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Africa World Airlines set for direct flights from Accra to Ouagadougou starting July 1
Business and Financial Times
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June 24, 2025
Africa World Airlines (AWA) launched its highly awaited direct flight from Accra to Ouagadougou’s new Donsin International Airport at Palms by Eagles, formerly Holiday Inn at Airport City in Accra. The Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, Mr....
Orano’s uranium joint venture in Niger on brink of bankruptcy
Mining Technology
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July 3, 2025
French uranium mining company Orano has announced that its joint venture with Niger, SOMAIR, is facing bankruptcy due to export restrictions imposed by the country’s military government, according to a Reuters report. The development follows the...
Pierre Landry Kabore in Hearts transfer talks as six figure deal for JK Trans Narva wide man in the works
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 3, 2025
Hearts are on the trail of Pierre Landry Kabore. Record Sport understands the Jambos, who have just confirmed Lawrence Shankland on a new three year contract, have opened talks with JK Trans Narva over their £250,000-rated prize asset. The Burkina...
Insecurity: SERAP Gives 36 State Governors Seven Days To Account For Security Votes
The Will
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June 29, (THEWILL) — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors to within seven days, “promptly account for the spending of public funds in the name of security votes” since 29th May 2023...
Fortifying ‘golden alliance’ - Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana
Graphic
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July 2, 2025
India was historically referred to as a “golden sparrow” due to its immense wealth, prosperity, vibrant arts, culture and architecture, particularly pre-British rule. The title also accentuates the significant wealth and influence India held in...
Cultures Unite in Celebration at 26th Antiracist Festival in Athens
To Vima
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July 3, 2025
The annual Antiracist Festival returns to Goudi Park in Athens on July 4–6, once again sending a powerful message of unity, solidarity, and inclusion. Now in its 26th year, the festival brings together researchers, historians, activists, students,...
‘account For Security Votes Spending, Invite Efcc, Icpc’, Serap Tells 3
The Nigerian Voice
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to Nigeria’s 36 state governors urging them to “promptly account for thespending of public funds in the name of ‘security votes’ by your states...
2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers announced including 39 pioneers
AGDAILY - Michigan
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June 25, 2025
From precision breeding in Burkina Faso to AI-powered livestock tracking in Indonesia, 39 individuals from around the globe have been recognized for their groundbreaking work in the food and agriculture space. The World Food Prize Foundation on...
West African Compliance Officers Convene in Lomé for 2nd Grand Meeting, July 8-9
Togo First
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(Togo First) - For the second consecutive year, Lome, Togo's capital, will host West African compliance and anti-money laundering experts on July 8 and 9. The GRCRO, organized by the Togolese Association of Compliance Officers (ATCO), brings...
Rangers ‘in talks to sign £10million English Premier League centre-back’ as Russell Martin eyes defensive reinforcements
The Scottish Sun
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July 2, 2025
RANGERS are in talks to sign a towering defender from the English Premier League, according to a report. The 6ft 4 centre-back could be heading to Ibrox just six months after sealing a bumper £10million switch to English football's top flight. 3...
The era of 'hit and run' is over!
Madhyamam
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July 3, 2025
The developments which the Middle East is going through after the Operation Hurricane Al-Aqsa. declared by the Islamic resistance group Hamas in Gaza that started on 7 October, 2023, the outbreak of fighting between the Hezbollah group and Israel,...
How Europe Committed Seppuku
Modern Ghana
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As I wrote in several articles, my sojourn in Europe was a culture shock on many levels. The most profound was how Europeans separate their rhetoric from their actions. To them, there seems to be no problem with saying things that are refuted by...
Africa’s Next Move: At Abidjan’s SICA, a New Treaty and Clear Talk Signal a New Era for Co-Productions
Variety
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July 3, 2025
ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast – At the International Salon for Audiovisual Content (SICA), a panel on co-production models became more than just a roundtable: it became a launchpad. The event culminated in the signing of a landmark co-production treaty...
As donkeys disappear, African leaders push to protect silent lifeline
TUKO
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June 27, 2025
African leaders and scientists gathered in Abidjan this week to confront the crisis of mass donkey slaughter driven by global demand AU-IBAR launched a Pan-African Donkey Strategy, warning that unregulated trade risks wiping out donkeys vital to...
The mega £10m-rated Wolves and Rangers transfer that could be perfect deal for both
BirminghamWorld
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July 3, 2025
Wolves and Rangers are advancing in talks to complete what could be a perfect transfer. Rangers are in advanced talks to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Nasser Djiga on a season-long loan. The Old Gold only signed Djiga in February in a £10...
Environmental, financial costs of galamsey and illegal clothes dumping
Graphic
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June 21, 2025
The Environmental Protection Act 2025 (Act 1124) was passed on January 6, 2025. The Act seeks to underpin the country’s commitment to upholding its international obligations through the integration of international environmental law principles in...
New Goodwill Ambassadors of the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University
GNN Liberia
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July 2, 2025
On June 29, 2025, the First Congress of Ambassadors of the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University took place in Moscow. The event was organized by the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University with the support of the...
Nigeria, Libya, Ukraine… World Bank lists 39 countries where conflict is worsening poverty
Nigerian Eye
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June 28, 2025
The World Bank has listed Nigeria among 39 economies where poverty and hunger are worsening due to conflict and instability. According to a World Bank report, 39 economies comprise a mix of low-and middle-income economies, spread across all...
India urges Mali to secure release of three nationals kidnapped amid militant violence
Mint
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July 2, 2025
India on Wednesday (July 2) expressed deep concern over the abduction of three of its citizens working at a cement factory in Mali, as the West African country reels from a wave of coordinated jihadist attacks that left one civilian dead and...
Nigeria, Neighbours Rank Among World’s Poorest Nations By GDP Per Capita
New Telegraph
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June 28, 2025
Despite being Africa’s most populous nation and one of its largest economies, Nigeria remains among the world’s poorest countries in 2025 when measured by GDP per capita, according to newly released data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF),...