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Eminent persons gather for National Dialogue - Ockham Observer weekly news diary
Politicsweb
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Tuesday, 08 July 2025 08/07/25 iSERVICE Eminent persons gather for National Dialogue - Ockham Observer weekly news diary Ockham Communications | 7 July 2025 | 06 July 2025 President Ramaphosa’s Eminent Persons Group meets to set agenda for...
Behind Boakai’s Trump invitation
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 7, 2025
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is expected to join four leaders from the continent this week in the United States to discuss “commercial opportunities,” thanks to an invitation from US President Donald Trump. Monrovia, July 7, 2025: Per the...
Africa mulls continental trade proposal with Trump
Zawya
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The African Union (AU) says it intends to present a united proposal for trade with the US under President Donald Trump, who prefers to engage bilaterally with countries. And experts have welcomed the move by Africa, seeing it as a first step to an...
Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report
Punch
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July 5, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a new report...
US government explains inclusion of Ghana on 36 country visa ban
Ghana Business News
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June 26, 2025
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister of Foreign Affairs The United States authorities have given in detail reasons for including Ghana on a list of additional 36 countries banned from travelling to the US. A report by the Washington Post citing an...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
A primer for the White House visit by West and Central African countries
Mail & Guardian
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July 4, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa with US President Donald Trump at the White House earlier this year. (X) A few months ago, the chairman of the Africa and Global Health Policy Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Ted Cruz,...
One-Day Prevalence of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) and Carbapenemase-Producing Bacteria in Fecal Samples from Surgical Patients: A Concerning Trend of Antibiotic Resistance
Dove Medical Press
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July 4, 2025
Introduction Antimicrobial resistance has become a global concern, posing significant challenges in the treatment of infectious diseases.1 Beta-lactam antibiotics, including penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, and aztreonam, are commonly...
Russian Warship Spotted Escorting Two Inbound Stateless Tankers
The Maritime Executive
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Two stateless tankers inbound to the Russian oil operations in the Baltic were spotted traveling with a Russian warship. Russia in the past has been seen escorting some of its military cargo ships, and in May appeared to be escorting outbound...
At the Rio Summit, signs of BRICS in retreat – just when we need serious anti-imperial muscle
CADTM
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July 5, 2025
Vladimir Putin had hosted 2024’s summit in Kazan, Russia in late-October. In most other years, the dates have been in the busy September-November period, allowing many pre-meetings to set the stage for a more meaningful heads-of-state meeting....
Fact Check: Did President Donald Trump Really Ban Americans From Leaving the Country?
Green Matters
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June 23, 2025
Amid escalating global tensions, travel may be dangerous. Amid dangerously high tensions in certain parts of the world, many throughout the U.S. have wondered if President Donald Trump has banned Americans from leaving the country until further...
African governments need to consider harmonising tax structures
Times Aerospace
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High taxes, inconsistent policies, and reliance on aviation revenues can stifle the development of a competitive and sustainable aviation sector. To foster greater air connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration, it is critical for...
5 Questions With DJ Narity
The Gleaner
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July 4, 2025
A passionate music lover, DJ Narity began his career during his teens as part of a high school sound system called Toxic. He later joined the popular Bloodline Sound. In 2010, he rose to national prominence after entering the Heineken Green...
To meet growing demand: Afrijet, FlyGabon launch flights to Johannesburg
The Guardian Post
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The dinner was held to celebrate African aviation and foster regional integration through enhanced air connectivity. The ceremony was presided by Country Director of Afrijet, Fadimatou Noutchemo. Key diplomatic figures including High Commissioner...
Nigeria Not Invited as Trump sets to Host Five African Leaders in Washington
The News Chronicle
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July 4, 2025
President Donald Trump is set to host five African heads of state in Washington next week for a summit focused on trade and investment, however, Nigeria is not invited. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, with...
Is Trump planning an ‘Africa visa ban’?
Al Jazeera
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June 20, 2025
United States President Donald Trump could significantly expand his travel ban list in the next few weeks to include 36 more countries, 26 of which are in Africa, US media reports say, citing internal government documents. With 10 countries...
The countries where people are most at risk of rabies and what you need to know
The i paper
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June 19, 2025
A British woman has died from the virus after being scratched by a dog in Morocco. Here are the high-risk countries, how to avoid exposure and what to know about vaccines Travellers may be more concerned about the risk of rabies exposure following...
Trump dey host five African leaders - which kontris dey di list
GhanaWeb
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July 3, 2025
President of di United States Donald Trump go host five leaders from African nations for Washington next week. According to White House official wey tok on Wednesday, e say di discussion wit Trump na to tok 'commercial opportunities'. Dis dey come...
Greece: Political and social timeline from 2015 to 2025 (Part 12)
CADTM
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July 4, 2025
2015: From Hope in Syriza to Surrender • 25 January 2015: Electoral victory of the radical left coalition (Syriza). • 27 January 2015: start of the Syriza-Anel government • 30 January 2015: the press conference given by Yanis Varoufakis (Minister...
Liberia: Government Confirms President Boakai’s Invitation to U.S. Summit by Donald Trump
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Minister Piah confirmed that the invitation to President Boakai came directly from the office of Donald Trump and described it as a significant opportunity for Liberia. Monrovia – The Government of Liberia has confirmed that President Joseph Nyuma...