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...

MARCO RUBIO SWORN IN AS U. S. SECRETARY OF STATE BY VICE PRESIDENT JAMES VANCE. (PHOTO).


 Marco Rubio Sworn In as US Secretary of State by Vice President James Vance


Marco Rubio, a seasoned politician, attorney, and diplomat, has officially taken office as the United States Secretary of State. The swearing-in ceremony, conducted by Vice President James Vance, took place on Tuesday.


Rubio's appointment follows his unanimous confirmation by the Senate (99-0) on Monday, making him the first permanent member of Donald Trump’s cabinet in his second term as President.


As Secretary of State, Rubio will play a critical role in shaping US foreign policy, particularly regarding relations with China and Latin America. During his Senate foreign relations committee hearing, he endorsed Trump’s “America First” approach, describing it as a “commonsense realization.”


Rubio's prior roles include serving as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives (2006–2008) and as a US Senator. His extensive legislative experience is expected to shape his diplomatic strategies in his new role.

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