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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
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...
Africa Bitcoin Conference launches Diaspora Edition in Boston to unite Africans for financial freedom & innovation
EIN Presswire
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July 10, 2025
ABCD is more than a conference; it’s a rallying call to the African diaspora whose remittances, investments & advocacy fuel Africa’s growth. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The organizers of the Africa Bitcoin...
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...
Marjorie Ngwenya reappointed to the Prudential Regulation Committee
Bank of England
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July 17, 2025
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury has today confirmed the reappointment of Marjorie Ngwenya as an External Member of the Prudential Regulation Committee (PRC). Marjorie will serve a further three-year term, from 5 September 2025 to 4...
Africa’s richest four hold more wealth than half the continent - Oxfam
Oxfam
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July 10, 2025
In 2000, Africa had no billionaires. Today it has 23 whose combined wealth has soared by 56% in just the past five years, reaching a staggering $112.6 billion. Africa’s richest 5% hold nearly $4 trillion in wealth – more than double the combined...