Russia will begin geological exploration of lithium, oil and gas deposits in Mali next month, a senior official announced in Bamako. According to Malian Minister of Economy and Finance Alousseini Sanou, a first team of Russian experts will arrive soon to begin work, with a timetable for the steps to be taken already established. The development coincides with a visit by Sanou and Energy Minister Bintou Camara to Moscow to explore investment opportunities. This cooperation with Russia could provide Mali with the resources needed to finance other economic sectors.Source: Africa News Agency
Saïed and El-Sisi Call for Stronger Cooperation and Unity to Tackle Regional Challenges
Tunis: President Kais Saied on Tuesday afternoon held a phone call with Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, during which they discussed the long-standing relations binding the two countries and peoples, reaffirming commitment to further scaling up…