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Nigeria has lost global relevance under Tinubu, says Phrank Shaibu
The Cable
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July 4, 2025
Phrank Shaibu, special assistant on public communication to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, says Nigeria has lost its global relevance under President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Friday, Shaibu said Nigeria’s exclusion from a forthcoming...
Portuguese Africa
Mauritius Times
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July 4, 2025
Mauritius Times – 70 Years The brutality of Portuguese colonialism is well attested by independent writers who have visited these black spots By Peter Ibbotson There has been a lot of childish talk and thought about the tragedy of Congo....
Former-DEPUTY AMBASSADOR CAMARA ACCUSES GOV’T OF FORCED RETIREMENT PMO rejects allegations
The Standard Gambia
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July 2, 2025
- Advertisement - By Omar Bah Lamin Camara, a seasoned Gambian public servant and former Permanent Secretary and deputy head of mission at the Gambian embassy in Bissau, has accused the government of ‘unjustifiably’ forcing him to retire. In an...
‘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...
PM lauds Cabinet members for advancing govt’s priorities
The Peninsula
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July 4, 2025
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has expressed his deep appreciation to members of the Council of Ministers for their tireless efforts and valuable contributions in...
Atiku Mocks Tinubu as Trump ignores Nigeria in invitation to 5 African countries
Nigerian Eye
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July 3, 2025
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said the invitation extended to five African countries without Nigeria is a scathing verdict on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Atiku in a statement by Phrank Shaibu, his Special...
Liberia: Government Confirms President Boakai’s Invitation to U.S. Summit by Donald Trump
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Minister Piah confirmed that the invitation to President Boakai came directly from the office of Donald Trump and described it as a significant opportunity for Liberia. Monrovia – The Government of Liberia has confirmed that President Joseph Nyuma...
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...
Pak–Africa Relations: Historical ...
The Nation
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July 1, 2025
Pakistan’s historical ties with Africa provide a strategic foundation to enhance engagement through mutually beneficial partnerships in trade, development, and security. Since 1947, Pakistan has supported colonised nations, particularly in Africa,...
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...
Atiku jabs Tinubu as Trump skips Nigeria in invitation to 5 African countries
Daily Trust
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July 3, 2025
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has said the invitation extended to five African countries without Nigeria is a scathing verdict on the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Atiku in a statement by Phrank Shaibu, his Special...
President of EBID urges graduates to champion problem-solving innovation for Africa’s growth
Joy FM
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June 30, 2025
The Chancellor of the Nobel International Business University (NiBS), Dr George Agyekum Donkor, has urged graduates to champion innovation and advance policies that not only address Africa’s most pressing challenges but also safeguard the...
Watford FC should swerve transfer bullet Sunderland dodged last summer
Football League World
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July 3, 2025
Watford are gearing up for their first season under the management of Paulo Pezzolano, and have made a handful of positive signings during his first weeks in charge at Vicarage Road. The Hertfordshire club have already secured the services of...
Liberia: President Boakai Among Five African Leaders Invited to Trump Summit as Liberia Appears on Proposed U.S. Third-Country Deportation List
Front Page Africa
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July 3, 2025
MONROVIA – President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is among five African heads of state invited to a high-level summit with former U.S. President Donald Trump, scheduled to take place in Washington, D.C., from July 9 to 11. The summit, reportedly...
African countries without a functional national airline as of June 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 3, 2025
Emirates instantly brings the UAE to mind, and Qantas proudly flies as 'The Spirit of Australia. These national carriers are symbols of national pride, identity, and ambition. But while many countries have them, some African countries are still...
Cape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence
Deutsche Welle
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"Many say Cape Verde is a beacon for other African countries," says long-serving Cape Verdean politician Gualberto do Rosário. "I don't believe in such comparisons. Undoubtedly, Cape Verde scores better than many other African countries in various...
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...
Top 10 African countries with the lowest IMF debt in June 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 30, 2025
However, amidst this challenging economic landscape, a select group of African countries is beginning to reveal a distinct strategic advantage: those that have meticulously managed to maintain relatively low IMF debt profiles. The primary and most...
Climate crisis and cash crunch: 10 countries at breaking point by 2050
Asianet Newsable
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June 29, 2025
A new index from Columbia Climate School reveals the 10 most climate-vulnerable countries by 2050. Many face rising disaster risks and shrinking access to finance, trapping them in a cycle of crisis and recovery. A new index called the Climate...
MAADA BIO SNUBBED AGAIN : President Trump refuses to invite him to the White House for major summit on Africa
Cocorioko
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July 3, 2025
Screenshot By Kabs Kanu U.S President Donald Trump has cast aspersion and scorn on President Maada Bio as done by his predecessor President Joe Biden. Bio’s chairmanship of ECOWAS had counted for nothing as President Trump has refused to invite...