Chad
Chad investigates attack on presidential compound that left 18 dead
Chad’s government has launched an investigation after a group of 24 armed assailants attempted to storm the presidential compound
Malian authorities arrested four senior employees of Canadian mining firm Barrick Gold at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex Monday, escalating tensions in the mining sector over unpaid taxes. Barrick confirmed the charges Tuesday, without specifying their nature, and rejected the allegations. The employees, previously detained briefly in September, now await trial. The arrests come as Mali’s military regime pressures mining companies to settle millions in additional taxes. Malian officials declined to comment.
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Chad
Chad investigates attack on presidential compound that left 18 dead
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Egypt FM meets with PLO delegation and urges Palestinian unity
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