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Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings, Former National Basketball Association Players Kerry Kittles ...
Business Ghana
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The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) today announced the top 60 high-school-age boys and girls from 21 countries across Africa who will participate in the 21st Basketball...
Goals and Highlights for Angola 0-2 DR Congo in African Nations Championship Match
VAVEL
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August 14, 2025
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this African Cup of Nations match. Stay tuned for the latest on this match and the upcoming matches. Have a good day, and see you next time here at VAVEL! END OF MATCH After a hectic...
WAFU B Women’s Champions League: Bayelsa Queens to face Ghana Police
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 15, 2025
Bayelsa Queens have been drawn in Group B of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League with Ghana’s Police Ladies, Togo’s ASKO, and Sam Nelly of Benin Republic. The organisers conducted the draw for the competition in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday....
Jason Hickel – Why does the US support Israel’s crimes?
Brave New Europe
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August 27, 2025
Israel is not an “ally” of the US in the conventional sense of the term. It is a proxy force — an attack dog Jason Hickel is a Professor at the Institute for Environmental Science and Technology (ICTA-UAB) at the Autonomous University of...
Volta Star Textiles needs at least $25mill to revamp
Modern Ghana
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Jerome Kwaku Dunyo, the Managing Director of Volta Star Textiles LTD, has noted that the company would need at least a total of $25 to $100 million to resume operations. He made the revelation during the launch of the Volta Trade and Investment...
The Digital Shift: Redefining Insurance with Smarter Payments
Banking Dive
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UN warned IS militants exploit instability in Africa and Syria
The New Arab
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August 21, 2025
Islamic State militants are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria and remain a significant threat in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Europe, UN counterterrorism experts said Wednesday. The militant group is now using advanced technologies,...
Tinubu orders temporary ban on export of raw shea nuts immediately
The Sun Nigeria
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August 27, 2025
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Brasilia, Brazil President Bola Tinubu has taken a decisive step to strengthen Nigeria’s agro-industrial sector by imposing an immediate temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts. Announced on August 26, 2025, by...
Brentford agree club-record deal with Bournemouth for forward Dango Ouattara
The New York Times
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August 14, 2025
Brentford have agreed a club-record deal with Bournemouth for forward Dango Ouattara. The deal is worth £37million with a further £5m in add-ons, and Ouattara has been authorised to travel for a medical on Friday. The 23-year-old pushed for the...
MF summit brings together 14 1st ladies
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (http://www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was...
China Uses Think Tank Diplomacy to Shape Africa Policy to Its Advantage
Africa Defense Forum
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August 19, 2025
China has an extensive record of attempting to gain power and influence in Africa. It’s media strategies seek to position it positively in the minds of nations and their people. It trains African military and police forces in the image of its own...
Lamola outlines South Africa’s foreign policy wins ahead of G20 Summit
IOL
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South Africa is cementing its role as a formidable player on the regional and international stage, delivering a string of diplomatic achievements and strategic foreign policy moves designed to strengthen the continent and global partnerships. In a...
Remember Cecil, shot 10 years ago by a trophy hunter? This is what happened next – and it’s good news
Discover Wildlife
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August 26, 2025
Do you remember Cecil the lion, the bold, wild and archetypally handsome big cat at Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park? With a glorious flowing mane and a royal swagger, Cecil was the star attraction at the reserve for more than a decade. He was also...
UN Experts: ISIS Extremists Exploit Instability in Africa and Syria
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 21, 2025
ISIS extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria and remain a significant threat in Afghanistan, Central Asia and Europe, UN counterterrorism experts said Wednesday. The militant group is now using advanced technologies, including...
Sudan FA ‘orders Kwesi Appiah to win 2024 CHAN
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 14, 2025
The Sudanese Football Federation has rewarded head coach Kwesi Appiah with what they describe as a “blank cheque” following the Falcons’ stunning 4–0 victory over Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN)....
WAFU B Champions League qualifiers: Bayelsa Queens learn group stage opponents
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 14, 2025
The West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B has confirmed the group draw for the 2025 Women’s Champions League qualifiers. Reigning Nigeria Women’s Football League champions Bayelsa Queens will compete in Group B alongside Police Ladies of...
Terrorists Killed 150,000 Across Africa in Past Decade, Study Finds
Africa Defense Forum
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August 26, 2025
Terrorists have killed more than 150,000 people across Africa over the past decade, with most of that violence taking place in the Sahel, Somalia, and the Lake Chad basin, according to new research by the Africa Center for Strategic Studies. Since...
Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Wednesday, 27th August, 2025
Naija News
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August 27, 2025
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has ordered a temporary ban on the export of raw shea nuts, with immediate effect. Naija...
Stronger Political Will Needed to Combat Money Laundering in West Africa
Liberian Observer
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The Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has stressed that there is a lack of stronger political will from leaders of member states to effectively fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in...
A vicious cycle: African leaders and other people’s plans for Africa
Observer
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August 27, 2025
African and Japanese presidents at the conferenceWere we are. Again. Another round of African leaders embarrassing us on the world stage as if we don’t have enough struggles on our African plate. African leaders continue to play pretend about...