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The Golden Empire in the Heart of the Sahara: The Story of Mali That Changed the Map of African Civilization

The Mali Empire (c. 1235–1610) was a major power in West Africa that controlled the gold and salt trade routes for almost four centuries. Founded by Sundiata Keita after defeating the Sosso kingdom, the empire reached its peak under Mansa Musa — a ruler whose wealth was so legendary it disrupted the Middle Eastern economy. This story is important because it proves that centers of advanced civilization are not exclusive to Europe or Asia; it is also rarely known in the Malay world due to the lack of balanced global historical narratives.

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Attack at Niamey Airport: A Real Threat to the Weakening Sahel Stability

The African Union (AU) issued a strong statement on 19 June 2026, condemning the armed attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The attack, which occurred on the evening of 17 June 2026, caused damage to key structures, resulted in at least 12 deaths including security personnel and civilians, and disrupted air operations for 48 hours. The AU emphasized that the attack was not just an attack on infrastructure, but an attack on the sovereignty of member states and the commitment to regional peace — a move that comes in the context of increasing geopolitical tensions following Niger's exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in January 2025 and strengthening strategic cooperation with Russia and some Central African countries.

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