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Potential peace and World Cup spot offers hope for DR Congo
Deutsche Welle
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These are busy times for football in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The women's team are playing in the African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time since 2012 while the men are currently top of their qualification group for the 2026...
Nigeria is in crisis: Enough of politicians; where are the statesmen?
Daily Trust
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July 9, 2025
Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will – Fred Douglass Murry Rothbard (1926-95) started his book ‘The Anatomy of the State” with a predictable quotation, “the greatest danger to the State is intellectual...
Starmer bets jaw-jaw can win migration war
The Times
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It is the week before Christmas and a cabinet minister is boarding the Eurostar to Paris. Usually such a trip would be briefed to within the last inch of its life. But Yvette Cooper is travelling alone, unaccompanied by advisers and unadvertised...
‘Never seen buzz like this’: Oasis fever grips Manchester before reunion gigs
The Guardian
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July 11, 2025
All around the world, you’ve gotta spread the word. And if the lyrics to the song are right, the word is well and truly out. Behind the bar at an Oasis-themed pub in Manchester’s buzzy Northern Quarter, fans from across the world have planted...
Religion news 10 July 2025
Religion Media Centre
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July 10, 2025
Faith groups lobby parliament on climate change Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist and Jewish leaders and campaigners, have taken part in a mass lobby of parliament, for action on climate and nature. They met their local MPs from across the UK,...
Askari Metals expands African footprint with Nejo Gold acquisition
Proactive Australia
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July 8, 2025
The tightly held Askari Metals Ltd (ASX:AS2) has taken a significant step in its African growth strategy with the acquisition of the advanced-stage Nejo Gold Project in central-western Ethiopia. The company has secured 100% of the issued capital...
After 'merciless' torture, Ahmad now lives in a hideout — waiting on a call from Australia
SBS
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Nearly four years after being captured and tortured by the Taliban, Ahmad can still vividly recall the cell he was held in. "The space was extremely damp, dark, and cold," he recalls. "The smell of moisture filled the air, and the dim lighting...
272 Million Children out of School a Major Wake Up Call
Human Rights Watch
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July 7, 2025
Last week in Sevilla, Spain, governments gathered at the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development. Among key outcomes was the Compromiso de Sevilla, which received mixed feedback. It includes a pledge to “support adequate...
Political Watch: July 10, 2025
Santa Maria Sun - California
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July 10, 2025
• On July 3, U.S. Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-Santa Barbara) released a statement on the passage of the Republican reconciliation bill. Carbajal voted against the bill, while opposing its unprecedented cuts to essential programs like Medicaid and food...
Iraq’s President, Premier tackle Kurdistan salary dispute
Shafaq News
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2025-07-07T14:20:42+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – BaghdadOn Monday, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid in Baghdad for talks that focused on domestic developments, regional...
Liberian president impresses Trump with good English
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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Joseph Boakai was one of five African leaders hosted at the White House for talks on Wednesday United States President Donald Trump has intensely praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, after the latter...
Pakistan, OIC, and Israel: A Diplomatic Continuum
Dispatch News Desk Pakistan
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July 10, 2025
By Prof. Dr. Taimoor ul Hassan For decades, the question of recognition of Israel has tested the diplomatic temperament of the Muslim world. At the heart of this debate stands the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the collective voice of...
UAE reviews visa processs for Nigerians, bans transit applications
Daily Trust
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July 10, 2025
Stakeholders and operators in the downstream sector of the aviation industry expressed shock yesterday over the review of visa application requirements for visitors to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city. The newly updated requirements...
Berlin Sees 1,059% Increase in Indian Immigration in 10 Years
American Renaissance
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July 10, 2025
As countries like Canada, Australia, Great Britain, and the United States see an ongoing revolt against mass immigration from India, Germany is opening its doors to the Asian country of 1.5 billion. In particular, the city of Berlin has been a top...
ArchiveAfrica Is Building Africa's First Crowdfunded Cultural Archive
OkayAfrica
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July 7, 2025
In November 2021, thousands of artifacts were destroyed in a fire at the National Museum of Gungu in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Four years later, the Sudan National Museum met a similar fate, as tens of thousands of artifacts were...
I will build that church with my money, propaganda will not scare me: Defiant Ruto asserts
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 7, 2025
President William Ruto attends the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council meeting, on the Situation in Sudan and DR Congo, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa on February 14, 2025. (Photo by Amanuel Sileshi / AFP) President William Ruto...
Can the Iran-Israel War reignite Abraham Accords?
The Week
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The escalated tensions between Iran and Israel have added a combustible layer to the already volatile strategic landscape of the Middle East. While the immediate consequences—military escalation, energy market disruption, and civilian...
Opinion | Plugging a growing gap
Witness
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July 1, 2025
Gulf sovereign wealth and private capital are moving swiftly to plug a growing gap in Africa’s development scene, as Beijing eases back from its once-dominant role as the continent’s chief financier. From 2012 to 2022, Gulf Co-operation Council...
6 Christian Organizations Making a Global Impact in 2025
Church Leaders
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July 7, 2025
In 2025, the world continues to face a mix of humanitarian crises, cultural tensions, and economic uncertainties. In the midst of these challenges, Christian organizations are stepping up with transformative efforts rooted in faith, compassion,...
Trump Deserves Nobel Peace Prize
KKOB News Radio - New Mexico
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July 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Commitment to Global Peace, Security Unwavering From the Mideast to South and East Asia, Central and East Africa, and the Balkans, President Donald Trump is pursuing a mission to promote stability and peace throughout...