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United People Global: Empowering Africa’s sustainability story of resilience and hope
The Standard
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The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) provide a roadmap for addressing these challenges As the world grapples with climate change, economic disparities and social inequalities, Africa stands at crossroads. The continent, rich in...
Beyond rhetoric: Grounding reforms to strengthen court of appeal in empirical evidence
Business and Financial Times
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June 23, 2025
By Goodnuff Appiah LARBI Within the first five months of his second term, John Dramani Mahama has elevated seven Justices of the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court of Ghana—a move that has drawn widespread commendation. Many observers have...
Trump’s Global Gulag Search Expands to 53 Nations
The Intercept
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June 25, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Trump administration could resume deporting immigrants to countries other than their own without any chance to object on the grounds that they might be tortured. This may clear a legal path for the...
Arusha’s team heads to Kenya for 2nd African Women Cup
Daily News Tanzania
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June 25, 2025
ARUSHA: TANZANIA is proudly sending a spirited team of female soccer players to Nairobi, Kenya, to compete in the Second African Women Cup, a dynamic and empowering sporting event organised under the Homeless World Cup initiative. Following the...
Paralympic team outraged over inhumane conditions
New Era
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Namibia’s Paralympic team, selected to represent the nation at the upcoming 11th African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, has raised alarm over degrading treatment provided to them ahead of the continental competition. The team of...
African leaders urge U.S. to embrace investment-driven partnerships, review tariffs
Business Hallmark
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June 24, 2025
African leaders on Monday issued a strong call for the United States to rethink its approach to the continent by prioritizing strategic investments and revising punitive trade tariffs, moving away from aid-centric relationships toward...
Sybrin powers seamless cross-border payments across Africa
ITWeb
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June 25, 2025
Sybrin's Payments Hub addresses legacy limitations. As Africa continues to accelerate its digital transformation agenda, Sybrin reaffirms its commitment to supporting financial institutions in simplifying and securing cross-border payments. With...
Sparring with death behind the clouds
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 21, 2025
Aerophobia or aviophobia is a (specific) mental disorder afflicting the fearful who may experience significant anxiety and even panic attacks when faced with the prospect of flying or once they are airborne. Research has shown that aerophobiacs...
Prosecute Kamanga Within 120 Days or Discontinue Matter – High Court
Zambian Observer
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June 25, 2025
Prosecute Kamanga Within 120 Days or Discontinue Matter – High Court ..Return his Passport… By Dickson Jere Andrew Kamanga was President of the FAZ. He was arrested and charged by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) for obtaining money by false...
Angola Becomes Shareholder in AFC
Business Ghana
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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org), Africa's leading infrastructure solutions provider, today announced that the Republic of Angola has become its latest sovereign shareholder. This strategic equity investment further strengthens...
Ronaldinho held me as a child and Jay-Jay Okocha is my uncle – I’m desperate to follow in their footsteps
The Sun
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June 25, 2025
ALEX IWOBI was held by his uncle’s team-mate and Ballon d’Or king Ronaldinho as a child. Now he is hoping to hold aloft a major trophy for his country - and level up his family bragging rights. 13 Alex Iwobi with his uncle Jay-Jay OkochaCredit:...
Letters to the editor for Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The News Press - Florida
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Florida's expansion of charter schools raises concerns about inclusivity, democratic oversight, and diversion of public funds. Medicare Advantage enjoys high satisfaction among Florida seniors due to its comprehensive benefits and...
US business leaders need to understand the opportunities in doing business with Africa – Senior State Dept Bureau Official
3News.com
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June 24, 2025
US business leaders need to understand the opportunities in doing business with Africa, Senior State Department Bureau Official, Troy Fitrell, has said. Responding to the call for deeper engagement, U.S. officials acknowledged Africa’s growing...
AU Commission Chair calls for removal of punitive tariffs and visa restrictions on African countries
3News.com
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June 24, 2025
The African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called for the removal of punitive tariffs and visa restrictions on African countries. He noted that Africa’s 1.3 billion people and abundant resources remain among the world’s...
African leaders urge U.S. to embrace investment-driven partnerships and review tariffs
3News.com
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June 24, 2025
African leaders have called on Monday for an urgent review of U.S. tariffs on African exports, urging a shift towards transformative partnerships and investment in Africa’s economic potential. Addressing more than 2,000 government and business...
New drive to boost food security
The Standard
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Friendly woman harvesting fresh tomatoes from a greenhouse garden. [iStockphoto] AWARD Launches Gender in Agrifood Systems Policies (GASP) Program to Drive Inclusive Agricultural Development in Africa. Nairobi, Kenya – June 23, 2025 — African...
Democratic resilience in Africa (and Kenya) takes many forms
The Brookings Institution
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[music] SIGNÉ: Hello, I am Landry Signé, senior fellow in the Global Economy and Development Program and the Africa Growth Initiative at the Brookings Institution. Welcome to the Foresight Africa podcast where I engage with distinguished leaders...
GOVERNMENT TO CONSTRUCT ULTRA-MODERN MULTI-SPORTS FACILITY IN LIVINGSTONE
Zambia Reports
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June 23, 2025
The Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts is set to construct an ultra-modern multi-sports facility in Livingstone, following the allocation of a 10-hectare piece of land by the Livingstone City Council. This development was confirmed during a...
Nigeria, Rwanda among 34 African countries hit as Ecuador revokes visa-free transit
Business Insider Africa
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June 22, 2025
Ecuador has announced the cancellation of visa-free transit privileges for citizens of 45 nations, including 34 African countries, in a significant tightening of its immigration and border control policies. Under the new directive abolishing...
Angola becomes sovereign shareholder of the African Finance Corporation
Ver Angola
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Angola, which has been a member of the AFC since 2022, "has deepened its strategic partnership with the institution through a historic capital investment commitment worth 184.8 million dollars," reads a statement sent to Lusa. "This strategic...