearing Nigeria apart.

Gowon, who spoke while hosting a delegation from the Senator Ibrahim Shekarau-led League of Northern Democrats (LND) at the Yakubu Gowon Centre in Abuja, urged northern elites to prioritize the collective interest of Nigeria over narrow regional concerns.

The former Head of State’s warning comes amid growing agitation for power to return to the North, barely a year after President Bola Tinubu took office.

Ekwutosblog learnt that Northerners have been citing marginalization even though former President Muhammadu Buhari, a Northerner, served for eight years, leaving the country in a deplorable state in 2023.

Gowon on Wednesday called for the North to foster unity and collaboration across Nigeria’s diverse regions, rather than pursuing narrow regional interests. He also reflected on his time as Head of State, noting the challenges of maintaining national unity amid regional tensions and secession threats during his administration.

The elder statesman expressed concern over the current challenges facing northern Nigeria, including insecurity, disunity, and social issues like poverty and drug addiction. He commended the efforts of the LND to address these issues and promote unity in the north and across Nigeria.

Gowon’s stance is similar to a recent submission of former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe, who, in an interview, said, “Tinubu or the south must have another four years before power returns to the north.”

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Photos: Macron welcomes Tinubu to France

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday began a two-day visit to France, with both sides seeking increased economic cooperation and Paris looking to boost ties in English-speaking Africa following a series of setbacks with former allies on the continent.

 

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Four tax reform bills scale second reading at Senate.

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Four tax reform bills scale second reading at Senate.

The four bills seek uniformity, equity and efficiency in tax administration.

The bills have been referred to the senate committee on finance for further legislative action which include the conduct of a public hearing to enable all stakeholders submit inputs

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