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Expert Says China’s Economic Growth Drives Major Opportunities for Africa
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN) China’s economy delivered steady and positive growth during the first half of the year, yielding concrete benefits for African nations, according to a Zimbabwean policy expert speaking Tuesday. Data from China’s National Bureau of...
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa hosts Global Development Leaders under South Africa’s G20 Presidency, 20 to 25 Jul
South African Government
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July 16, 2025
The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, Hon. Maropene Ramokgopa, will host the Fourth G20 Development Working Group (DWG) Meeting and the G20 Ministerial Meeting on Development from 20–25 July 2025 at Skukuza Lodge,...
Ghana’s Leader Calls for Reparations to Reclaim Africa’s Dignity
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama issued a powerful call for reparations from countries involved in the trans-Atlantic slave trade and the colonial exploitation of Africa, stressing the imperative to reclaim the...
South African President Suspends Police Minister
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate suspension following serious allegations that he collaborated with a criminal syndicate and interfered with investigations into politically...
Patrice Lumumba considered icon of freedom for all Africa
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Patrice Lumumba is more than just a national hero in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo); his name has come to represent the broader struggle for freedom across Africa, according to his daughter, Juliana Lumumba. In an...
Tanzania Gears Up to Host Pan-African Summit
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Tanzania is gearing up to host a pivotal Pan-African summit centered on shaping the future of social security throughout Africa, a top official revealed Sunday. Scheduled for July 10 in the northern city of Arusha, the high-level...
Tanzania to have Pan-African summit, centering on social security future
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Tanzania is preparing to welcome a significant Pan-African summit centered on the future of social security across the continent, a senior official revealed Sunday. Scheduled for July 10 in Arusha, northern Tanzania, the summit will...
Experts: Rise in Environmental Crimes Threatens Africa’s Stability
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A sharp rise in environmental crimes across Africa is endangering peace, security, and long-term development, experts cautioned Monday during the 20th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment held in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital....
Environmental crimes endanger Africa’s long-term peace
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) A rising wave of environmental crimes across Africa is endangering the continent’s long-term peace, development, and ecological resilience, according to experts speaking at the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment, held in...
South African Police Minister Gets Suspended
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the significant step of suspending the country’s Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, following claims that he colluded with a criminal organization and interfered with probes into...
S. African Leader gets suspended over claims of criminal network
MENAFN
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July 15, 2025
(MENAFN) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu following serious accusations of colluding with a criminal syndicate and obstructing investigations into political assassinations, according to reports....
ABL Diagnostics Signs Distribution Agreement with Anatech to Expand Molecular Detection in South Africa, Southern Africa
EIN Presswire
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July 16, 2025
WOIPPY, FRANCE, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ABL Diagnostics (FR001400AHX6 – ABLD, the “Company”), a Euronext-listed leader in molecular diagnostics, is pleased to announce a distribution agreement with Anatech Instruments (Pty) Ltd...
Societe Generale signs an agreement with the State of Cameroon to sell its subsidiary Société Générale Cameroun
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 15, 2025
SOCIETE GENERALE SIGNS AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CAMEROON TO SELL ITS SUBSIDIARY SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE CAMEROUN Press release Paris, 15 July 2025 Societe Generale has signed an agreement with the State of Cameroon which provides for the total sale...
Three African Sites Secure Spot on UNESCO World Heritage List
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) During the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France on Sunday, three African sites secured a place on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. One of the additions was Malawi’s Mulanje Mountain, a site deeply...
Lumumba Stands for African Freedom
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) Patrice Lumumba remains far more than just a national icon of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo); his legacy has evolved into a powerful representation of African liberation itself, according to his daughter, Juliana Lumumba....
S-Africa’s vice president speaks AI hazards with Russian youth
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Vice President Paul Mashatile advised Russian students to approach artificial intelligence with caution to ensure it does not suppress their creativity or cultural identity. Speaking at a youth workshop hosted by Russia’s...
Rwanda, DR Congo to enact peace deal brokered by US
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have launched the first steps toward enacting a peace deal brokered by the United States, following its signing in Washington on June 27. According to statements released by Rwanda’s...
StrongMinds Report Details Work Treating Depression in African Prisons
EIN Presswire
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July 15, 2025
Group therapy may be a key to reducing recidivism KAMPALA, UGANDA, July 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- StrongMinds, a global non-profit that treats depression using layperson-led interpersonal group therapy (IPT-G), has released a new report...
Introducing the Legacy Africa Music Awards (LAMA): Honoring the Sound, Spirit, and Architects of African Music
EIN Presswire
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July 14, 2025
Legacy Africa Music Awards (LAMA) is an award that celebrates the pioneers of African music, whose talent have helped shape the sound of Africa. DOHA, QATAR, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a bold and unprecedented step to honor Africa's...
Oktopost Expands to Africa, Partnering with Kakanyo to Equip Local Businesses with B2B Social Media Marketing Solutions
EIN Presswire
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July 14, 2025
New partnership empowers African businesses with advanced social media management and employee advocacy tools for enhanced engagement and revenue growth LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Oktopost, the leading B2B social...