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...

BADAGRY INTERNATIONAL FILMS FESTIVAL: LASG CALLS FOR COLLABORATION. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 BADAGRY INTERNATIONAL FILMS FESTIVAL: LASG CALLS FOR COLLABORATION 


                                                                   The Lagos State Government has called on all people with shared language, togetherness and love in the world to embrace collaboration to enhance their creativity and cultural heritage at the ongoing second edition of Badagry International Films, Culture and Sports Festival.


Speaking at the event which commenced on Wednesday at the Badagry Theatre Hall in Badagry, the representative of the State Government and the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Video and Censors Board, Mrs. Adebukola Agbaminoja Mrs. Agbaminoja stressed the unifying power of films, adding that people all over the world need to ignore artificial boundaries and welcome themselves with the spirit of brotherhood, camaraderie, inspiration and innovation that spurs exciting moments together. 


While welcoming and appreciating all dignitaries and participants at the event, especially the delegation from Porto-Novo in the Republic of Benin led by the First Deputy Mayor, Toukourou Rachadou, she said it is to inform our guests, especially those from the neighbouring country that Nigeria and Lagos State is open for collaboration and enhancing the cultural heritage between our Nations.


She commended the Initiator of the Badagry International Film Festival, Mr. Viyon Awhanse, for his doggedness in maintaining and promoting the festival, including the team and members of the Lagos State Sports Commission for their support. 


The event witnessed cultural entertainment from different troupes in the Badagry axis and Ghana.

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