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From Algorithms to Influence: Navigating the Strategic Layer...
“Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Robotics” — Where Policy Meets Frontier Tech On Jun 12, the ongoing of the Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Robotics training program marked an ambitious 8-week journey into the geopolitical,...
Rodriguez: Significant Progress Made in Fight Against Ebola
WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES 12.02.2014 Courtesy Story With the number of new Ebola cases declining or holding steady in Liberia, the top U.S. military commander for Africa said today that thousands of U.S. troops deployed to West Africa to help stop...
'They are not bad words' - GP who shot to Instagram fame continues fight to 'break stigma' around reproductive health with Birmingham event
The event, organised by Talks with Sesay and Glacie Health, promises interactive challenges that blend physical play with powerful education, from “sprinting through the cervix” to dodging common myths and untangling medical misinformation....

Anti-Corruption Commission Launches Steering Committee to Monitor National Strategy
The Anti-Corruption Commission inaugurated a Steering Committee on June 30, 2025, to oversee the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2024–2028. The ceremony took place in a Conference Room at the Office of the Vice...

Lorenzo Gorvie Memorial Secondary School in Waterloo Receives Educube Hub
Lorenzo Gorvie Memorial Secondary School is now home to a new, state-of-the-art Educube Hub, a dedicated space for innovation and learning. The fully equipped facility was officially handed over to the school by the Ministry of Communication,...

ECOWAS declares war on ‘kush’ as drug crisis grips West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament has formally launched a region-wide campaign to fight the spread of kush, a deadly psychoactive drug that is wreaking havoc across several West African nations. The sensitisation...

GAMBIAN TEAM SET FOR AFRICAN YOUTH PENTATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP
- Advertisement - The Gambian team to the African Modern Youth Pentathlon and Relay World Championship, leaves town tomorrow for Alexandra, Eqypt, the host of the championship. The competitions run from July 5th to the 15th. The Gambian delegation...

Frances Tiafoe backs efforts to expand grassroots tennis in UK
US tennis star Frances Tiafoe believes the game in the UK can set a global example as the sport attempts to break free from its elitist reputation and open up at grassroots level. Lack of access to facilities has typically led to far smaller...

Africa Spain Summit: epicentre of Euro-African political and economic dialogue
Event programme Promoted by the Spanish Government in collaboration with the European Union and organised by One Africa Forums, the Africa Spain Summit will be held in Madrid from 6 to 8 July. This platform for action is in line with Africa's...

Is Trump’s immigration policy quietly killing U.S. tourism?
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I want to show you anything is possible, says Eddie the mayor
Eddie Hanson became the new mayor of Camden in Mayor THE new mayor of Camden has said he wants to inspire people to have belief in themselves to achieve anything after becoming the first person in the role from African descent. Eddie Hanson left...

‘Centre Court? No thanks’ — Norrie wants no fuss after beating 12th seed
There are sporting stages that are supposed to be hallowed ground. Get to play at Wembley, Lord’s or Centre Court and you are part of an indelible timeline. For this same reason the Theatre Royal Drury Lane used to make a killing by selling...

ECOWAS declares “war on kush” as drug crisis worsens across West Africa
The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a regional campaign to combat the escalating abuse of the psychoactive substance known as kush, describing the effort as a formal “war” on the dangerous drug....

Does SADC’s post-conflict reconstruction plan marginalise transitional justice?, By John Ikubaje & Tadesse Metekia
Ultimately, the SADC region needs a transitional justice policy that is not only aligned with AU instruments and informed by regional and international best practices, but also reflects consultations with stakeholders, civil society and...

African Immigrants Feel Targeted by ICE, Despite Following Rules
Get More of the Stories That Matter! Stay informed with the latest in politics, community news, entertainment, and more – delivered straight to your inbox Sign up now! African migrants say they are unfairly being targeted for detention and...

Pre-season: Enyimba, Shooting Stars Ready For Eko Int’l Cup Tourney
Two elite teams in the Nigeria Professional Football League, Enyimba of Aba and Shooting Stars of Ibadan have confirmed their readiness for the forthcoming pre-season football tournament tagged Eko International Cup. A total of eight teams are...

Fancy Colored Diamond Prices Have Skyrocketed 205% Since 2005: Report
While some diamonds whisper elegance, fancy color diamonds shout it—and their growing market value reflects that. Prices for fancy color diamonds have surged 205 percent over the past two decades, driven by extreme scarcity, increasing global...

Nigeria signs manpower agreement with Saint Lucia, deploys nurses to Jamaica
Nigeria and Saint Lucia have signed a Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement to deploy skilled Nigerian professionals to the Caribbean nation. A statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, said the pact aims to deepen...

Natural Diamond Council Releases First Ever Fancy Colour Diamond Report to Celebrate Nature's Rarest and Most Colourful Treasures
From rare purple diamond discoveries to record-breaking sales, Paris Couture Week kicks off with a bang as new first-of-its-kind report presents the world's most coveted and rarest fancy colour diamonds. LONDON, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the...
ASP Daniel Koroma Becomes New Officer Commanding of Yele Police Station
By Alie Sonta Kamara Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Daniel Koroma will on Friday 20th June 2025 assume duty as the new Officer Commanding (O/C) of the Yele Police Station following his remarkable achievements in the Sierra Leone Police...