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Ouverture du Forum inaugural sur la gouvernance au Sahel en Gambie
The Voice Gambia
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July 31, 2025
Ouverture du tout premier Forum sur la Gouvernance au Sahel en Gambie Le tout premier Forum sur la Gouvernance au Sahel s’est ouvert ce mercredi au Centre international de conférences Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara en Gambie, réunissant plus de 200...
Ghana’s ECOWAS Parliament delegation approved with last-minute changes
Ghana News Agency
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July 22, 2025
By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, July 22, GNA- Parliament has approved the composition of Ghana’s Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament delegation with some last-minute amendments to ensure compliance with the 30 per cent female...
Out of Africa: France pulls forces from key bases
World Tribune
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July 31, 2025
Special to WorldTribune.com By John J. Metzler, July 31, 2025 PARIS — It’s a turning of the page in Franco/African diplomatic relations. Now for the first time since the decolonization of the French colonies in the early 1960’s, there will be no...
Terrorism: A growing concern in West-Africa
The Standard Gambia
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July 31, 2025
- Advertisement - By Ricky Peters The Gambia finds itself in a relatively secure position, buffered by Senegal and its strong military. However, Senegal is facing increasing pressure from terrorist groups seeking to expand their reach,...
Northern leaders review Tinubu’s performance at Kaduna summit
Premium Times
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July 31, 2025
At a rare and high-stakes gathering that blended moments of applause with audible groans, northern elders converged at Arewa House in Kaduna State for a two-day summit to rate the state of the region under President Tinubu’s administration. What...
The Ennedi Massif: A Gem of the Sahara
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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July 31, 2025
The Ennedi Massif – A Gem of the Sahara. Photo by Sylvia Furrer Rarely Visited UNESCO World Heritage The Ennedi massif covers an area roughly the size of Switzerland and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2016. Nevertheless, it is...
Column: Unscrupulous attacks on Virginia universities must cease
The Virginian-Pilot
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July 29, 2025
Much has been written about the attacks by President Donald Trump, Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares on Virginia’s public universities. A number of Virginia state senators sued in Fairfax Circuit Court concerning Youngkin’s...
CHAN: List of Major Nairobi Roads to Be Closed From Sunday
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 1, 2025
Traffic is set to be disrupted along several key roads in Nairobi ahead of the Harambee Stars’ opening game in the 2024 African Nations Championships on Sunday, August 3. An alert was issued by Nairobi traffic police boss Joseph Chirchir ahead of...
ECOWAS and Africa Center for Strategic Studies Strengthen Cooperation on Regional Security
News Ghana
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July 22, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) have deepened their collaboration to address emerging threats, including misinformation and insecurity, across West Africa. The agreement was...
#EndBadGovernance protest: No justice for victims one year after - Amnesty
Punch
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August 1, 2025
Amnesty International says that one year after the Nigerian police used lethal force and carried out mass arbitrary arrests of peaceful #EndBadGovernance protesters, the authorities have failed to ensure justice for victims and survivors. The...
Report: Morocco gains ground in the Sahel as Algeria’s influence fades
Hespress
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July 21, 2025
Morocco is expanding its influence across the Sahel region as Algeria’s geopolitical standing weakens, according to a new report by the Middle East Institute for Policy and Economy. The study highlights a regional power shift marked by Morocco’s...
FEC approves N68.7bn for power projects in varsities, hospitals
Punch
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July 31, 2025
The Federal Executive Council has approved N68.7 billion for key electricity projects in universities and teaching hospitals across Nigeria. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, disclosed this after the FEC meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu...
TZ features highly in the AU Mid-Year Coordination Meeting
Daily News Tanzania
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July 19, 2025
AFRICA: THE United Republic of Tanzania had the distinguished honour of participating in the Seventh Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) between the African Union, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Regional Mechanisms (RMs), held on 13...
One year on, no justice for victims of #EndBadGovernance Protest – Amnesty
Prompt News Online
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August 1, 2025
One year after security forces reportedly cracked down on peaceful #EndBadGovernance protesters in Nigeria, Amnesty International has raised concerns over the lack of accountability and justice for victims and survivors of the demonstrations. In a...
Tinubu’s performance impressive in key areas, say North’s leaders
OG TV
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July 31, 2025
The North yesterday rated the performance of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration high. The rating came after submissions by members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and key government officials. They include the National Security...
Tinubu deserves continuity beyond 2027 –Fadola
The Sun Nigeria
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July 31, 2025
A chieftain of the Al Progressives Congress (APC) and House of Representatives aspirant for Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency, Prince Aderosoye Emmanuel Fadola, has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Tinubu for continuity of...
Controversy Trails Nigerian Government Rewards for Super Falcons’ WAFCON Win
OkayAfrica
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July 31, 2025
Nigeria’s women’s football team has been the toast of the country in the past few days, following their magnificent WAFCON win last weekend. The Super Falcons overcame a two-goal deficit against hosts Morocco to claim their record-extending tenth...
CHAN: After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
RTL Today
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August 1, 2025
After severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicking off on Saturday. It is a historic moment for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, whose "Pamoja" -- meaning...
“Urgent and essential”
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 21, 2025
Snowe craves Mali, Niger & Burkina Faso GIABA’s full admittance to arrest illicit activities By Lincoln G. Peters The Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States Parliament, Committee on Political Affairs, Peace, Security and Arms,...
These Countries Eat the Least Meat, and Here’s What We Can Learn From Them
Sentient Media
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July 31, 2025
As the environmental costs of industrial meat production become increasingly undeniable, reducing global meat consumption has never been more urgent. But although global meat consumption has been on the rise for over half a century, some countries...