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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...
South Africa Pursues Deeper Partnership with China
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is set to deepen its partnership with China as a senior delegation prepares to participate in the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the presidency announced on Sunday. Deputy President Paul Mashatile,...
Trump sells US weapons to African presidents
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has called on African nations to increase their defense budgets and purchase more American-made weapons, which he described as “the best military equipment anywhere in the world by far.” Trump made these remarks...
Modi states Africa must not be just source of raw materials
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa should not be viewed solely as a supplier of raw materials but should play a leading role in value creation and industrial growth, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during a visit to Namibia on Wednesday. Addressing the...
Trump Urges Africa to Boost Spending on U.S. Arms
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has called on African heads of state to increase their defense budgets and purchase more American-made weapons, asserting they are “the best military equipment anywhere in the world by far.” His comments were...
Modi Calls for Africa to Become Hub of Growth
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) During his official visit to Windhoek, Namibia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of recognizing Africa not merely as a provider of natural resources, but also as a center for generating added value. Speaking...
S-Africa states HIV reaction won’t falter despite US funding cuts
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has assured that the country’s leading HIV/AIDS program will continue to operate despite the withdrawal of funding from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) earlier this...
Liberian activist states Trump’s African outreach is facade
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Liberian civil rights activist Emmanuel Gonquoi has criticized US President Donald Trump’s outreach to Africa, claiming it is more about exploiting the continent’s resources than fostering genuine partnerships. In an interview with RT...
EU state pauses asylum applications for arrivals from N-Africa
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Greece has announced a three-month suspension of asylum applications from migrants arriving from North Africa, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed on Wednesday. He warned that those attempting to enter the country illegally by...
South Africa Confirms Commitment to HIV/AIDS
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has assured that the nation’s leading HIV/AIDS initiative “will not collapse” despite the cessation of financial support from the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (Pepfar)...
Nigerian official claims US pressuring Africa to accept deportees
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Nigeria will not bow to pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to accept deported Venezuelans, including those released from American prisons, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has stated. In an interview with Channels TV on...
US-Africa relations appear to be shifting
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Speaking to new US naval graduates on May 23, Vance declared that the era of uncontested American dominance is over and that open-ended military missions are a thing of the past. Just days later, General Langley hinted during a meeting of...
Insurance Biz Africa Launches pan-African Insurance Webinar Master Series
EIN Presswire
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July 12, 2025
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, July 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Digital news publisher, Insurance Biz Africa, is proud to announce the launch of a series of pan-African webinar sessions whose objectives are to take an unprecedented deep...
Oxfam reaction to ICIJ investigation exposing the World Bank's harmful privatization of healthcare in Africa
Oxfam
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July 10, 2025
In response to the investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) revealing how World Bank-backed healthcare investments are deepening poverty and denying care in Africa, Oxfam International’s Health Policy...
Technip Energies awarded a large contract for a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas unit in Africa
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 11, 2025
Technip Energies (PARIS:TE) has been awarded a large(1) contract to perform preliminary activities(2) for a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) unit in Africa. The contract will be effective until Sept 30, 2025. Technip Energies is a global...
What’s Trump next step after meeting African presidents?
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from five West African nations to the White House on Wednesday, signaling a push to strengthen commercial ties with the resource-rich region as global competition—particularly with...
Trump Signals Africa Policy Shift from Aid to Trade
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting Wednesday with the leaders of five African nations, signaling a significant policy shift from financial assistance to economic partnerships focused on trade. Gathering at the White House with the...
iACT and UEFA Foundation for Children Launch ‘She Should Play’ Girls Soccer Camp in Bangui, Central African Republic
EIN Presswire
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July 10, 2025
A powerful lesson in what can happen when we fully resource community-led sports programming for girls globally. BANGUI, CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Through a grant from the UEFA Foundation for Children, iACT...