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Meloni Launches Europe's New Vision For Africa, Challenging Beijing's Dominance In Continent
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Rome: Italy formally launched a new chapter of its Mattei Plan for Africa - no longer just a national initiative but now aligned with the European Union's Global Gateway strategy and projected onto a truly global scale. Co-hosted by...
The Horn of Africa States (“HAS”) A Blue Economy Framework
Zehabesha
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By Dr. Suleiman Walhad September 18th, 2023 The Horn of Africa States (“HAS”) is generally marked by conflicts, tribal/clan competition for power, and shallow nationalism, and seemingly hollow conditioned aid. Some of the states have collapsed...
Respect For African Leaders Sinks To Its Lowest
The News Chronicle
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June 21, 2025
Why blame America and Europe for raiding clubs and businesses to deport Africans. Local and international nationalism or “tribalism” is at its peak everywhere. Afterall, your own children and wives, also deported you when they lost respect for...
Nigeria Insists West Africans Have the Duty of Safeguarding ECOWAS for Development of the Subregion
Arise News
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June 21, 2025
Nigeria has thrown her weight behind a strong regional bloc in West Africa, insisting that the task before the government and people of the area is to safeguard the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and to drive the expansion of...
Meet Nnedinma Obioha, the woman building Africa’s digital workforce with TecTerminal
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 21, 2025
Nnedinma Obioha is reshaping the future of tech education and workforce development in Africa through her innovative work at TecTerminal Limited, tech academy empowering young Africans with relevant digital skills and real-world opportunities. As...
Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts Undermine HIV Prevention Efforts Across Africa
teleSUR
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June 20, 2025 Hour: 11:41 pm Sweeping foreign aid cuts by U.S. President Donald Trump have triggered a public health crisis across sub-Saharan Africa, where millions are now at risk of HIV infection due to the sudden loss of access to life-saving...
S-Africa wants to boost trade with Russia
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile has urged Russian companies to invest in South Africa as part of an effort to double trade between the two BRICS members. Speaking in Moscow during a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail...
MPOX: African deaths surpass 1,800 amid health emergencies
Independent (Uganda)
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June 21, 2025
A child suffering from mpox at the mpox isolation unit of the UNICEF supported Kavumu Hospital in South-Kivu province DR Congo. UNICEF-Photo ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA | Xinhua | The death toll from Africa’s ongoing mpox outbreak has surpassed 1,800,...
Refugees in South Africa Face Discrimination and Xenophobia on World Refugee Day
South Africa Today
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June 21, 2025
As the world commemorates World Refugee Day (20 June), human rights activist Claude Marie Bernard has highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa, including discrimination, xenophobic attacks, and...
Nandi Madida celebrates 100 episodes of Africa Now Radio and reflects on her journey in music and motherhood
IOL
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June 20, 2025
For the past two years, Nandi Madida has hosted Africa Now Radio on Apple Music 1, and on June 20, she reached the 100th episode mark. Apple Music celebrated the milestone by surprising the “Black Is King” actress with an intimate dinner. Instead...
South Africa and Russia Agree to Boost Trade and Investment at St. Petersburg Forum
South Africa Today
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June 21, 2025
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) on Thursday, where both leaders committed to strengthening economic ties between...
World Hydrography Day: South African Navy highlights the importance of oceans mapping
IOL
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The South African Navy commemorated World Hydrography Day, recognising the critical role of hydrography in safe navigation, maritime security, and environmental protection Held in East London from Friday, the event aimed to raise awareness of...
NIGERIAN OIL MAGNATE ALIKO DANGOTE LEADS AS AFRICAN’S ELITE HIT RECORD-BUSTING $105 BILLION FORTUNE
Zambian Observer
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June 21, 2025
NIGERIAN OIL MAGNATE ALIKO DANGOTE LEADS AS AFRICAN’S ELITE HIT RECORD-BUSTING $105 BILLION FORTUNE AFRICA’S 22 billionaires saw their combined fortunes surge to a record $105 billion (R1.9 trillion) this year, up from $82.4bn held by 20...
LUNGU FAMILY’S NO-SHOW IN SOUTH AFRICA PROMPTS UPND CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Zambian Observer
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June 21, 2025
LUNGU FAMILY’S NO-SHOW IN SOUTH AFRICA PROMPTS UPND CALL FOR ACCOUNTABILITY Lusaka, Zambia – 20th June 2025 The United Party for National Development (UPND) in Lusaka Province has issued a strong call for accountability following a diplomatic...
Edgar Lungu’s FAMILY PRAISES SOUTH AFRICA FOR HONOURING PRIVATE FUNERAL WISHES
Zambian Observer
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June 21, 2025
ECL’s FAMILY PRAISES SOUTH AFRICA FOR HONOURING PRIVATE FUNERAL WISHES By: Sun FM TV Reporter The family of late former President Edgar Lungu has officially announced that his funeral and burial will take place in South Africa, in accordance with...
Ghana Positions Itself as Africa’s Economic Transformation Leader
News Ghana
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June 21, 2025
Ghana is emerging as a driving force in Africa’s economic revolution through strategic investments in agriculture, technology, and youth development, government officials announced at the African Rising Symposium in Accra. Deputy Tourism Minister...
Transforming palliative care in South Africa through community compassion
IOL
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A revolution is reshaping the landscape of palliative care in South Africa, driven by the deeply held belief that compassion can empower communities to care for one another. Spearheaded by healthcare professionals, community leaders, and...
Eni, AICS To Cooperate On Community Projects In Mozambique
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 21. Eni Rovuma Basin and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have signed a letter of intent to strengthen cooperation on initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of...
South Africa Launches Cutting-Edge Dinosaur Interpretation Centre to Boost Tourism and Community Development
South Africa Today
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June 21, 2025
South Africa is set to unveil a groundbreaking new attraction, the Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre, at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The innovative facility, which showcases ancient dinosaur embryos and Africa’s rich...
Love, community, anti-gay laws: the queer African artists redefining visibility through portraits
Wallpaper*
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June 21, 2025
Across the African continent, where anti-gay laws and cultural stigma continue to endanger LGBTQ+ lives, art has emerged as a radical act of visibility and resistance. In societies where queer identities are often criminalised, silenced, or...