MALIAN ARMY WITHDRAWS FROM KEY TESSALIT MILITARY CAMP. (PHOTO).

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 Malian army withdraws from key Tessalit military camp: sources Mali’s army and its Russian mercenary allies have surrendered Camp Tessalit, a strategic military post in the north, multiple sources told the AFP news agency on Friday. An official from the Tuareg-led separatist group claimed soldiers and mercenaries at the camp had "surrendered", following a fierce fight over the weekend. Simultaneous attacks in Mali by militants linked to Al Qaeda and separatist Tuareg rebels on April 25 showed how fighters ​from different groups with different goals were able to strike at the heart of the West African country's military government. Gunfire and explosions were reported in the capital Bamako and around a large military base outside the capital, as well as Gao and central areas, as gunfire continuing in the northern city of Kidal. Defence minister Sadio Camara was killed at his residence in Kati, a garrison town near the capital, Bamako, following the fierce weekend fighting...

SARAKI MOURNS THE DEATH OF EX-CHIEF JUDGE OF DELTA STATE ''JAMES OMO-AGEGE'',TODAY.{PHOTOS}

                                   Senate President,Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki,today sunday expressed sadness over the demise of a former Chief Judge of Delta State,Justice James Omo-Agege and described him as a reputable jurist whose seminal judgements would continue to serve as precedents in the legal profession.Saraki in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,Yusuph Olaniyonu,in Abuja,said the late Chief Judg,who is the father of the Senator representing Delta Central,Senator Ovie Omo-Agege,departed at a time his services were most needed.He commiserated with the Omo-Agege's Dynasty of Orhomurun Orogun,Senator Ovie,the Government and people of Delta State over death of the patriarch.Saraki said ''My heart goes out to the Omo-Agege's family and the entire people of Edo and Delta States,whom the late Justice served so diligently during his active years.A cursory look at Justice Omo-Agege's years on the Bench,reveals a trailblazer,a man of courage and integrity with deep knowledge of the law which he applied for the benefit of the society.His contributions to the development of the Judiciary in particular and the country in general are highly remarkable.I cannot but agree with you that his love for the rule of law and the judiciary is etched in history for all time.We can only celebrate his greatness.He will be sorely missed,'' he said.While praying for the sweet repose of the soul of the deceased,Saraki urged the family to be consoled by the worthy legacy of selflessness and distinguished service left behind by their patriarch.More photos below.

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