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I very much enjoyed our meeting
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 27, 2025
President Donald Trump has sent a National Day Message to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, lauding his recent interaction with the Liberian Leader in Washington, D.C. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia; July 28, 2025 – United States of America...
President calls for respect for the rotation of the CPLP presidency
Ver Angola
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The CPLP "prides itself on respecting the rights and duties of each member state, including the presidency of the Organization, based on the principle of rotation, until all have benefited from this same right," said Lourenço. The statement came...
US Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin under new slavery descendants law
BBC
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US singer Ciara has become one of the first public figures to be granted citizenship of Benin, under a new law offering nationality to the descendants of slaves. In an Instagram post the Grammy award-winner said she was "honoured", adding "thank...
Grammy winner Ciara becomes citizen of Benin
Star
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Ciara received her citizenship with "pride", Benin's government said in a statement US singer Ciara has become one of the first public figures to be granted citizenship of Benin, under a new law offering nationality to the descendants of slaves....
Polisario and the unfortunate tagging of African liberation movements as ‘terrorists’, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf
Premium Times
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July 30, 2025
The truth is that the Polisario is a hugely popular, grass-root, mass-based, representative, democratic, and secular organisation, which, in Zunes’ words, is a “moderately left-leaning liberation movement governing a Sunni Muslim population… Not...
As Drugs Slam Nigeria, Christians Push Back
Christianity Today
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July 28, 2025
Behind a dense bush near Biraidu Community Secondary School in Abocho, Nigeria, students smoked marijuana. One was Samson Ocholi. He was 19. Ocholi grew up in a devout Christian home, learning Bible stories in Sunday school and serving in The...
Is Trump using Africa as a ‘dumping ground’ for criminals?
Al Jazeera
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July 25, 2025
Activists and human rights groups have accused United States President Donald Trump of using African countries as a “dumping ground” for criminals he wants to deport after five men were deported from the US to the tiny kingdom of Eswatini. On July...
OPINION: President Tinubu, 2027 and Buhari’s sad death
The Will
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July 28, 2025
July 28, (THEWILL) — As if blessed with clairvoyance or possibly having a premonition of President Muhammadu Buhari’s imminent death, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, seemed to have stirred up the debate...
Q&A with Laurie Slee, champion of community
Times Online
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July 26, 2025
At one of his favourite places in east Auckland, the Mangemangeroa Reserves. “I pay tribute to the hard work put in by Sally Barclay and her team of weeders and helpers who are out every week keeping weed growth under control.” Times photo PJ...
Liberia — land of freed Americans | Pius Kamau
The Denver Gazette - Colorado
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“Thank you. And such good English,” the White man said to the Black man. “Such beautiful. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully? Where were you educated? Where?” the incredulous American President continued, smiling, looking at the Black...
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | July 20 to July 26, 2025
The Indian Express
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July 26, 2025
UPSC Weekly Quiz is a current affairs-based quiz on relevant topics from the past week, curated for the aspirants of competitive examinations. Attempt the weekly quiz every Saturday and find answers to the MCQs with explanations.🚨 Click Here to...
Sports8 minutes ago Transfer Updates: Calvert-Lewin, Isak, Kolo Muani, Jesus, Mitrovic, Others Former Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin has emerged as a hot transfer target for a couple of top clubs across Europe, days after becoming a free agent....
Naija News
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July 28, 2025
The 28-year-old England international is now on Aston Villa’s transfer radar, with Unai Emery’s side set to rival both AC Milan and Newcastle United for his signature, according to The Sun. Meanwhile, Newcastle could be set for a major shake-up in...
Tinubu, 2027 and Buhari’s sad death
The Sun Nigeria
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July 27, 2025
A Sif blessed with clairvoyance or possibly having a premonition of President Muhammadu Buhari’s imminent death, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, seemed to have stirred up the debate around the former...
TZ weeps as the silent giant Kitine bows out
Daily News Tanzania
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July 27, 2025
TANZANIA: TANZANIA is in mourning following the passing of Dr Hassy Kitine, a distinguished son of the soil whose legacy spans military service, national security, politics and intellectual engagement. He breathed his last on Friday. A man of...
President Tinubu, 2027 and Buhari’s sad death, by Tunde Rahman
Eagle Online
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July 27, 2025
As if blessed with clairvoyance or possibly having a premonition of President Muhammadu Buhari’s imminent death, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, seemed to have stirred up the debate around the former...
Sierra Leone's President Bio Honoured At Liberia Independence Celebrations, As He Delivers Inspiring Keynote On Shared History And Regional Unity
MENAFN
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July 27, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) MONROVIA, Liberia, July 27, 2025/APO Group/ -- His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, has been...
President Mahama attends Liberia’s 178th independence celebr...
Modern Ghana
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President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday joined his Liberian counterpart, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to mark the country’s 178th Independence Day celebration in Monrovia. A statement issued by Ghana’s Presidency said the event, which was held...
President Tinubu, 2027 and Buhari’s sad death
This Day
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July 27, 2025
By Tunde Rahman As if blessed with clairvoyance or possibly having a premonition of President Muhammadu Buhari’s imminent death, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, seemed to have stirred up the debate around...
Continuing the Legacy of the Casablanca Summit
Modern Ghana
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Her Excellency Ambassador Imane Ouaadil, Ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of Morocco, and Dean of African Ambassadors and High Commissioners in Ghana, recently shared with me an iconic photograph from the 1961 Casablanca Summit, capturing a...
Ejime Wins ECOWAS Maiden Journalist Excellence Award
GNN Liberia
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July 27, 2025
By Victoria Frances Banjul, The Gambia – Paul Ejime, an International Media and Communication Specialist and Global Affairs Analyst, has added another feather to his cap – the ECOWAS Maiden Journalist Excellence Award in Print Journalism. The...