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...

FOREIGN MINISTER TUGGAR TO SPEAK AT CHATHAM HOUSE DURING UK VISIT. (PHOTO).


 Foreign Minister Tuggar to Speak at Chatham House During UK Visit


Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has embarked on a high-level working visit to the United Kingdom from March 3 to 5, 2025, to strengthen diplomatic ties and expand strategic collaboration between both nations.


According to a statement by the ministry’s acting spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the visit underscores Nigeria’s commitment to fostering global partnerships that drive economic growth and sustainable development.


During his visit, Ambassador Tuggar will deliver a speech at Chatham House, where he will discuss Nigeria’s evolving foreign policy and global ambitions. He will also participate in a high-level roundtable at the House of Commons, focusing on economic diversification, investment, and digital transformation.


Additionally, the minister is scheduled to engage with key media stakeholders at the BBC House in London and hold meetings with financial institutions, including JP Morgan and British International Investment (BII), to explore investment opportunities and financial cooperation.


The visit will feature bilateral talks with senior UK government officials on security collaboration, intelligence-sharing, business expansion, and strengthening academic partnerships between Nigerian and UK institutions. Ambassador Tuggar will also engage with the African Centre and the University of Cambridge to promote knowledge exchange and capacity-building.


The visit aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s foreign policy priorities, which emphasize economic diplomacy, strategic partnerships, and regional stability.


The statement added, “Ambassador Tuggar’s engagements will focus on enhancing Nigeria-UK cooperation in areas that foster innovation, economic diversification, and regional security.”

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