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Africa, the benign second class capitalist denialist
Windhoek Observer
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Kae Matundu Tjiparuro With the world on the brink of the Third World War (WWIII), African political leaders were meeting in the Angolan capital of Luanda. Presumably to find and foster business links with business people from the United States of...
African Union’s dependence on donor funding is a legacy of rampant colonial plunder
Daily Maverick
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July 3, 2025
Mo Ibrahim, the prominent Sudanese-British billionaire, ignited a potent debate at his annual governance weekend in Marrakesh, Morocco, an unofficial gathering of African luminaries. Ibrahim criticised the African Union’s (AU’s) 70% dependence on...
Taiwan Congratulates Nigeria’s Diplomatic Endeavors in St. Lucia, Others
This Day
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July 4, 2025
Taiwan’s Representative/ Head of Mission in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to the Caribbean nation of Saint Lucia as a landmark achievement in Nigeria diplomacy. He said, “We, the people and...
India, Ghana boost ties to comprehensive partnership
Madhyamam
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July 3, 2025
Accra: India and Ghana have boosted their relationship to the level of comprehensive cooperation, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama agreeing to strengthen bilateral connections in a variety of areas,...
Nigeria excluded as Trump invites five African leaders to Washington for trade talks
Business Hallmark
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July 3, 2025
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host leaders from five African countries at the White House next week for discussions focused on trade and investment opportunities – with Nigeria conspicuously absent from the invite list. According to...
Moscow University Appoints African Students as Russia-Africa Ambassadors
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
Lomonosov Moscow State University has named 11 African students as goodwill ambassadors for its Russia-Africa Club following a congress on June 29, 2025. The appointees from Nigeria, Togo, Zambia, DR Congo, Guinea, Chad, and Gabon were selected...
Bill Gates: Reiterating Call for African-led Solutions to Drive Health, Equity and Economic Impact
This Day
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July 4, 2025
In what was his first visit to Nigeria after he announced plans to give away $200 billion to end preventable deaths of mothers and children, eradicate deadly infectious diseases, and lift millions of people out of poverty, Bill Gates, Chair of...
Men and family planning: studies from 23 African countries r...
Modern Ghana
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When people think about family planning in Africa, they often picture women visiting clinics, women making decisions, and women bearing the responsibility. Yet family planning affects both men and women. How is male involvement being studied? Are...
Trade experts seek global access for African SMEs
Punch
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July 3, 2025
Trade experts have called for improved market connectivity for African small businesses, urging governments, investors and stakeholders to support more strategic retail linkages and cross-border cooperation. In separate interviews with The PUNCH,...
NHRC’s head elected president of West Africa’s human rights institutions network
Premium Times
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July 3, 2025
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, on Thursday promised to promote cooperation among West African States for the protection of human rights. He gave this assurance while accepting to serve as the...
NiMet, ECOWAS Partner to Enhance Disaster Preparedness
This Day
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July 4, 2025
Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed to collaborate to enhance disaster preparedness in the region. The Director General of NiMet, Prof. Charles...
GIZ, ECOWAS embark on urban resilience project to strengthen capacity in West Africa
Ghana News Agency
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July 3, 2025
By Muniratu Akweley Issah Accra, July 3, GNA– The African Union, in partnership with ECOWAS and the German Development Agency (GIZ), has embarked on an urban resilience project aimed at strengthening the capacity of cities across West Africa to...
ECOWAS Partners with Nigerian Agency to Boost Climate Resilience
News Ghana
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July 3, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has formalized a strategic partnership with Nigeria’s Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to strengthen regional disaster preparedness and climate security. The collaboration, advanced during a July...
VIVO Energy covers transport costs for Rugby Africa Cup teams
NTV Uganda
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VIVO Energy covers transport costs for Rugby Africa Cup teams Organizers of the forthcoming Rugby Africa Cup, due to kick off at Mandela National Stadium next Tuesday, have been relieved of some logistical expenses thanks to the VIVO Energy...
Donald Trump Ignores Nigeria, Invites 5 African Leaders For ‘commercial
The Nigerian Voice
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U.S. President, Donald Trump, is set to host leaders from five African nations in Washington next week to discuss “commercial opportunities”. Trump will host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal for a discussion and...
That wasn’t me, I messed up big time - 2Baba apologises to new partner over polygamy comment
GhanaWeb
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July 3, 2025
Nigerian music legend Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has issued an apology to his new partner, Natasha, his children, and fans after facing backlash over recent comments he made about men, love, and monogamy. In a conversation on the...
MTN Nigeria, Dell Launch West Africa’s Largest Modular Data Centre in Lagos
Arise News
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July 3, 2025
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Dell Technologies, has officially launched the Dabengwa Data Centre in Lagos, now the largest prefabricated modular data centre in West Africa, marking a major milestone in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure...
KNUST attracts and partners over 40 industry giants in hold career fair
Joy FM
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July 3, 2025
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Career Services Centre has successfully organized an engaging career fair under the theme “Connecting Talent to the World.” This initiative aimed to bridge the gap between students, alumni and...
Equity Bank and Nation Media Group to partner in sharing impact stories on Uganda’s youth and women
Independent (Uganda)
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July 3, 2025
Nation Media MD Nsibirwa and Equity Bank Managing Director Gift Shoko (middle) at the Daily Monitor offices in Namuwongo Equity Bank Uganda Limited delegation visits Nation Media Group Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A delegation from Equity...
UCO-Global Advances MLS Expansion Strategy Across Europe and Africa
News Ghana
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July 4, 2025
Universal Consulting Opportunities (UCO-Global), a subsidiary of U.S.-based Stellar MLS, has intensified efforts to promote Multiple Listing Service (MLS) frameworks globally through strategic engagements in Barcelona, Amsterdam, and Accra during...