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African Island States Advance Ocean Partnerships And Finance Innovation At United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) In a high-profile gathering during the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the African Island States Climate Commission (AISCC), in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the...
PR in Spain to participate in UN conference to relaunch development aid
Ver Angola
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This will be the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) of the United Nations (UN), which will take place in Seville, Spain, until Thursday, ten years after the previous one, in Ethiopia, in 2015. The objective now is to...
Guinean children treated in Portugal return “completely cured”
Portugal Pulse
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June 28, 2025
The young Jeramias was among a group of 16 babies and children from Guinea-Bissau who returned home today after several months of treatment in Portugal. These children traveled without their families, but were accompanied by various organizations...
Russia hails favorable fishing conditions in Moroccan waters, eyes stronger maritime ties with Africa
Hespress
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July 5, 2025
The Russian Federal Agency for Fisheries has confirmed that conditions remain favorable for Russian vessels operating in Morocco’s and Mauritania’s exclusive economic zones (EEZs), with scientific projections pointing to continued marine abundance...
I visited all 54 countries in Africa my least favourite is so dusty you can't even breathe
Daily Express
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July 6, 2025
A travel vlogger who has had the pleasure of visiting all 197 countries, including all 54 of those in Africa, has ranked his favourite places on the continent – including his least favourite. Drew Binsky, a YouTube star, has documented every step...
NHRC boss, Tony Ojukwu, emerges president of West African human rights body
Tribune Online
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July 4, 2025
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of Nigeria, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has been elected President of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa (NNHRI-WA). Ojukwu’s election took place during...
ECOWAS and its survival
Daily Trust
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July 4, 2025
Let me begin by congratulating the government and people of Ghana on the occasion of this year’s Republic Day celebrations. I must also commend the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Teshie, for organising this lecture. As you may be...
‘We are focused on freedom’: Local Cape Verdeans celebrate 50 years of independence
The Public's Radio - Rhode Island
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July 4, 2025
On July 5, Cape Verde marks 50 years of independence. It’s an important anniversary for the thousands of Cape Verdeans who will be celebrating in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which together are home to the largest population of Cape Verdeans in...
ECOWAS seeks swift completion of Praia-Dakar maritime link
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has been urged to accelerate the operationalisation of the Praia-Dakar maritime link and other regional sea routes. This call originated from a workshop in Dakar, which focused on...
President Tinubu Enhances Nigeria’s Global Ties with Recent International Visits
Times News Global
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July 4, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria — Since taking office in May 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has traveled to 20 countries to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic ties and attract foreign investments, amidst criticism over the cost of these trips during challenging...
Mozambique: Collective effort needed to fight corruption – president
Macau Business
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June 26, 2025
Mozambique’s President, Daniel Chapo, on Wednesday again acknowledged that corruption in public institutions undermines development efforts, promising concrete action and calling for collective efforts in the fight against corruption. “Many...
50 Years Of Gowon’s Overthrow
Leadership
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July 5, 2025
Tuesday, July 29, 2025, will be the 50th anniversary of the overthrow of General Yakubu Gowon GCFR. He was overthrown in a bloodless military coup on the same Tuesday, July 29, 1975. Most of us remember where we were at 6.00 a.m. on Tuesday, July...
Full List Of Countries Tinubu Has Travelled To Since 2023
Naija News
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July 4, 2025
However, the frequency and perceived cost of these travels have drawn criticism from opposition voices and concerned Nigerians, especially against the backdrop of rising economic hardship at home. Naija News understands that among the most vocal...
NHRC’s head elected president of West Africa’s human rights institutions network
Premium Times
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July 3, 2025
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, on Thursday promised to promote cooperation among West African States for the protection of human rights. He gave this assurance while accepting to serve as the...
Carolina Cerqueira in Cape Verde for independence celebrations
Ver Angola
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In Cape Verde, the parliamentary leader, who left the country this Thursday, was received by the Angolan ambassador, Agostinho Tavares, and by the first secretary of the National Assembly of Cape Verde, according to a statement from the National...
Full List: France, Saudi Arabia, St. Lucia, 17 other countries Tinubu has visited since 2023
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
Since he became Nigeria’s President in 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on numerous international trips across 20 countries. According to reports, he embarked on the trips to strengthen Nigeria’s diplomatic ties, attract investment, and...
Africa Spain Summit 2025: a commitment to strategic and human cooperation
Atalayar
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June 25, 2025
From 6 to 8 July, Madrid will be the epicentre of Euro-African political and economic dialogue with the Africa Spain Summit 2025, in the midst of a world marked by uncertainty, migratory flows, geopolitical tensions and climate urgency. The event,...
Mozambique marks 50th anniversary of independence with call for economic independence
The Malaysian Star
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June 25, 2025
MAPUTO, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Mozambique held a grand ceremony on Wednesday at Machava Stadium in Matola, Maputo Province, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the country's independence from Portuguese colonial rule. Mozambican President Daniel...
ECOWAS Urged to Accelerate Praia-Dakar Maritime Link Project
News Ghana
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July 3, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission must expedite operational and technical preparations for the Praia-Dakar maritime corridor, following resolutions adopted at a Dakar workshop ending July 2, 2025. Key directives...
Fifty Years of Gowon’s Overthrow, by Eric Teniola
Prompt News Online
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July 4, 2025
Tuesday, July 29,2025 will be the 50th anniversary of the overthrow of General Yakubu Gowon GCFR. He was overthrown in a bloodless military coup on the same Tuesday, July 29, 1975. Most of us remember where we were at 6.00 a.m. on Tuesday, July...