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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...
Brief: ISWAP Raids in Northeastern Nigeria Upset Regional Status Quo
The Jamestown Foundation
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Publication: Terrorism Monitor Volume: 23 Issue: 2 June 25, 2025 03:40 AM Age: 4 hours Images of the May 4 Buni Gari raid. (Source: Amaq News Agency via Facebook/Nigerian Military Gallery) Executive Summary: ISWAP has launched an unprecedented...
Maroc Telecom raises $330 million to boost its 5G investment
Technext
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June 24, 2025
Morocco’s leading telecom operator, Maroc Telecom, has raised $330 million (3 billion dirhams) in its first-ever private bond issuance on the domestic market. According to the company, on Tuesday, the bond, with a two-year maturity and bullet...
Countries where legal drinking age is less than 18
Pulse
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June 24, 2025
In a lot of countries, the legal drinking age is 18. But did you know that there are some countries where people younger than 18 are legally allowed to buy and drink alcohol? Well, here is a list of these countries and their minimum drinking...
Violent extremism erodes local climate resilience in the Sahel
Institute for Security Studies
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Violent extremism erodes local climate resilience in the Sahel Jihadist groups and militarised counter-terrorism responses have weakened traditional approaches to resolving climate disputes. The Sahel is one of Africa’s most climate-vulnerable...
New Yorkers Are Not Welcome In These 10 Countries
93.7 WBLK - New York
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June 25, 2025
Unfortunately, America's standing in the world has been diminished. We are considered persona non grata in many places due to short-sighted federal policies. Not only does this affect our reputation, but it also limits the places American tourists...
As gold prices surge, Gold Fields launch drones to detect wildcat miners
Joy FM
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June 24, 2025
As the afternoon sun beats down on Gold Fields' sprawling Tarkwa gold mine in southwestern Ghana, three men launch a drone into the clear sky, its cameras scanning the lush 210-square-kilometre tract for intruders. The drone spotted something...
Confidential brief to ICC accuses Russia-linked Wagner of promoting atrocities in West Africa
The Hindu
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June 22, 2025
Editor’s Note: This story contains graphic images and descriptions of atrocities. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has been asked to review a confidential legal report asserting that the Russia-linked Wagner Group has committed war crimes by...
A confidential brief urges the ICC to investigate Wagner's promotion of atrocities in West Africa
Santa Maria Times - California
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DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Editor’s Note: This story contains graphic images and descriptions of atrocities. The International Criminal Court has been asked to review a confidential legal report arguing that the Russia-linked Wagner Group has committed...
The 21 countries the US says you should not travel to
The Mirror US
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June 24, 2025
The US State Department regularly updates travel advisories for more than 200 countries across the globe, warning Americans about the safety situation in certain countries before they decide to visit a destination. Advisories include levels of...
United Capital Deepens Pan-African Push With UCAMWAL Launch, Rolls Out CFA-Denominated Mutual Funds
Daily Independent
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June 23, 2025
1 United Capital Plc has officially launched the operations of its newest subsidiary, United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited (UCAMWAL), with the unveiling of two CFA franc-denominated mutual funds in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire — the...
Reviving UN Trusteeship: A New Path To Resolve The Israel–Palestine ...
Friday Times
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June 24, 2025
Countries that descend into a state of disorder and ungovernability due to civil wars, criminal violence, terrorism, or rival nationalist claims need to be put on orderly footings. They pose threats not only to their own people but also to...
Kyrgyzstan organizes thematic event at UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn
24.kg
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June 24, 2025
10:02, 24 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA 10:02, 24 June 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA As part of the 62nd session of the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Kyrgyzstan, together with the...
A confidential brief urges the ICC to investigate Wagner’s promotion of atrocities in West Africa
Associated Press
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June 22, 2025
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Editor’s Note: This story contains graphic images and descriptions of atrocities. The International Criminal Court has been asked to review a confidential legal report arguing that the Russia-linked Wagner Group has committed...
2025 Road National Champions index
Cyclingnews
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June 24, 2025
Most of the world's Road National Championships will take place this week, with riders fighting for the special jerseys that they can wear in the upcoming Tour de France or women's Giro d'Italia. Hopeful champions will compete in the individual...
Ghana struggles to manage illegal mining operations
Gulf Today
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June 23, 2025
Maxwell Akalaare Adombila, Reuters As the afternoon sun beats down on Gold Fields' sprawling Tarkwa gold mine in southwestern Ghana, three men launch a drone into the clear sky, its cameras scanning the lush 210-square-kilometre tract for...
United Capital Asset Management launches two new mutual funds in Francophone West Africa
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 23, 2025
United Capital Plc has announced the commencement of operations for its new subsidiary, United Capital Asset Management West Africa Limited (UCAMWAL), with the launch of two mutual funds targeted at investors across Francophone West Africa. The...
The Death of Conscience: Israel, Iran, the US and the Questi...
Modern Ghana
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What is happening between Israel, Iran, and the US raises serious questions about the usefulness of the United Nations. The supposed middleman, the voice of reason, now stands powerless, its hands tied, with member states bowing to bullies. The...
United Capital unveils 2 mutual funds for WAEMU investors
The Sun Nigeria
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June 23, 2025
L-R: Labas Bamba, CEO, United Capital Asset Management West Africa; Chika Mordi, Chairman, United Capital Plc; Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Group Chairman, Heirs Holdings; Peter Ashade, Group CEO, United Capital Plc; Ejikeme Okoli, Director, Africa...
Ghana’ Gyedu-Blay Ambolley takes simigwa sound to the US
Music in Africa
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June 24, 2025
Ambolley, known for his genre-defying blend of highlife, funk, jazz, and early rap, is embarking on his first-ever US tour, bringing the soulful rhythms of Ghana to American stages. Organised under the auspices of US concert agencies ArtDontSleep...