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Can Trump Win Africa Back?
Pakistan Today
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July 30, 2025
In the high-stakes world of 21st-century geopolitics, even a lunch can tell a deeper story. That was certainly the case when US President Donald Trump recently hosted a seemingly low-profile summit with African leaders at the White House. Leaders...
The anti-north claims
The Cable
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July 31, 2025
BY SANI DANAUDI MOHAMMED The recent debate surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s policies and programmes has sparked intense discussion, with some critics accusing him of being “anti-north.” This narrative has gained traction, with many Nigerians...
China’s battle plan to counter Musk's Starlink
The Economic Times
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July 31, 2025
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network has become a focus of serious strategic concern for Chinese military and government scientists. According to an Associated Press review, researchers have published dozens of papers examining how to track,...
Ambassador of Italy to Mali at the International Diaspora Forum
ANSA
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July 21, 2025
The ambassador of Italy to Mali, Stefano A. Dejak, participated in the International Diaspora Forum in Bamako, taking part in a discussion with the Minister for Malians Abroad and African Integration, Mossa ag Attaher, the Minister of Foreign...
ACF says North sidelined as Tinubu’s men showcase projects
Daily Trust
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July 30, 2025
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has raised concerns over the alleged marginalisation of Northern Nigeria in federal budget allocations and infrastructure development under the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at a two-day...
No section of Nigeria left out in Tinubu’s infrastructure revolution –Umahi
The Sun Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has given an appraisal of the administration’s achievements in infrastructure, highlighting multi-billion naira projects spanning all regions and promising transparency as new...
Robust anti-laundering fight critical for regional stability – Veep
Joy FM
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July 20, 2025
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has issued a compelling call to West African leaders, urging them to fortify the regional architecture dedicated to combating Money Laundering (ML), Financing of Terrorism (TF), and Weapons...
Supply chain diversification lags despite Korea's critical mineral challenges
Korea JoungAng Daily
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July 28, 2025
Published: 28 Jul. 2025, 18:08 Updated: 28 Jul. 2025, 19:05 The flag of China is placed next to the elements of Gallium and Germanium on a periodic table, in this picture taken on July 6, 2023. [REUTERS/YONHAP] While the United States, China and...
Breaking it Down with Barron: The New York City Mayoral Race, New York City Politics, and a Primer for an Independent Black Revolutionary Polity
Black Agenda Report
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Charles Barron dissects the NYC mayoral race, Mamdani’s struggles with Black voters, and why an independent Black radical politics is essential to confront a broken system. Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to chop it up with the venerable and...
As Tinubu Transforms Health Care Delivery System in the North in Two Years…
This Day
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July 31, 2025
Salamatu Isa writes on the transformation of health care delivery system in the 19 Northern States since President Bola Tinubu assumed office over two years ago. In a modest Primary Health Centre tucked deep in Yobe State, Fatimah cradled her...
City dwellers set for inconvenience as major roads are set for closure on Sunday for CHAN
TV47
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July 31, 2025
The much-anticipated Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) is set to kick off this Saturday, August 2nd, and while football enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement, city dwellers are urged to brace for significant traffic disruptions. With Kenya...
ECOWAS President Warns Africa Risks Collapse Without Governance Reform
The Voice Gambia
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July 31, 2025
By: Fatou Krubally The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has warned that without genuine reforms to improve accountability, discipline, and results in public governance, Africa’s development potential will remain untapped....
WFP: Aid cuts will push Nigerians into arms of Boko Haram
Star
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This is the last handout of food to the many thousands sheltering from Boko Haram in Gwoza/BBC Drastic cuts to humanitarian aid in north-eastern Nigeria could prove a boon to one of the world's most deadly militant groups, Boko Haram, aid agencies...
Tinubu deserves to continue beyond 2027 – Fadola
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 30, 2025
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and House of Representatives aspirant for Idanre/Ifedore federal constituency, Hon. Aderosoye Emmanuel Fadola, has called on Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for continuity of...
Islamic State and al-Qaida threat is intense in Africa, with growing risks in Syria, UN experts say
Associated Press
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July 31, 2025
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The threat from Islamic State and al-Qaida extremists and their affiliates is most intense in parts of Africa, and risks are growing in Syria, which both groups view as a “a strategic base for external operations,” U.N....
West African Nation of Togo Sees Growing Al-Qaeda Threat
Breitbart
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July 30, 2025
Togo’s Foreign Minister Robert Dussey said last week that at least 54 civilians have been killed this year by Jama’a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), a terrorist group affiliated with al-Qaeda. Dussey’s remarks during an interview with...
After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
Hartsville Vidette - Tennessee
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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...
Appeal Court Nullifies CAC’s Registration of ‘KPMG Professional Services
This Day
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July 21, 2025
’- Upholds KPMG Nigeria’s exclusive name rightsWale IgbintadeThe Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has nullified the registration of the business name “KPMG Professional Services” by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), ruling in favour of KPMG...
Global Africa Commission Proposed as ACTIF2025 Opens in Grenada
Antigua.News
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July 28, 2025
“What we have done so far is prove the concept, we now need to institutionalise it,” Oramah said. “We should consider creating a Commission that becomes fully responsible for delivering on the Africa-Caribbean and broader Global Africa initiative…...
How Australia will be 'begging for migrants' as the nation's birth rate crashes to new low
Daily Mail
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July 20, 2025
Australia is hurtling towards a population crisis, with birth rates plummeting so fast experts warn the country will soon be begging for migrants just to keep the economy afloat. The nation's birth rate is at an all-time low, according the...