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Nigeria can't take Venezuelan deportees from US, minister says
BBC
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Yūsuf Akínpẹ̀lú & Natasha BootyBBC News, Lagos & London ShareSave "We already have over 230 million people," says Yusuf Tuggar Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees or third-country prisoners...
Deportations offer risks and diplomatic leverage, says political analyst
The City Review
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July 11, 2025
The academic believes that South Sudan’s acceptance of the deportees, including third-country nationals, could carry diplomatic significance. By Aguok Chok A South Sudanese political analyst said the recent deportation of the criminals to South...
National Assembly of the Republic of Djibouti Approves Digital Code
JD Supra - California
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July 11, 2025
In Short The Situation: The National Assembly of the Republic of Djibouti approved the Digital Code, which will reform the telecommunications and digital sector in Djibouti. The Result: The Digital Code will enable all the provisions applicable to...
Loneliness and isolation: The hidden threat to global health
The Jakarta Post
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round the world, an invisible threat is increasing the risk of disease, shortening lives and fraying the fabric of our communities. Social disconnection, when a person lacks sufficient social contact, feels unsupported in their existing...
Trump Seeks Deal With African Leaders on Deported Migrants
Mint
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July 11, 2025
President Donald Trump’s administration discussed sending deported migrants to Africa with five of the continent’s leaders holding a summit with the US President in Washington. The topic, one of Trump’s top priorities since returning to the White...
Meridian elevates cultural diplomacy; African embassies honor independence
The Washington Diplomat
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July 10, 2025
Meridian’s Culturefix blends creativity and diplomacy Diplomats and the creative industries collided in Washington last month for Meridian International Center’s fifth edition of its signature cultural diplomacy event, Culturefix. Hosted on June 5...
Somali Minister Attends WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting in Geneva
Shabelle Media Network
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July 9, 2025
Mogadishu, July 8, 2025 – Somalia’s Minister of Communications and Technology, MP Mohamed Adan Macalin (Somali), officially participated in the WSIS+20 High-Level Meeting currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland. The global forum, jointly...
National insurance supervisory authorities in Africa
Atlas Magazine
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Country Insurance supervisory authorities Year of establishment Algeria Ministry of Finance, Insurance Supervisory Commission (CSA) 1995 Angola Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros (ARSEG) (Angolan Agency of Regulation and...
Dangote plans $3 billion fertilizer investment in Ethiopia
New Business Ethiopia
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July 10, 2025
Mr. Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, says he is planning to set up fertilizer factory in Eastern part of Ethiopia Somali region by investing $3 billion. In his social media post this week, the Nigerian tycoon said: “I am honored to announce...
Germany accuses China of targeting military aircraft with laser in Red Sea confrontation
Natural News
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September 7, 2025
Germany accuses China of targeting military aircraft with laser in Red Sea confrontation Chinese forces targeted a German reconnaissance aircraft with a laser in the Red Sea, forcing it to abort its EU mission. Germany condemned the act as...
Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus says proposed travel ban will hurt the U.S.
Georgia Public Broadcasting
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On Wednesday in Atlanta, members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus gathered at the state capitol to ask Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reconsider a potential travel ban for some African countries. In June, President Donald Trump’s...
WATCH: Trump Hosts Africa-Israel Working Lunch as Mauritania Moves to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Israel
[your]NEWS
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July 9, 2025
Leaders of five African nations join Netanyahu at White House amid Trump-led push for continental trade and normalization with Israel By yourNEWS Media Newsroom President Donald Trump hosted a multilateral lunch at the White House Wednesday with...
WATCH LIVE: President Trump Hosts Multilateral Meeting with African Leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu – 12 PM ET
The Gateway Pundit
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July 9, 2025
President Trump is scheduled to participate in a lunch with the leaders of five African nations and the Prime Minister of Israel this afternoon. The meeting with the Presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal will focus...
China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser
BBC
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July 9, 2025
China has disputed Germany's claim that it targeted a military plane with a laser fired from a warship, as a diplomatic spat between the two countries deepens. Germany accused China of attempting to disrupt one of its aircraft earlier this month...
Report: Morocco Is One of Africa’s Most Affordable Countries for Airfare Taxes
Morocco World News
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July 9, 2025
A new report by the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) places Morocco among the top ten African countries with the lowest taxes and charges on international and regional flights. According to the AFRAA Taxes and Charges Study Review 2024,...
Moscow enhances transport relations with three African countries
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has reached new agreements with Djibouti, Egypt, and Morocco to enhance bilateral cooperation in the transport sector, the Russian Ministry of Transport announced on Monday. The focus will be on developing regulations and...
What Trump’s Africa Summit Is Trying to Achieve
Foreign Policy
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July 9, 2025
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a surprise African leaders’ summit in Washington, anti-government protests turn deadly in Kenya, and Nigerian ride-hailing start-up Moove eyes...
Ethiopia looks to natural gas to fuel its growth
Zawya
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Ethiopia says it will start exporting natural gas, part of a turnaround plan for an economy weighed down by shortage of foreign currency. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed told parliament on Thursday that his administration would begin its first-ever gas...
International News Briefs for Monday, July 7, 2025
Havana Times
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July 7, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, July 7, 2025. Trump Signs Bill to Cut Taxes on the Rich, Gut Social Programs and Speed Mass Deportations Jul 07, 2025 President Trump signed...
ICE Said They Were Being Flown to Louisiana. Their Flight Landed in Africa.
The Intercept
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July 8, 2025
When eight men in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement boarded a plane in May, officials told them that they were being sent on a short trip from Texas to another ICE facility in Louisiana. Many hours later, the plane landed in...