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...

KADUNA CHURCH AWARDS SHEIKH AHMAD GUMI, ANOTHER FOR 'PROMOTING RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE, PEACE' IN COMMUNITIES. (PHOTO).




 Kaduna Church Awards Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, Another For 'Promoting Religious Tolerance, Peace' In Communities


The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (Christ the King Cathedral), in Kaduna State has honoured Islamic preacher, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi and Pastor Yohanna Buru, for "promoting harmony and tolerance" among the residents of the state.


According to Pastor Christopher Solomon of the Church, the selection of Gumi and Buru was a result of their remarkable contributions to humanity and their dedicated efforts towards peace, the News Agency of Nigeria.


He said that the duo were recognised as ‘Peace Ambassadors’ for their unwavering commitment to peace-building in the state.


“Their efforts in promoting religious tolerance and fostering better understanding have played a significant role in mitigating religious extremism and attacks among adherents of different faith-based organizations,” he said.


In response, while receiving the honours the award recipients expressed their gratitude to the Almighty God for the honour bestowed upon them.


Buru and Gumi also called upon Muslims and Christians to consistently live in peace and harmony with one another.


They appealed to both the state and Federal Governments to address the prevailing security challenges affecting various sectors of human endeavors while thanking the organizers for the recognition.


The awardees also prayed for peace and stability in the state and the country at large.

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