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How Russia resorted to cleverly messaged communications targeting Africa after Wagner
The Standard
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and several African leaders attend the Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg on July 30, 2023. [AFP] On September 11, 2024, a social networking app was launched at the University of Nairobi, which now appears to be...
Undocumented Migrants From Africa To Be Expelled From Greece
teleSUR
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Migrants from Africa in the Mediterranean Sea. X/ @FamagustaG July 11, 2025 Hour: 8:16 am On Friday, the Greek Parliament approved a legal amendment that bars migrants arriving irregularly from North Africa from applying for asylum, and provides...
Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre
Al Jazeera
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July 11, 2025
On July 9, United States President Donald Trump opened a three-day mini summit at the White House with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal – by subjecting his distinguished guests to a carefully staged public...
Sundry Markets Limited- Owners of Marketsquare Supermarkets, listed as one of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies for 2025 by the Financial Times
Pulse
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July 11, 2025
Sundry Markets Limited (SML) has been honored by the Financial Times (FT) as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for the second consecutive year. In its 2025 edition, which is the fourth in the series, FT, in collaboration with Statista,...
One US Letter Promotes Peace and Economic Growth in Africa
Borgen Magazine
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July 11, 2025
MONETA, Virginia — On June 17, 2025, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast wrote a letter to President Trump supporting the U.S. administration’s diplomatic efforts in assisting the engagement of the Democratic Republic of Congo...
‘SAPS leadership rot’ | Police expert says Senzo Mchunu lacked authority to disband political killings task team
IOL
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The leadership of the South African Police Service is rotting at the head and the public deserves to know why there were so much heightened levels of mistrust between the operational and political leaders of the law enforcement agency. Police...
Trump’s African leaders summit focuses on deportation deals
Semafor
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The US pushed five West African countries whose leaders were invited to a special summit in Washington this week to accept migrants deported from America, The Wall Street Journal reported. Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal...
STATEMENT: 8 African Nations Commit to 100% Sustainable Ocean Management
World Resources Institute
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YAOUNDÉ (July 11, 2025) – Yesterday, eight African nations — Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia and Nigeria — adopted the Yaoundé Declaration, committing to sustainably manage 100% of ocean areas...
Not wanted here: Why Africa is turning away from US military might
Oklahoma City Sun
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For Africa, the retreat of a long-standing security partner opens a strategic vacuum to be filled by other global actors A shift appears to be underway in US-Africa relations, judging by the remarks of Vice President J.D. Vance and AFRICOM...
Africa can go 100% renewable, so what's stopping it?
Context
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Africa’s clean energy potential is vast. Going 100% renewable is not just a climate solution. It’s a development strategy. Mohamed Adow is Director of Power Shift Africa Africa is often framed as a continent lagging behind in the global energy...
Youth of SA call for structural reform and applauds Minister Nkabane’s bold leadership
IOL
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July 10, 2025
Young people of South Africa wish to reaffirm their commitment to the transformation of the post-school education and training sector, and in doing so, acknowledges the crucial and courageous role being played by Minister of Higher Education...
Accra to host launch of Global Africa Summit on July 18
Joy FM
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July 11, 2025
The organisers of the Global Africa Summit (GAS) have announced that the pre-event launch of the Accra Edition will take place on Friday, 18 July 2025, at The Palms by Eagles Hotel in Accra. The event will introduce the summit’s vision, strategic...
Questions raised over BCA decision to overlook Windies stars for U19 leadership
Barbados Today
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July 11, 2025
88 The decision to leave West Indies youth players Asabi Callender, 19, and NaiJanni Cumberbatch, 17, out of leadership roles for the Barbados Women’s Under-19 team has sparked debate, given their extensive regional and international credentials....
Africa's Forgotten Fishes: One in four freshwater fish species in Africa threatened with extinction
WWF International
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Posted on July, 10 2025 Over 3,200 freshwater fish species have been recorded in Africa, with 28 new freshwater fish species described in 2024 alone. Africa has the world's highest per capita catch of freshwater fish: 2.56 kg per person per year,...
Commissioner Addresses Greek Parliament Amidst Migration Concerns
To Vima
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July 11, 2025
Before Greece’s parliament approved a three‑month suspension of asylum registration for those arriving by sea from North Africa, the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O’Flaherty, appealed directly to Greek lawmakers....
New book helps South Africans find their voice
IOL
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GREAT speakers aren’t born, they’re made, and with the right tools, anyone can find their voice and inspire the world. Those tools can be found in Dineshrie Pillay’s latest book, Ignition: 3 Steps to Drive from Newbie Presenter to Expert Speaker....
Greece passes North Africa asylum ban amid rights groups’ opposition
Cyprus Mail
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July 11, 2025
Greek lawmakers voted on Friday to temporarily stop processing asylum requests from migrants arriving from North Africa by sea in a bid to reduce arrivals into Europe’s southernmost tip, a move rights groups and opposition parties have called...
Greek Parliament Backs Suspension of Asylum for North African Arrivals
To Vima
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July 11, 2025
The Greek Parliament has passed a contentious amendment introducing a three-month suspension on asylum applications for migrants entering the country without formal authorization via sea from Libya and other North African countries. The measure,...
24-Hour economy policy a major improvement on past fragmented initiatives – IMANI Africa
Joy FM
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July 11, 2025
Policy think tank, IMANI Africa, has described Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development programme as a major improvement from past fragmented development efforts. IMANI Africa says the policy document has the potential to deliver...
Nagy: Why President Trump is focusing on Africa
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal - Texas
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On July 9 President Trump hosted five West African leaders to a White House lunch. This closely follows the June 27 signing in Washington of an accord between the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), witnessed by...