Be wary of backlash from Mali - Mahama

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Kofi 11 years ago

The military public relations directorate said Ghana's it was a combat mission. Now the Commander-in-chief says something else. Is there any communication going on?

The military public relations directorate said Ghana's it was a combat mission. Now the Commander-in-chief says something else. Is there any communication going on?
KOLA, LONDON PROPER 11 years ago

Good advice for the public to be watchful and to pass on suspects to the Police.

Good advice for the public to be watchful and to pass on suspects to the Police.
JUMMY 11 years ago

EEEEEIIIIIII FEAR BE THIS

EEEEEIIIIIII FEAR BE THIS
Mamabimartey 11 years ago

Why does this gentleman have the penchant lying? Col Atitande clearly stated that our soldiers will be involved in combat. Who is telling the truth?

Why does this gentleman have the penchant lying? Col Atitande clearly stated that our soldiers will be involved in combat. Who is telling the truth?
Kofi 11 years ago

On February 13, 2013, Ghanaweb reported Colonel Atintande of the Ghana Army as saying the Mali mission was a comabt mission. Refer Ghanaweb news on Feb 13, 2013. Oh this is Ghana, everyone is lying!

On February 13, 2013, Ghanaweb reported Colonel Atintande of the Ghana Army as saying the Mali mission was a comabt mission. Refer Ghanaweb news on Feb 13, 2013. Oh this is Ghana, everyone is lying!
JUMMY 11 years ago

LETS CALL A SPADE A SPADE; THE CAN NOT DO ANYTHING IN GHANA:

LETS CALL A SPADE A SPADE; THE CAN NOT DO ANYTHING IN GHANA:
The African Patriot 11 years ago

This president can not challenge President Mills never ever. You do not even have enough bridges, electricity, hospitals, etc. in your own country but you sent soldiers to Mali to do exactly thing that is missing in your home ...
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This president can not challenge President Mills never ever. You do not even have enough bridges, electricity, hospitals, etc. in your own country but you sent soldiers to Mali to do exactly thing that is missing in your home town. That means two thing for me. It may be that first you don´t like your country or you like your country but lack leadership qualities and know-how. In both, you don´t deserve to be a president simply because you was unable to find solution for your country first before putting Mali high scale. President Mahama and NDC are not doing well for Ghana. Everyone comming from Ghana are complaining how things are running under NDC.
Niger 11 years ago

What the communication directorate said is not in contradiction to what the president is saying. "Mali mission is a combat mission, not a peace keeping mission". I don't want to go into the details of the two. However, whethe ...
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What the communication directorate said is not in contradiction to what the president is saying. "Mali mission is a combat mission, not a peace keeping mission". I don't want to go into the details of the two. However, whether it is a peace keeping or combat mission, there are different roles played by each regiment at the war front. Just for ease of understanding, there are some units in the war front in the combat mission whose role is only for cooking for the combat troops. In this case Ghanaian soldiers role in Malian combat mission is going to be engineering role, not directly fighting at the war front. Next time your relative soldier comes from combat mission ask him the sort of role he played, maybe he was a dish washer, though he went on combat mission
KOFI 11 years ago

How come the Ghana military can build roads, hospitals and military barracks in Mali but we invite a Korean company to build ordinary residential homes for Ghana?

How come the Ghana military can build roads, hospitals and military barracks in Mali but we invite a Korean company to build ordinary residential homes for Ghana?
Abrewa 11 years ago

A very good question indeed & much more beyond!!!

A very good question indeed & much more beyond!!!
Professor 11 years ago

Kofi you asked a question which is central to economics so I will give you a reply. What you refer to will lead to a communism. If the government relies on soldiers to build roads and all the infrastructure in the country the ...
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Kofi you asked a question which is central to economics so I will give you a reply. What you refer to will lead to a communism. If the government relies on soldiers to build roads and all the infrastructure in the country there will be high unemployment in the private sector and over reliance on state funds to power projects. Where do you think this state funds will come from to fund these projects? It can only come through higher taxes or borrowing from foreign countries which in turn leads to national debt and inflation thus lowering our living standards. That is why we need to encourage the private sector to step in and take control of some of these projects. We should attract investments into the country and operate a free economy instead of this backward nationalisation and socialist/ communism agenda. Even Russia is operating a semi capitalistic economy today
Professor 11 years ago

Kofi, just to clarify my point, in order for the government to achieve a position where soldiers are building bridges and roads and dams and clearing bushes etc, the government will have to recruit thousands of soldiers on go ...
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Kofi, just to clarify my point, in order for the government to achieve a position where soldiers are building bridges and roads and dams and clearing bushes etc, the government will have to recruit thousands of soldiers on government pay. So more tax will be collected to pay these soldiers. But if the government is doing all the work, private citizens will not have any work to do and so no money in the pocket to fend for their families or even pay these high taxes. That is when the government will be pushed to borrow money from foreign countries. But still we will have to pay the loans somehow. Trust me big government is never the solution. In communist Russia, the government owned 90%+ of all businesses/projects/ construction. Russia collapsed after 74 years of communism
max france 11 years ago

professor, say it and say it again so that ghanains will know that time has come that govt. can never own a company . even Russia is now privataicing their companies.

professor, say it and say it again so that ghanains will know that time has come that govt. can never own a company . even Russia is now privataicing their companies.
Kofi Yankey 11 years ago

Ghana has super high unemployment. Ghana is already borrowing exorbitantly. Ghana has low living standards. Ghana has high national debt. Ghana has able soldiers but no infrastructure. Will we not at least have infrastructure ...
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Ghana has super high unemployment. Ghana is already borrowing exorbitantly. Ghana has low living standards. Ghana has high national debt. Ghana has able soldiers but no infrastructure. Will we not at least have infrastructure if we use the soldiers? Is Ghana better than Russia or China? You see, too much book knowledge is killing Africans. Labels like free market, nationalisation, etc are stifling are thinking outside the box.
Malik 11 years ago

you couldn't be more wrong professor, what you are saying is just wrong and i thenk that you should at least know something before you comment on some topics.

you couldn't be more wrong professor, what you are saying is just wrong and i thenk that you should at least know something before you comment on some topics.
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

tHEY ONLY KNOW ABOUT BOTTOM POWER IN GHANA.I WAS WITH TIM AND A CARAVAN CAME TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE WITH SOME BEAUTIFUL WOMEN,I TOOK ONE BUT TIM BUCKLE TWO"TIMBUCKTU"

tHEY ONLY KNOW ABOUT BOTTOM POWER IN GHANA.I WAS WITH TIM AND A CARAVAN CAME TO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE WITH SOME BEAUTIFUL WOMEN,I TOOK ONE BUT TIM BUCKLE TWO"TIMBUCKTU"
ZoRRo 11 years ago

Our soldiers can build anything, (including roads bridges, hospitals, houses, tents) outside Ghana, but not inside. Who are we fooling ?

Our soldiers can build anything, (including roads bridges, hospitals, houses, tents) outside Ghana, but not inside. Who are we fooling ?
bukom news 11 years ago

Excellent rebuttal! We citizens no craze like govt. We dey watch an we dey see thru everything. As the saying goes: if the horse has gone mad, it doesn't mean the rider craze too. (Ponko abodam a, ne wura ne dze onbodam bi!)

Excellent rebuttal! We citizens no craze like govt. We dey watch an we dey see thru everything. As the saying goes: if the horse has gone mad, it doesn't mean the rider craze too. (Ponko abodam a, ne wura ne dze onbodam bi!)
Bewise 11 years ago

Good question,is it only Nkrumah who had vision for Ghana and Africa? During his time, we had the Workers Brigade, they were involed in building bridges, roads, farming, etc, etc, it created jobs for the unemployed. Leaders w ...
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Good question,is it only Nkrumah who had vision for Ghana and Africa? During his time, we had the Workers Brigade, they were involed in building bridges, roads, farming, etc, etc, it created jobs for the unemployed. Leaders who have followed are visionless to duplicate to move the country forward.
Anissah 11 years ago

you have to be open minded.military is a collection of people with different professions who have been trained to become soldiers.

you have to be open minded.military is a collection of people with different professions who have been trained to become soldiers.
MR TRUELY TRUELY 11 years ago

hahhahahah hahahahahah hahahahah hahah
Yes that is the talk of a ndc best govenors of the times.

hahhahahah hahahahahah hahahahah hahah
Yes that is the talk of a ndc best govenors of the times.
Muslim boy 11 years ago

Whenever these western countries gives an order these african nations follow mali problem is a malian problem let them come to the table and solve it instead of bombs flying like iraq and afghanistan over zestern lies)ghana ...
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Whenever these western countries gives an order these african nations follow mali problem is a malian problem let them come to the table and solve it instead of bombs flying like iraq and afghanistan over zestern lies)ghana connot solve its problem so how are you going to solve mali problem) your enginneers should construct in Ghana mr president.
Amadou 11 years ago

It is right to warn the Moslem leaders in Ghana to make sure their flocks do not become Islamists.
In addition it is the duty of African countries to help Mali get rid of the Sharia pushers.

It is right to warn the Moslem leaders in Ghana to make sure their flocks do not become Islamists.
In addition it is the duty of African countries to help Mali get rid of the Sharia pushers.
Onipaba 11 years ago

What happened to the "Dowofiesem slogan".You were a party to an incompetent and a bunch of no nothing team B government.You are only in power because you are a thisf who has taken what does not belong to him.Ghanaians are not ...
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What happened to the "Dowofiesem slogan".You were a party to an incompetent and a bunch of no nothing team B government.You are only in power because you are a thisf who has taken what does not belong to him.Ghanaians are not so stupid to have voted for you as you claim.Every day for the thief one day for the owner.You end will soon come
Benny 11 years ago

In the future if they return i hope the president will need their services to help build our road and secondary schools and not to relly on this CHINESE who are disturbing our citisens. Why the president never consulted them ...
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In the future if they return i hope the president will need their services to help build our road and secondary schools and not to relly on this CHINESE who are disturbing our citisens. Why the president never consulted them to build ATTE MILLS burial place but gave the consignment to the Chinese
Igp 11 years ago

John Mahama, you gotta talk like a commander in chief and not a coward. It is a noble course that Ghana is in Mali and we should not pretend we are not directly involved in the war. We should have nothing to fear those idiots ...
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John Mahama, you gotta talk like a commander in chief and not a coward. It is a noble course that Ghana is in Mali and we should not pretend we are not directly involved in the war. We should have nothing to fear those idiots who kill true Muslims in the name of spreading ji..who? We are with the people of Mali till total emancipation and victory is won. John behave like son of CPP follower.
Kpakpo Allotey 11 years ago

this is bull shit even our President is afraid of Muslim suicide bombers and he is supposed to be Commander-in-Chief. How come the the Commanding Officer said is a Combat Mission and now the landguard is telling us it is "Fat ...
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this is bull shit even our President is afraid of Muslim suicide bombers and he is supposed to be Commander-in-Chief. How come the the Commanding Officer said is a Combat Mission and now the landguard is telling us it is "Father Christmas" mission so no Islamic Bombers. Well let them try and they will realized that Ghana is no Syria or Nigeria- they are only 13% over here. I hope nothing like that happens but this should tell us that our "president" is a coward.
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

KPAKPO ALLOTEY,PLEASE DID YOU EVER LIVE IN NEWARK ELIZABETH AVENUE?
IF SO PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME.

KPAKPO ALLOTEY,PLEASE DID YOU EVER LIVE IN NEWARK ELIZABETH AVENUE?
IF SO PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH ME.
Krakye Kwakye 11 years ago

Noble cause my foot! What interests do Ghana have in fighting muslim insurgents in Mali? Ghana has enough problems already, and it is the unbelievable stupidity of our leaders that is getting a poor country like Ghana involve ...
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Noble cause my foot! What interests do Ghana have in fighting muslim insurgents in Mali? Ghana has enough problems already, and it is the unbelievable stupidity of our leaders that is getting a poor country like Ghana involved in international issues that have no beraing on our national interest.

If Ghanaian soldiers know how to build roads, and hospitals, how come they are not building roads and hospitals in Ghana? Or we dont need roads and hospitals in Ghana? What logic compels the government of a country that has no decent hospitals, no decent roaads, where children study under the shade of trees, where electricity outages are routine etc, etc, to send soldiers to build hospitals and roads in another country?

The idiocy of African leaders and their unwillingness to put the interest of Africans above the interest of their western masters is what has kept the continent behind!
Ghanaba 1 11 years ago

What is this fool talking about? Is he trying to tell GHANAIANS that our soldiers can build bridges,roads and hospitals? This man is a big fool.Have they build our own roads,hospitals and bridges? foolish caretaker

What is this fool talking about? Is he trying to tell GHANAIANS that our soldiers can build bridges,roads and hospitals? This man is a big fool.Have they build our own roads,hospitals and bridges? foolish caretaker
LiatiSobavia 11 years ago

You are sooo stupid, pardon my language, that you don't even know that Akuffo Addo and his gang are fooling you. They lost the elections; their numbers and arguments don't add up. There is a difference between those who VOTED ...
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You are sooo stupid, pardon my language, that you don't even know that Akuffo Addo and his gang are fooling you. They lost the elections; their numbers and arguments don't add up. There is a difference between those who VOTED and those who REGISTERED. Your NPP leaders know this, but they are fooling idiots, may be this will wake you up, like you by making big news about 'manufactured' incidences relating to the number of people who registered, and not touching the main thing they should be targeting - those who voted. And idiots, may be this will wake you up from your slumber,like you are swallowing everything they are pushing out to you from their behinds as quickly as they come out. WHEN the Supreme Court throws out this case, it is idiots, may be this will wake you up now, like you who will go about demonstrating and sacrificing your lives for Akuffo Addo and his 'all -except my family members- die be die' gang who will use you as platforms to achieve their selfish goals, if their track record over the 8 years they ruled shows anything. Don't insult the duly elected President of Ghana. That is not a civilized way of doing things. Don't be a zombie; think before you follow.

If you think the SC will negate the results of what ALL observers saw and certified as a FAIR election (NOT PERFECT for there is no Perfect elections anywhere, not even in the USA), and Obama and other world leaders have praised President Mahama for winning, do you think all these people can go back and say, Sorry we made a mistake? That is not how things are done. If there had been ANY doubt in their minds about JDM winning, they would have withheld their endorsement and their congratulatory messages. So, stop displaying your backward and kokoase characteristics by not using insulting words against the duly elected President of Ghana, OUR (you included) own President John Dramani Mahama. Wo tease ana?
Ghanaba1 11 years ago

What are you trying to say?you are complicating yourself with your grammar and poor sentences.Are you waiting to be appointed as a MP ALSO? YOU SURELY NEED FREE EDUCATION TO IMPROVE UPON YOU GRAMMAR AS NANA SAID.KAPPIERT?

What are you trying to say?you are complicating yourself with your grammar and poor sentences.Are you waiting to be appointed as a MP ALSO? YOU SURELY NEED FREE EDUCATION TO IMPROVE UPON YOU GRAMMAR AS NANA SAID.KAPPIERT?
LiatiSobavia 11 years ago

MPs are not appointed in Ghana; they are ELECTED. May I please call you a dummy? I have no time for you, kokoase boy.

MPs are not appointed in Ghana; they are ELECTED. May I please call you a dummy? I have no time for you, kokoase boy.
MANKIND, SWITZERLAND 11 years ago

My friend be weary of the words you use against your elders no matter what. Elderly insult will surely invite terrible curses on our lives or our children. I pity and pray for those who indulge in elderly insults. Please neve ...
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My friend be weary of the words you use against your elders no matter what. Elderly insult will surely invite terrible curses on our lives or our children. I pity and pray for those who indulge in elderly insults. Please never do that again since we may not know when the curse will afflict us.
Ghanaba1 11 years ago

It's better you advice asiedu and his cabinet.where were you when asiedu insulted Nana Addo? did you adviced him? PRAY FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD I DON'T NEED YOUR BOGUS PRAYERS

It's better you advice asiedu and his cabinet.where were you when asiedu insulted Nana Addo? did you adviced him? PRAY FOR YOUR HOUSEHOLD I DON'T NEED YOUR BOGUS PRAYERS
Isaac Amanor ,USA 11 years ago

Dont be so ignorant,the fact that we dont use them for that purpose does not mean they cant do it.And it also depends on the kind of structures they are going to build which might be mostly temporally .Do you know that most ...
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Dont be so ignorant,the fact that we dont use them for that purpose does not mean they cant do it.And it also depends on the kind of structures they are going to build which might be mostly temporally .Do you know that most Bridges to some cocoa growing areas were constructed by soldiers in the 1979-1990s?They work night nd day and very fast.I have a family brother who got into the Ghana army becos of his engineering background.They can even do better this days .We just not using them.
Ghanaba1 11 years ago

I know very well they can do a lot but my point is,our dear nation lack bridges,roads,hospitals and so forth why are we not using them instead of paying huge sum of money to foreign countries to do those work?

I know very well they can do a lot but my point is,our dear nation lack bridges,roads,hospitals and so forth why are we not using them instead of paying huge sum of money to foreign countries to do those work?
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 11 years ago

How many of you guys are old enough to recollect the good old days when Ghana had all their education trust schools built by the builders brigade ? They constructed roads, farmed and produced food for the country. They did a ...
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How many of you guys are old enough to recollect the good old days when Ghana had all their education trust schools built by the builders brigade ? They constructed roads, farmed and produced food for the country. They did a lot of things. I miss Kwame Nkrumah a lot. This Mahama guy is too young to think matured. He needs help because his promises and actions are far divorced from thoughts.
jj 11 years ago

I am even afraid of Ghanian's how can you just getup and insult your president eiiiiiiiiii judgement day hmmmm.

I am even afraid of Ghanian's how can you just getup and insult your president eiiiiiiiiii judgement day hmmmm.
Egya 11 years ago

Why go there if you are afraid? Who forced you? Coward for a president.

Why go there if you are afraid? Who forced you? Coward for a president.
va bene 11 years ago

MY ADVISE TO YOU IS IF YOU WANT TO RULE WELL BE BOLD ON ISSUES.

MY ADVISE TO YOU IS IF YOU WANT TO RULE WELL BE BOLD ON ISSUES.
Kofi 11 years ago

This man made me SOO SAD.He look down on us and just lie lie because we`re fools under him .Mighty God have MERCY!

This man made me SOO SAD.He look down on us and just lie lie because we`re fools under him .Mighty God have MERCY!
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 11 years ago

WE ARE ON COMBAT MISSION TO SAVE A COUNTRY UNDER ATTACK FROM ISLAMIC TERRORISTS. BE BOLD AND SPEAK THE TRUTH.

WE ARE ON COMBAT MISSION TO SAVE A COUNTRY UNDER ATTACK FROM ISLAMIC TERRORISTS. BE BOLD AND SPEAK THE TRUTH.
Oyila 11 years ago

Combat is combat and it complies of every group in the unit. I.e. the front line and all supporting groups. Are the troops in for humanitarian purpose or combat role?

Combat is combat and it complies of every group in the unit. I.e. the front line and all supporting groups. Are the troops in for humanitarian purpose or combat role?
Hazor 11 years ago

Mahama was shoiw Ghanaians that his is unpatriotic and anti-Ghana development and nation interest.There is no rational human being on this plant who will abandon his enginneers to offer foreigners roads and building contracts ...
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Mahama was shoiw Ghanaians that his is unpatriotic and anti-Ghana development and nation interest.There is no rational human being on this plant who will abandon his enginneers to offer foreigners roads and building contracts to take our money way and send our engineers to go and develop another country.Is this president insane?
Harding 11 years ago

All these visits by people to congratulate the president arre staged managed to give legitimancy to the president knowing very well that the issue is in court. The presidency want to let people forcefully acknowledge the pre ...
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All these visits by people to congratulate the president arre staged managed to give legitimancy to the president knowing very well that the issue is in court. The presidency want to let people forcefully acknowledge the president so that in the event the court rule against his election there will be public upheavals. Mind you the courts are no respector of delegations. You can even let the pope come down from the vatican but if you will be removed it will happen keke.
Johnn 11 years ago

The War on Mali. What you Should Know: An Eldorado of Uranium, Gold, Petroleum, Strategic Minerals …
By R. Teichman
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The War on Mali. What you Should Know: An Eldorado of Uranium, Gold, Petroleum, Strategic Minerals …
By R. Teichman
Global Research, January 15, 2013
News Beacon Ireland
Region: sub-Saharan Africa
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The French government has stated that:
“it would send 2,500 troops to support Malian government soldiers in the conflict against Islamist rebels. France has already deployed around 750 troops to Mali, and French carriers arrived in Bamako on Tuesday morning…..
We will continue the deployment of forces on the ground and in the air…..
We have one goal. To ensure that when we leave, when we end our intervention, Mali is safe, has legitimate authorities, an electoral process and there are no more terrorists threatening its territory.” [1]
So this is the official narrative of France and those who support it. And of course this is what is widely reported by the mainstrem media.
France is supported by other NATO members. US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta confirmed that the US was providing intelligence to French forces in Mali. [2] Canada, Belgium, Denmark and Germany have also publicly backed the French incursion, pledging logistical support in the crackdown on the rebels. [3]
If we are to believe this narrative we are misled again about the real reasons. A look at Mali’s natural resources reveals what this is really about.
Mali’s natural resources [4] (emphasis added)
Gold: Mali: Africa’s third largest gold producer with large scale exploration ongoing. Mali has been famous for its gold since the days of the great Malian empire and the pilgrimage to Mecca of the Emperor Kankou Moussa in 1324, on his caravan he carried more than 8 tonnes of gold! Mali has therefore been traditionally a mining country for over half a millennium.
Mali currently has seven operating gold mines which include: Kalana and Morila in Southern Mali, Yatela, Sadiola and Loulo in Western Mali, and mines which have recently restarted production notably Syama and Tabakoto. Advanced gold exploration projects include: Kofi, Kodieran, Gounkoto, Komana, Banankoro, Kobada and Nampala.
Uranium: encouraging signs and exploration in full swing. Exploration is currently being carried out by several companies with clear indications of deposits of uranium in Mali. Uranium potential is located in the Falea area which covers 150 km² of the Falea- North Guinea basin, a Neoproterozoic sedimentary basin marked by significant radiometric anomalies. Uranium potential in Falea is thought to be 5000 tonnes. The Kidal Project, in the north eastern part of Mali, with an area of 19,930 km2, the project covers a large crystalline geological province known as L’Adrar Des Iforas. Uranium potential in the Samit deposit, Gao region alone is thought to be 200 tonnes.
Diamonds: Mali has potential to develop its diamond exploration: in the Kayes administrative region (Mining region 1), thirty (30) kimberlitic pipes have been discovered of which eight are show traces of diamonds. Some eight small diamonds have been picked in the Sikasso administrative region (southern Mali).
Precious stones consist of the following and can be found in:
• Circle of Nioro and Bafoulabe: Garnets and rare magnetic minerals
• Circle of Bougouni and Faleme Basin: Pegmatite minerals
• Le Gourma – garnet and corindons
• L’Adrar des Ilforas – pegmatite and metamorphosing minerals
• Hombori Douentza Zone: quartz and carbonates
Iron Ore, Bauxite and Manganese: significant resources present in Mali but still unexploited. Mali has according to estimates more than 2 million tonnes of potential iron ore reserves located in the areas of Djidian-Kenieba, Diamou and Bale.
Bauxite reserves are thought to be 1.2 million tonnes located in Kita, Kenieba and Bafing- Makana. Traces of manganese have been found in Bafing – Makana, Tondibi and Tassiga.
Other mineral resources and potential in Mali
Calcarous rock deposits: 10 million tonnes est. ( Gangotery), 30 million tonnes est. ( Astro) and Bah El Heri ( Nord de Goundam) 2.2 Million tonnes est.
• Copper: potentialities in Bafing Makan ( Western Region) and Ouatagouna ( Northern Region)
• Marble : Selinkegny ( Bafoulabe) 10.6 MT estimated reserves and traces at Madibaya
• Gypsum: Taoudenit ( 35 MT est.), Indice Kereit ( Nord de Tessalit) 0.37 MT est.
• Kaolin: Potential estimated reserves ( 1MT) located in Gao ( Northern Region)
• Phosphate: Reserve located at Tamaguilelt, production of 18,000 t/per annum and an estimated potential of 12 million tonnes. There are four other potential deposits in the North of 10 million tonnes.
Lead and zinc: Tessalit in the Northern Region ( 1.7 MT of estimated reserves) and traces in Bafing Makana ( Western Region) and Fafa (Northern Mali)
• Lithium: Indications in Kayes ( Western Region) and estimated potential of 4 million tonnes in Bougouni ( Southern Region)
• Bitumen schist: Potential estimated at 870 million tonnes, indications found in Agamor and Almoustrat in the Northern Region.
• Lignite: Potential estimated at 1.3 million tonnes, indications found in Bourem ( Northern Region)
• Rock Salt: Estimated potential of 53 million tonnes in Taoudenni ( Northern Region)
• Diatomite: Estimated potential of 65 million tonnes in Douna Behri ( Northern Region)
Mali’s Petroleum potential already attracting significant interest from investors
Mali’s Petroleums potential has been documented since the 1970’s where sporadic seismic and drilling revealed probable indications of oil. With the increasing price of global oil and gas resources, Mali has stepped up its promotion and research for oil exploration, production and potential exports. Mali could also provide a strategic transport route for Sub-Saharan oil and gas exports through to the Western world and there is the possibility of connecting the Taoudeni basin to European market through Algeria.
Work has already begun to reinterpret previously gathered geophysical and geological data collected, focussing on five sedimentary basins in the North of country including: Taoudeni, Tamesna, Ilumenden, Ditch Nara and Gao.
So here we have it
Whatever is reported by the mainstream media, the goal of this new war is no other than stripping yet another country of its natural resources by securing the access of international corporations to do it. What is being done now in Mali through bombs and bullets is being done to Ireland, Greece, Portugal and Spain by means of debt enslavement.
And the people suffer and die
The Guardian reported 2 days ago [5] :
“The human toll has not yet been calculated, but a communique read on state television late Saturday said that at least 11 Malians were killed in Konna.
“Sory Diakite, the mayor of Konna, says the dead included children who drowned after they threw themselves into a river in an effort to escape the bombs.
“Others were killed inside their courtyards, or outside their homes. People were trying to flee to find refuge. Some drowned in the river. At least three children threw themselves in the river. They were trying to swim to the other side. And there has been significant infrastructure damage,” said the mayor, who fled the town with his family and is now in Bamako.”
Who knows what the death toll is today.
God help any country and its people with natural resources to be exploited
oga yum yum 11 years ago

this illegitimate president of our time is confused.

Olon save, mum ghana!!!

this illegitimate president of our time is confused.

Olon save, mum ghana!!!
KOFORIDUA Flowers (fr) 11 years ago

YOU HAVE THIS FEARS OF A POSSIBLE 'BACKLASH' HENCE, DESPATCHING ENGINEER REGIMENT PERSONELS INSTEAD OF COMBAT TROOPS.SERVE THE COUNTRY WITH CLEAN AND CONCERN HEART SO TO BE FREE FROM ALL THESE DISTURBING NEGATIVE THOUGHTS TH ...
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YOU HAVE THIS FEARS OF A POSSIBLE 'BACKLASH' HENCE, DESPATCHING ENGINEER REGIMENT PERSONELS INSTEAD OF COMBAT TROOPS.SERVE THE COUNTRY WITH CLEAN AND CONCERN HEART SO TO BE FREE FROM ALL THESE DISTURBING NEGATIVE THOUGHTS THAT MAY AFFECT YOUR DISCHARGE OF YOUR DUTIES AND HEALTH.WHAT COMES INTO MIND WHEN YOU TOOK OVER THE GOLDEN JUBILEE HOUSE WHERE NINE GRAVES PITS WERE DUG TO SERVE AS POSSIBLE HIGH CLASS CEMETARY MEANT FOR PROF MILLS, asiedu nketia,okudjato and SIX OTHERS.THE SHADOW OF YOUR PAST WILL CONTINUE HUNTING YOU.
CHARCOAL SELLER. 11 years ago

Mr. President, thank you for the warning, there is no middle ground in warfare, either you are on one side or the other. Ghana has commited itself to one side and as a result, anything can happen to Ghana.

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Mr. President, thank you for the warning, there is no middle ground in warfare, either you are on one side or the other. Ghana has commited itself to one side and as a result, anything can happen to Ghana.

Beloveds, please heed the President's advice and be prepared to protect your family and communities against who knows what.
YEBOPOWER 11 years ago

This fulani care taker president is full of shit.One's you commit your country's soldiers into another sovereign nation,you are directly involved in whatever combat missions that goes on there.The rebels don't discriminate am ...
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This fulani care taker president is full of shit.One's you commit your country's soldiers into another sovereign nation,you are directly involved in whatever combat missions that goes on there.The rebels don't discriminate among the foreign troops.Why is this Dramani guy has problems with telling the truth.This guy has no morals and any sense of situation awareness.l feel pity for the Ghanaian soldiers involved in this nonesense.
AMANOR ISAAC,USA. 11 years ago

I want to appeal to the ministry of defense to resort to using this unit in the building of bridges to villages,feeder roads and temporally structures for schools under trees.with materials and less costing,they can do better ...
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I want to appeal to the ministry of defense to resort to using this unit in the building of bridges to villages,feeder roads and temporally structures for schools under trees.with materials and less costing,they can do better, faster and no "shuddy" works.
Gazing Into the Air 11 years ago

Is that all the President will be doing everyday? Sit at the office and be receiving chiefs pastors, bishops and imams when electricity is going 'dumso, dumso', fuel prices are skyrocketing, water is scarce, doctors and pharm ...
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Is that all the President will be doing everyday? Sit at the office and be receiving chiefs pastors, bishops and imams when electricity is going 'dumso, dumso', fuel prices are skyrocketing, water is scarce, doctors and pharmacists are on strike etc and he seems to be lost. The moment he declared Ghana would send troops to Mali we joined in the ECOWAS effort and therefore became targets, Mr President.
Frank Mensah, Tikobo No. 2 11 years ago

Did the NDC government ever understood the French adventure in Mali? Ghanaian soldiers are going to be thrushed into the midst of three factions - the Jihadists, the MNLA and the Malian soldiers, none of which talk to one ano ...
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Did the NDC government ever understood the French adventure in Mali? Ghanaian soldiers are going to be thrushed into the midst of three factions - the Jihadists, the MNLA and the Malian soldiers, none of which talk to one another. I will be back on this topic shortly.
joe 11 years ago

thank God the western world have foresite and took lead to assit the malians before the africans countries follow,else when invading mali,the near by countries will follow including ghana,let ghanaians kwow we are going to pa ...
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thank God the western world have foresite and took lead to assit the malians before the africans countries follow,else when invading mali,the near by countries will follow including ghana,let ghanaians kwow we are going to paticipate fully its war front.it dsen´t matter the role you play
anayomi 11 years ago

IS NOW SCARED OF RETREBUTIONS

IS NOW SCARED OF RETREBUTIONS
Ishmael usa 11 years ago

Loser

Loser
Ishmael usa 11 years ago

Fools voted for u

Fools voted for u
ea 11 years ago

Just telling the people a
we are not part.....Cant be bold to help your brother in trouble! Shame!

Just telling the people a
we are not part.....Cant be bold to help your brother in trouble! Shame!
COLLINS, USA 11 years ago

Mr. President, I do admire your willingness to help our brothers and sisters in need.But looking at your statements:
“Ghana has sent an engineering company. We are not directly involved in combat but our company is going t ...
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Mr. President, I do admire your willingness to help our brothers and sisters in need.But looking at your statements:
“Ghana has sent an engineering company. We are not directly involved in combat but our company is going to be involved in construction of barracks, bridges, open up roads and setting up field hospitals so that when soldiers or the civilian population are injured they can have access to medical facilities.”,
My questions are that how many of these Engineers have you sent to some of our cocoa and other farming ares to construct their roads?. How many hospitals or clinics have you sent these "Engineering companies" to build? You see, it is good to give as the good book states than to receive,and also do unto others what you want them to do unto you but you should make sure that some of these aforementioned facilities are also constructed in your own country.Most Ghanaian may not be in a war zones but their sufferings may be more than those in the war-stricking countries and may need help more than any body else.
A word to the is enough. Thank you.
Ablakwa 11 years ago

Let any foolish muslim test Ghanaians and they will see. The government should stop entertaining the foolish Iranians. We don't need them. They are arming those jihadist. We know where the muslims live and we will just silenc ...
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Let any foolish muslim test Ghanaians and they will see. The government should stop entertaining the foolish Iranians. We don't need them. They are arming those jihadist. We know where the muslims live and we will just silence them.
Nana Peace 11 years ago

You can tell ghanaians are cowards. This is the same thing the former president did with Libya. He went to South Africa and sited Zuma against the military campaign in Libya. Zuma thought he had a supporter. Only for him to r ...
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You can tell ghanaians are cowards. This is the same thing the former president did with Libya. He went to South Africa and sited Zuma against the military campaign in Libya. Zuma thought he had a supporter. Only for him to return home and quietly joined in supporting nigeria for the campaign. Mahama was scared of taking part and dragging his feet to send soldiers even as small countries like Chad had long (more than a month ago) sent combat troops to Mali. The same thing happened with Gbabo in Ivory Coast. Stop disgracing ghanaians with coward foreign policies.
Abodzraku moses 11 years ago

Ah are we afraid to tell the muslims that we are actively involved? No one can impose himself on us because we are a complete circular society were muslim population is even minoru=ity so why behave toweards them as if the en ...
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Ah are we afraid to tell the muslims that we are actively involved? No one can impose himself on us because we are a complete circular society were muslim population is even minoru=ity so why behave toweards them as if the entire populace are muslims.
Mr prez. be bold

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