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World : Oic, Arab League, African Union Issue Emergency Appeal On Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
Bernama
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July 3, 2025
JEDDAH, July 3 (Bernama-SPA) -- The League of Arab States, the African Union (AU), and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) - the tripartite mechanism to support the Palestinian cause - held a consultative meeting with the United Nations...
Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Secures €250M For Lobito Corridor As Rail Projects Drive African Mining Boom
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo Africa's railway sector is undergoing a renaissance, with strategic transport corridors rapidly expanding to unlock the continent's mineral wealth and strengthen global trade ties. In June, the...
Africa has no business seeking aid or debt relief – John Kwakye
3News.com
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July 3, 2025
Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye, has said that African countries seeking aid, debt relief should be given, given their rich natural resources. He says all that African countries will need to do is to...
Leaders Converge at IATF2025 to Explore Businesses Opportunities
TechEconomy
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July 3, 2025
Advertisements Nigeria is working towards fast-tracking implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to unlock opportunities across the continent for businesses in the country. Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Ministry of...
Leadership tenure in Nigeria: The case for a single six-year term
Tribune Online
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July 3, 2025
AS Nigeria continues to navigate the complex terrain of democratic governance, the clamor for political reforms has grown louder, more insistent, and impossible to ignore. At the heart of these demands is a proposal that there is need to scrap the...
Parliament marks Day of Parliamentarianism
Business Ghana
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The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Monday emphasized the need for greater transparency and accountability in governance, as the institution marked the International Day of Parliamentarianism. The event coincided with the...
The Contemporary African Renaissance: Africa’s Lions Are Building with Their Own Hands, Voices, and Vision
Ammon News
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July 3, 2025
Dr. Mohannad Al Nsour Can we finally agree that the outdated image of Africa as a continent defined by conflict and poverty no longer reflects its reality? It’s time we acknowledge a different story, one of countries quietly rising and ambitiously...
South Africa's political marriage of convenience avoids divorce - just
BBC
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July 3, 2025
Khanyisile NgcoboBBC News, Johannesburg ShareSave It was all smiles between South African President Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen a year ago South Africa's two biggest political parties are in an unhappy marriage, but neither side wants...
Eco labels in South Africa don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices
The Conversation
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July 3, 2025
South Africans want to shop more sustainably, according to research published in the journal Sustainable Development. But most can’t tell which products are environmentally friendly. Some food manufacturers have introduced eco labels – a...
Land reform challenges hindering black farmers from thriving in South Africa
IOL
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Land reform beneficiaries in South Africa are experiencing major challenges in making land productive and benefiting from it, due to the lack of post-settlement support. This is because the country’s land reform focuses solely on redistribution,...
Call to change South Africa’s name heads to Parliament
Cape Town ETC
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July 3, 2025
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) is reigniting national debate by proposing to change South Africa’s name to the Republic of Azania, a move they say would reclaim cultural identity and sever colonial ties. ATM leader Vuyo Zungula...
Applications Open For The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School Of Technology (MEST) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Startup Program - Africa's Launchpad For Artificial Intelligence (AI) Founders
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) ( ), a leader in tech entrepreneurship training and early to growth stage startup support, has officially opened applications for its newly evolved Training...
Specialised Exhibitions appoints Joshua Low as commercial director for Africa
SA Instrumentation & Control
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Specialised Exhibitions appoints Joshua Low as commercial director for Africa July 2025 News Specialised Exhibitions has appointed Joshua Low as commercial director for Africa. This strategic addition to the leadership team comes as Specialised...
Tinubu Urges Unity, Collaboration Among Africans, Black Diaspora for Better Future
Arise News
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July 3, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has called on Africans and people of African descent worldwide to strengthen collaboration and unity toward building a future of “promise, honour and dignity for the black race.” According to a statement by Presidential...
US demands on exemption from South Africa's BEE requirements yet to be addressed with Ramaphosa
IOL
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FF Plus leader Corné Mulder says he has yet to brief President Cyril Ramaphosa on claims that the Trump administration has demanded that US entities be exempted from all Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) requirements as a precondition for...
Trump to Host Five African Presidents in Push for New Trade Deals
Switch TV
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July 3, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald J. Trump is set to welcome five African heads of state to the White House next week for talks focused on business, trade, and what his administration is calling “commercial opportunities.” Leaders from Gabon,...
Digify Africa Hosts Meta Youth Summit Focusing on Digital Entrepreneurship
Media Update
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July 3, 2025
Digify Africa has hosted the Meta Youth Summit at The Empire Venue in Parktown, Johannesburg, on Saturday, 28 June. The event had young digital innovators, technology leaders, content creators and aspiring creatives exploring the future of...
Trump to meet five African leaders for trade talks – Nigeria not invited
Business Day
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July 3, 2025
US President Donald Trump will welcome leaders from five African countries to Washington next week for discussions about business opportunities. However, Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, won’t be at the table. A White House official announced on...
Managing Extremes: How South African Cities Are Tackling Water Crises
World Resources Institute
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With about 464 millimeters of rainfall per year — less than half the global average — South Africa is one of the driest countries in the world. Its semi-arid climate, uneven rainfall distribution and persistent droughts leave the country facing...
Aisha Yesufu urges ADC coalition to prioritise youths, women in leadership
Punch
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July 3, 2025
Socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has raised concerns over the composition of the newly unveiled African Democratic Congress coalition, urging its leaders to ensure meaningful inclusion of youths and women in policymaking roles. Yesufu, a...