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African Guyanese should read what Burke wrote
Guyana Chronicle
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July 18, 2025
I HAVE always argued that David Hinds, Tacuma Ogunseye, Mark Benschop and Rickford Burke cannot attract the new generation of African people we have in Guyana. This country has a very young generation. When a generation is born, many of the mores,...
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights’ Advisory Opinion on the Climate Emergency: A Global South Contribution to Climate Governance
EJIL: Talk!
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July 18, 2025
On 3 July 2025, Justice Nancy Hernandez, President of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACtHR), announced the issuance of the new Advisory Opinion on the Climate Emergency (AO-32). In front of the crowded room where landmark cases have...
From policy to practice: Affirmative Action and the women at Ghana’s health helm: A history etched in quiet brilliance
Ghanaian Times
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July 18, 2025
Ghana’s journey toward gender equity in healthcare governance has spanned decades. In 1996, Dr Eunice Brookman-Amissah made history as Ghana’s first female Minister of Health. She served with conviction and clarity, championing access to...
Babu Owino reacts after being named among top influential African leaders: "Nitawachosha na kazi"
TUKO
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July 17, 2025
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has been named one of Africa’s most influential young leaders, adding to a growing list of accolades He recently topped a national performance ranking, beating other high-profile MPs with an 88.9% approval score His...
‘Our Country Is Not A Junkyard’: What Trump Did To Anger This Small African Nation
News18
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July 18, 2025
Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 12:22 IST The deported men from five different countries were sent to the African nation under Trump’s policy of relocating criminals when their own countries refuse to take them back The criminals were sent to Eswatini...
How Africa Can Leverage Its Demographic Edge To Become Global AI Powerhouse
Daily Independent
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July 18, 2025
1 In an era where artificial intelligence is redefining global economics, productivity, and competitiveness, Africa is often perceived as lagging. But, this narrative overlooks the continent’s most valuable and globally scarce resource, its...
Advancing water, sanitation and hygiene in Africa
ESI Africa
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July 18, 2025
Dr Nicholas Igwe, Global Head and Nigeria National Coordinator of OPS-WASH, joins ESI Africa to discuss the vital role of the private sector in advancing water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) across Nigeria and Africa. Igwe breaks down the key...
French army leaves Senegal, ending millitary presence in West Africa
Nigerian Eye
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July 18, 2025
France has officially handed over its two remaining military bases in Senegal, ending its military presence in West Africa. France returned Camp Geille, its largest base in Senegal, and its airfield at Dakar’s airport in a ceremony on Thursday...
Minister Of State At Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Meets United States (US) State Department Senior Advisor For Africa
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi met on Thursday with HE Presidential Envoy and Senior Advisor for Africa at the US Department of State Massad Boulos, who...
Mudavadi says the two-state solution for resolving the Israeli–Palestinian conflict is anchored in Kenyan law
TV47
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July 18, 2025
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has stated that Kenya’s position on the two-state solution for resolving the Israeli–Palestinian conflict extends beyond just a policy and is now reflected in the sessional paper passed by parliament....
Kim Carnie Unveils Gaelic-West African Fusion with New Single
World Music Central
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July 18, 2025
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Kim Carnie has released a new single, Òran na Bèiste Maoile (Càrn Records), ahead of her second solo album due in September 2025. The song is grounded in Gaelic folklore and shaped by world music influences....
Africa Becomes Global Copper Battleground for Asian Powers
Oil Price
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July 17, 2025
Via Metal Miner Both China and India are now jostling for exploration and mining rights across the African continent. Over the last decade, China has rapidly expanded its presence in Africa’s growing copper market, securing critical mineral...
US Deports a Cuban Gang Member and Four Other Convicts to the African Kingdom of Eswatini
14ymedio
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July 17, 2025
The spokesperson for the African country says that Roberto Mosquera Del Peral and those expelled from Jamaica, Laos, Yemen and Vietnam are in transit. Roberto Mosquera Del Peral Cuban, is among the five fugitives who were detained in prison in...
Germany leads the way with R207m investment to boost Africa’s development trajectory
Times LIVE
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July 18, 2025
The third G20 finance forum had a firm focus on youth and private sector-led growth 18 July 2025 - 04:30 By LWAZI HLANGU Africa’s rising population, abundant resources and youthful workforce hold immense potential for growth, but neglecting to put...
Children petition lawmakers
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 18, 2025
By Stephen G. Fellajuah Maryland, Liberia; July 18, 2025 – Children from Maryland, Grand Kru, and Montserrado counties have submitted a heartfelt petition to members of the Liberian Senate, calling for urgent improvements in education, healthcare,...
Russian lawmaker reminds US general of nuclear doctrine
TASS
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July 17, 2025
MOSCOW, July 17. /TASS/. A NATO attack on Russia’s Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad will trigger an adequate response from Russia, including measures stipulated by its nuclear doctrine, said Leonid Slutsky, the chairman of the international affairs...
Benjamin Barnes aka Bencasso: Healing Mental Health Through Music, Art, and Radical Empathy
The Enterprise World - Ohio
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July 17, 2025
What if the boundaries between art, healing, and business didn’t exist? What if a violin could cut through loneliness, a paintbrush could challenge injustice, and a creative brand could become a lifeline for both the artist and the audience? This...
EFGH Expands Presence in Africa
Korea Herald
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July 18, 2025
SINGAPORE, July 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past two months, EFGH has made significant strides in expanding its presence in Africa, establishing legal entities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Zambia, and Ghana. Africa boasts a...
Good Food and Wine Show: Hearth head chef Brian Cole looking forward to showcasing West African heritage
PerthNow
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July 18, 2025
Hearth restaurant head chef Brian Cole can’t wait to demonstrate his cooking skills and West African heritage at this weekend’s Good Food and Wine Show. The chef is used to cooking for customers at the restaurant inside The Ritz-Carlton Perth, but...
Seyi Vodi @ 50: Celebrating a Legacy of Societal Impact, Fashion and Pillar of Entertainment
This Day
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July 18, 2025
For Seyi Adekunle, popularly known as Seyi Vodi, who is set to clock 50 on July 19, his life’s trajectory stands as a compelling story of resilience, innovation, and societal impact. From an early foray in the banking sector which didn’t go as...