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Africa’s trade stunted by poor market intelligence – Afreximbank
Punch
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June 30, 2025
The African Export-Import Bank has warned that Africa’s failure to trade effectively within itself stems largely from poor market intelligence, weak connectivity, and the absence of structured trade platforms. The Executive Vice President,...
Dr. Rasha Kelej Drives An Impactful Change In Public Health Landscape In Africa And Beyond By Providing 2282 Scholarships To Doctors From 52 Countries
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo, June 30, 2025/APO Group/ -- Merck Foundation ( ), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day” 2025 in partnership with Africa's First Ladies...
Nigeria leads Africa’s Climate Action drive as Shettima Champions Green Diplomacy in Ethiopia
TVC News Nigeria
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June 30, 2025
The visit, made at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, served not only as a diplomatic engagement but also as a demonstration of Nigeria’s deep commitment to environmental sustainability and Africa’s collective future....
Study unveils water danger in S-African schools
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) A recent investigation by a South African environmental group has revealed that 43% of schools participating in a national water testing project found dangerous bacteria in their water samples. The results were published on Wednesday. The...
Gender gaps in crucial sectors are narrowing in more African countries — report
Independent (Uganda)
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June 29, 2025
More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries...
Chad's Secretary Of State For Petroleum, Mines And Geology Joins African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Khadidja Hassane Abdoulaye, Secretary of State for Petroleum, Mines and Geology at Chad's Ministry of Mines and Geology, has joined the upcoming African Mining Week conference as a speaker. Taking place from October 1-3, 2025,...
Ancient societies used mixed strategies to survive climate change
Earth.com
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Climate change did not start in the modern era. Africa’s ancient past reveals societies already grappling with climate instability, using various coping strategies to adapt. During the Holocene Epoch, which began around 11,000 years ago,...
Tinubu’s Forest Guard: Who Will Guard the Guard? (Part 2)
This Day
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June 30, 2025
Introduction We started this series recently, with an x-ray of policy formation and its implementation, the constitutional status of forest vis-à-vis the States and the Federal Government, and later addressed the issue of policy Unitarianism in...
US-Africa Business Summit: A showdown in Luanda
Sunday Independent
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June 26, 2025
Manuel Godsin|Published 20 hours ago 6min THE atmosphere at this year’s US-Africa Business Summit in Luanda was far from what American delegates expected. Instead of handshakes and optimistic speeches, African leaders delivered one of the most...
Russell Crowe to star opposite Henry Cavill in Chad Stahelski’s Highlander reboot
JoBlo
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June 20, 2025
In Highlander, there can only be one. Still, adding actors to the cast of Henry Cavill’s upcoming reboot sounds like a good idea. According to Collider, Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe is officially joining the cast. The forthcoming reboot of...
Dr Kelej drives change
Business Ghana
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Dr. Rasha Kelej drives an impactful change in public health landscape in Africa and beyond by providing 2282 scholarships to doctors from 52 countries The selection for each scholarship will be based on request by First Lady Office, Ministry of...
Turkish exports to Africa rise as ‘win-win’ strategy pays off
Sabah
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June 25, 2025
Türkiye's growing economic cooperation with African nations under its "win-win" strategy has helped boost exports to the continent, reaching $8.4 billion (TL 333.41 billion) in the first five months of 2025 – an 8.3% increase from the same period...
Consumed by Terror: Africa’s ambitious Great Green Wall faces crucial threat (1)
Premium Times
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June 25, 2025
Qosim Suleiman, Abdullah Tijani, Amma Moussa & Gaston Sawadogo Five years ago, Aliyu Garba, 45, was summoned to his village head’s palace to receive some exciting news: He would now participate in a massive tree-planting project commissioned by...
Highways to hell: west Africa’s road networks are the preferred battleground for terror groups
Insight News - Minnesota
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June 24, 2025
What’s the connection between roads and conflict in west Africa? This may seem like an odd question. But a study we conducted shows a close relationship between the two. We are researchers of transnational political violence. We analysed 58,000...
Advancing Leukemia Diagnosis and Treatment: WHO-Supported Laboratory Innovations in Africa- A Narrative Review
Dove Medical Press
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June 24, 2025
Introduction Leukemia, a hematologic cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, represents a major health challenge worldwide, including in Africa. It is a disease that, if diagnosed early, can be treated more effectively, leading to improved...
Boko Haram Attack on Lake Chad Naval Base Highlights Enduring Security Challenges
ImpACT International
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The recent foiled attack by Boko Haram militants on a naval base in the Lake Chad region, resulting in dozens of militant fatalities, underscores the persistent security challenges facing Nigeria and its neighbors. Despite sustained military...
US-Africa summit calls for commercial diplomacy - and respect
African Business
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June 24, 2025
The United States of America’s commercial strategy in Africa is evolving in line with the needs of its business community, according to Troy Fitrell, a senior bureau official at the Bureau of African Affairs in the US Department of State. Fitrell,...
Akron Bicentennial Signature Celebration Week is here. See the details
Akron Beacon Journal - Ohio
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Akron is celebrating its bicentennial with a week of events from July 1-6. The Heart of Akron Festival will feature food, music, and fireworks. A parade, exhibition and RubberDucks bobblehead night are also planned. This story has been updated...
World Food Programme to Invest $16mn in Northern Nigeria in July
CNBC Africa
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June 30, 2025
In a significant move aimed at combating the burgeoning food crisis in Nigeria, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is poised to inject $16 million into northern Nigeria. Scheduled for July, this investment will channel through local...
Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum appoints Nigerian technocrat as advisor
Premium Times
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June 12, 2025
The Lake Chad Basin Governors Forum has appointed a Nigerian technocrat, Sa’id Kori, as its technical advisor. The international forum was launched in 2018 by the governors of states in the Lake Chad Basin from Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger. The...