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Tinubu deepens Nigeria-OECS ties with scholarships, visa waivers, cultural diplomacy in Saint Lucia
Business Hallmark
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July 1, 2025
President Bola Tinubu’s historic state visit to Saint Lucia has marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s relations with the Caribbean, as both regions rekindle centuries-old ancestral, cultural, and political bonds rooted in shared African...
Africa’s Architectof Leadership
CorD Magazine
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July 1, 2025
In a world where the word “entrepreneur” often evokes images of Silicon Valley start-ups and digital unicorns, Fred Swaniker stands apart—not just for what he builds, but for whom he builds for. Born in Ghana and raised across multiple African...
African Roots of a Caribbean Odyssey of Occultism in the Age of Internet | Part 3
The Voice
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July 2, 2025
Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet It was always just a matter of time before Saint Lucia’s political opposition, ahead of an election it can’t see any way of winning by the ballot, would choose to take advantage of...
Human Rights Internship Program Turns 40
Columbia Law School
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Participants in the 2025 Human Rights Internship Program (pictured) celebrated the program’s 40th anniversary before departing for their summer internships. The Columbia Law School Human Rights Internship Program (HRIP) has an impressive pedigree:...
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...
Stablecoins could be key in PAPSS’ new blockchain platform for cross-border settlements
TechCabal
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July 1, 2025
On June 26, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), the intra-African payment initiative, launched a new product for real-time cross-border settlements across Africa. The product, called the African Currency Marketplace, will enable...
COLUMN: Impact of trying to eliminate a harmful species
The Gazette - Colorado
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In the 1940s and 50s, cowboys carried a stick to treat cattle infested with screwworms. The stick was used to scrape the flesh-eating maggots from infested wounds — eyes, noses, umbilicus — and then used to smear benzol and pine tar oil on the...
Mark Steyn, Cole Porter and Free Speech
Quadrant
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July 1, 2025
I’m cruising down New England country lanes that criss-cross towns that look like Norman Rockwell theme parks—on my way to find Mark Steyn—but I’m not allowed to tell you exactly where I am. My destination is the equivalent of a military bunker—a...
Asif highlights Bangladeshi youths' potential at OIC Youth event, meetings with counterparts
United News of Bangladesh
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Adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, currently in Morocco to attend an OIC Youth Summit, held up the courage, potential, and capabilities of Bangladesh’s young population, as well as key government initiatives...
Interview – Olukayode Bakare
E-International Relations
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June 28, 2025
Dr. Olukayode Bakare is an esteemed scholar specializing in international relations and sub-Saharan African politics. He earned his Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and has held teaching and research positions...
Goldstar Air’s Destinations Entertainment Festivals To Take The World By Surprise
News Ghana
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June 30, 2025
Private international airline Goldstar Air, Ghanaian and United States registered company 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 West...
Goldstar Air Celebrates Ghana’s National Day Of Prayer And Thanksgiving
News Ghana
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July 1, 2025
Ghanaian and United States 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 West...
Regional Maritime University inaugurates 50-bed capacity hostel, video conferencing facilities
Ghana News Agency
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June 30, 2025
By Morkporkpor Anku Accra, June 30, GNA – The Board of Governors of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) has inaugurated a 50-bed capacity hostel and an ultra-modern video conferencing facility for the University. These facilities were sponsored...
Nine Liberians earn degrees from Regional Maritime University
The New Dawn Liberia
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June 30, 2025
Nine Liberian students were conferred degrees at the 19th Congregation of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra, Ghana, during a colorful ceremony held at the university’s parade grounds on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The ceremony, attended...
CRPD engages UTG students on TRRC recommendations, path to justice
The Point
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Established by an Act of the National Assembly in December 2017, the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission is mandated to investigate human rights violations committed between July 1994 and January 2017. The Commission was tasked with...
A reflection on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
The Standard Gambia
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July 1, 2025
- Advertisement - By Ansumana Darboe Article 6 of the Paris Agreement could change everything for communities fighting climate change, if they know how to Use it. Right now, in places where the earth meets the sea, where forests breathe life into...
‘Smellmaxxing’ and ‘frag heads’: how the gen Z perfume boom came up roses for indie brands
The Guardian
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June 30, 2025
“Will the girl who I just met at the perfume store please comment the perfume you recommended,” wrote Chappell Roan on Instagram last month. “You said it smelled like lipstick.” The post went viral and the scent – Girl of the Year by the Los...
Environment Minister Unveils Clean Energy Plan, Ditching Charcoal
Foroyaa Newspaper
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June 26, 2025
By Kebba AF Touray In a renewed effort to protect the country’s depleting forests and mitigate environmental degradation, Environment Minister Rohey John Manjang has outlined the government’s strategy to substitute charcoal burning with cleaner,...
Ghana Re holds four-day training programme on annuities
Business and Financial Times
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June 27, 2025
By Elliot WILLIAMS Ghana Reinsurance Company PLC, the state-owned largest locally owned reinsurance firm operating in the country, has held the 2025 edition of its annual Life Training. The four-day training programme took place at the Volta...
Dr Kelej drives change
Business Ghana
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Dr. Rasha Kelej drives an impactful change in public health landscape in Africa and beyond by providing 2282 scholarships to doctors from 52 countries The selection for each scholarship will be based on request by First Lady Office, Ministry of...