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Énergie du Mali chief honoured by PADEV in Kigali

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Madani Dravé, director-general of the Malian electricity company Énergie du Mali (EDM-SA), received the award for best African manager in the energy and industrial performance sectors. The distinction was presented to him in Kigali by the African Development Prize (PADEV), reports Mali Actu.

Madani Dravé, director-general of Énergie du Mali (EDM-SA), received the title of best African manager in the energy and industrial performance sector in Kigali, according to Mali Actu. The award was presented by the African Development Prize (PADEV).

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