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‘Secret weapon’ set to be catapulted to front of Royal Family after Harry & Meghan betrayal left firm thread bare
The Sun
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June 25, 2025
SHE has long been thought of as the royals’ secret weapon and being a savvy peacemaker. But now Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh — who was once described by Princess Diana as “Little Miss Goody Two Shoes” — is braced to play an important role in the...
The real story behind what happened to Kingsway Stores in Accra, West Africa's first shopping mall
GhanaWeb
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July 6, 2025
In the history of shopping malls and retail stores in Ghana, one name that can never go unnoticed is Kingsway. Being the first-ever shopping mall to be built in Ghana and West Africa, its history remains nostalgic and a true depiction of Ghana's...
Goldstar Air, the wings of Ghana and Belly of America marks ...
Modern Ghana
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The United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across...
EU Parliament: Benjamin Kalu amplifying Africa’s voice globally
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 25, 2025
The time for rhetoric is over. We need concrete action that reflects a true partnership of equals. Nigeria, and indeed Africa, is ready. We ask the EU to join us in building this shared, prosperous future — Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu From positively...
Star Figures to Lead TOFAC 25
Nigerian Current
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June 25, 2025
By Toyin Falola Three powerful intellectual figures will lead the opening conversations at TOFAC 2025 at Osun State University, from July 1 to 3rd, 2025. Professor Nemata Blyden, Dr. Wale Okediran, and Dr. Lasisi Olagunju, these three preeminent...
The top 10 cheapest currencies in the world in 2025
Forbes India
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While many are familiar with the strongest and most influential world currencies, the least-valued or cheapest ones often remain obscure. The names and issuing countries of these currencies can be elusive knowledge for most of us.Consider renowned...
Pioneer Missionaries: Part 21 – Maulana Hakeem Fazl-ur-Rahman – A pioneer Ahmadi-Muslim missionary in West Africa
Al Hakam
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June 22, 2025
A series looking at pioneer missionaries and devotees of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat who gave precedence to faith over the world. Click here for Part 20 Ghulam Misbah, Jamia Ahmadiyya Canada The Promised Messiahas, in his book The Victory of...
Shreveport mayor to honor Chef Niema with proclamation for culinary excellence
KSLA - Louisiana
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June 25, 2025
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - The City of Shreveport is set to honor Chef Niema DiGrazia with an official proclamation Wednesday afternoon (June 25). Mayor Tom Arceneaux will issue an official mayoral proclamation to the executive chef at Abby Singer’s...
Understanding the first 160 days of Senate Foreign Relations Committee on African affairs and global health policy
Mail & Guardian
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June 23, 2025
Is there partisan agreement on the strategic priorities for African affairs and global health policy among the majority members? A rapid review suggests that there has been a significant shift in the strategic priorities on African affairs and...
EU, UNICEF, ILO Unveil €13 Million EU-Funded SUSI Program in Benue
Point Blank News
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June 25, 2025
109 By Tracy Moses Benue – The European Union (EU), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), on Wednesday officially launched the €13 million EU-funded Supporting...
Africa Spain Summit 2025: a commitment to strategic and human cooperation
Atalayar
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June 25, 2025
From 6 to 8 July, Madrid will be the epicentre of Euro-African political and economic dialogue with the Africa Spain Summit 2025, in the midst of a world marked by uncertainty, migratory flows, geopolitical tensions and climate urgency. The event,...
EU Parliament: Benjamin Kalu Amplifying Africa’s Voice on Global Stage
This Day
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June 25, 2025
By Udora Orizu “The time for rhetoric is over. We need concrete action that reflects a true partnership of equals. Nigeria, and indeed Africa, is ready. We ask the EU to join us in building this shared, prosperous future,” – Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu...
Remembering Kadi Sesay: Academic, democracy advocate, and politician, By Yusuf Bangura
Premium Times
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June 20, 2025
Kadi’s appointment as chairman of the National Commission for Democracy by President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah pushed her into the public domain. She ran the NCD effectively and competently and became a popular public figure, especially with civil...
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Operation Sindoor outreach to UAE and West Africa: A success story
Firstpost
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June 24, 2025
Seven all-party delegations, comprising 57 members, travelled to 33 countries in the context of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April and Operation Sindoor, setting a new milestone in India’s efforts to combat terrorism. That more than a...
Nation and world at a glance
The Vindicator - Ohio
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Oil rises, US stock futures slip as markets react to US strikes NEW YORK — The price of oil rose and U.S. stock futures fell as global markets react to the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran. The price of Brent crude oil, the...
Lawyer Basita Michael Calls for Open Investigation Into Alleged Exploitation of Underage Girls by Lebanese Businessman
Sierraloaded
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June 25, 2025
Ahmad Basha, a 57-year-old Lebanese businessman and CEO of Basha Restaurant, is facing serious accusations of sexually exploiting three underage girls at his Freetown residence. The allegations have prompted a strong call for a rigorous and...
Q House Celebrates Juneteenth Blowout
New Haven Independent - Connecticut
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June 23, 2025
Jisu Sheen photos 2-year-old Skylar preparing for a carnival game. Jisu Sheen The Mighty Marching Blue Machine, a New Haven-based band of kids from ages 13 to 24. Girls basketball in the gym. “It’s been a robust day,” said Kara Wallace at an...
WHO: Tobacco kills 1.3m non-smokers annually
Prompt News Online
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June 25, 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that approximately 1.3 million people die each year from exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke, stressing the urgent need for stronger global tobacco control measures. This warning was included in...
APC Flagbearer Aspirant JFK Criticizes Bio’s Government Over Freedom of Expression
Sierraloaded
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June 23, 2025
Joseph Fitzgerald Kamara (JFK), a flagbearer aspirant of the All People’s Congress (APC), has raised concerns about laws he believes are limiting free speech and civic space under the current government. Speaking in a recent interview on an online...
Tobacco kills over seven million people annually – WHO
Premium Times
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June 24, 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over the global death toll linked to tobacco use, warning that more than seven million people die each year from tobacco-related causes. This was disclosed in its newly released Global Tobacco...