Mali

Republic of Mali

Synonym
Malian
Bamako
Sikasso
Kalabancoro
Koutiala
Ségou
Segou
Kayes

African operations contribute 50% to UBA’s earnings – CEO

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The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Thursday announced that all its African subsidiaries are now on firm footing as they have been contributing maximally to the group’s profit margin.

The bank said its African operations, specifically, have contributed close to 50 per cent of the group’s earnings, leveraging on digital offerings and products across the board to gain large market shares across the different regions of operations in Africa.

Liberia: Lofa Lawmakers Divided Over Imprisonment of Senator-elect Brownie Samukai

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MONROVIA – Members of the Lofa County Legislative Caucus are said to be divided over the latest ruling from the Supreme Court of Liberia, mandating the incarceration of Senator-elect J. Brownie Samukai for misapplying money belonging to soldiers of the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) along with two others.

The Supreme Court is the final arbiter of justice in Liberia

Sen. Snowe: ECOWAS to name, shame 3rd-term governments

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By Lewis S. Teh

Bomi County Senator and Chairman on Security, and governance at the ECOWAS Parliament, Edwin Melvin Snowe says the committee on security and governance and the regional parliament, in general, will not relent on naming and shaming any democratically elected government in the region that will go beyond two terms.

Liberia: Poverty, Food Insecurity Were Extreme in 2021 – World Bank Economic Update on Liberia Reveal

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MONROVIA – In his 5th Annual Message to the 54th Annual Legislature, President George Weah painted blossom picture of the country’s 2021 economy. He told the Legislators and the nation in the presence of members of the diplomatic corps that he has managed to keep the economy stable and expanded it by 3.6 percent – a nominal value of US$300 million in 2021.

Tanzania tops in cases submitted before the AfCHPR

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Dar es Salaam. Eighty percent of the cases filed and decided at the African Court of Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR) are by Tanzanians, it has been revealed.

A total of 14 cases from five member states of the African Union, including Tanzania, have been reviewed and adjudicated by the continent’s tribunal in Dar es Salaam in the past one month, with eight of them being from Tanzanian individuals.

Other countries with appeals in the Court include Rwanda, Mali, Benin and Malawi.

“I would rather be alive in Africa than to die at the Mediterranean Sea” -reintegrated migrant tells his story

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November 30, 2021

By Alhaji Haruna Sani

“I would rather be in Africa than to die and end up in a body bag at the shores of the Mediterranean Sea,” Bilal Kamara learnt his lesson after irregular migration.

After running out of money to keep studying at the LICCSAL Business College in Freetown, depressed and frustrated Bilal Kamara who could not manage his heartbreak decided to run away from shame.

Ecobank announces fintech challenge 2021 finalists

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Ecobank Group on Thursday announced the 2021 finalists for its fourth edition annual Fintech Challenge, a competition for Africa-focused technology start-ups.

The bank made this announcement at a virtual press conference.

The challenge was designed to help fintechs with Africa-focused products join forces with the leading pan-African lender to provide Africans with groundbreaking financial services.

The bank said this year’s final saw five finalists selected from various African countries.

Jonathan, Buhari Hold Closed-Door Meeting

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President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday received his predecessor, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, in his office at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The former president came into Aso Rock at about 4pm but it is unclear what the duo discussed as Jonathan did not speak to journalists after the meeting.

The ex-President has been working as ECOWAS special envoy to Mali, a position that has brought him in more regular contact with President Buhari in recent times.

NSIA Insurance names new board chairman

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The Board of NSIA Insurance Limited has announced the appointment of Adesegun Akin-Olugbade as its new chairman.

Mr Akin-Olugbade who is a leading legal, finance and corporate governance expert, is taking over from Ituah Ighodalo who has since stepped down from the position.

The incoming NSIA Insurance Limited chairman said he felt privileged to be named to his new role and he is more than willing to push the company to greater heights.