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Men with Criminal Records Sent to Africa from Multiple Nations
Asume Tech
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July 16, 2025
In a startling development, a group of individuals with criminal convictions has been sent to an African nation. These men hail from diverse backgrounds, including Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba, and Yemen, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the...
Ripple and Ctrl Alt partner on Dubai’s real estate tokenisation project
Gulf Business
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July 16, 2025
Image: Supplied Ripple, a global leader in digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Ctrl Alt, a UAE-based tokenisation infrastructure platform. The partnership will see Ctrl Alt adopt...
FCMB Backs Totalenergies Staff Housing With $40m Loan Facility In Eko Atlantic
Leadership
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July 19, 2025
The First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has partnered with TotalEnergies Staff Housing Cooperative Multipurpose Society Ltd (TEHC) with $40 million towards financing Louisville Phase 1, a tower that will comprise 157 residential apartments, including...
Trump Admin Deports Barbaric Criminals to a Tiny African Country You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Red State
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July 16, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security deported several illegal immigrants, including those convicted of serious crimes like murder...
Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation Champions Primary Healthcare at Africa Forum
Kogi Reports
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July 16, 2025
The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation has reiterated its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare systems in Africa by sharing practical lessons and success stories at the Africa Primary Healthcare Forum held in Abuja on July 14 and 15, 2025. The...
Bolt Scales-up Safety in Ride-hailing Industry
This Day
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July 19, 2025
Omolabake Fasogbon Africa’s leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt has stepped up efforts to enhance safety in Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector,leveraging technology innovations and partnership with stakeholders. The organization stated that this move...
Leadership Transition at Microsoft Middle East & Africa
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Pro Global) July 16, 2025; Cairo, Egypt – Microsoft today announced a new leadership appointment in its Middle East and Africa (MEA) operations, with Mirna Arif, General Manager of Microsoft Egypt since 2020, transitioning to a regional...
Klimt Criminal Complaint: African Prince's Escape From Hungary Scandal Escalates
XpatLoop
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The ministry of construction and transport has filed with police a criminal complaint over a painting by Gustav Klimt which is believed to have been taken out of the country illegally, the ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the...
Morocco, first North African country in the Global Citizenship 2025 ranking
Atalayar
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July 16, 2025
According to the results of the Global Citizenship 2025 Report published by CS Global Partners, Morocco ranks 100th out of 165 countries worldwide. With a score of 50.5 out of 100 points, it is the leader in the North African region ahead of...
Initiative for growth
The Fiji Times
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July 18, 2025
FIJI has been selected as the Pacific base for the launch of the Cup Rugby development programme, an ambitious new initiative spearheaded by the French Rugby Federation in partnership with Oceania Rugby and France’s overseas development agency...
Tinubu using Buhari’s death for publicity stunt, says ADC
Punch
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July 18, 2025
The African Democratic Congress has accused President Bola Tinubu of allegedly using the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari for a political publicity stunt. In a statement issued on Friday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary,...
Official Launch Of The African Union Fellowship Programme On Disarmament And Non- Proliferation
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Amb. Bankole Adeoye, on behalf of H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the Commission officially launched the African Union Fellowship Programme on...
‘UK-Africa Creativity Must Thrive’
London Daily Digital
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July 16, 2025
Mayor Sadiq Khan Urges Government to Support International Students and Boost Creative Ties with Africa London Mayor Sadiq Khan has called on the government to reconsider proposals that could deter international students from studying in the UK,...
Feature: Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre
The Chronicle News Online
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July 16, 2025
To dodge Trump’s tariffs and wrath, five African presidents played the role of loyal colonial subject, and left their dignity behind. On July 9, United States President Donald Trump opened a three-day mini summit at the White House with the...
Guinness Joins Big Brother Naija Season 10 As Gold Sponsor
Leadership
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July 19, 2025
Guinness has announced its partnership as a Gold Sponsor for the 10th season of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), Africa’s most-watched reality TV show. This partnership marks a thrilling alignment between two of Nigeria’s most beloved brands, Guinness...
Johnson Electric reports Business and Unaudited Financial Information for the First Quarter of Financial Year 25/26 and Formation of Joint Ventures in the PRC for Humanoid Robotics Business
The Slovenia Times
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July 16, 2025
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 16 July 2025 - This news release is made by Johnson Electric Holdings Limited ("Johnson Electric" or the "Company" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") for the business operations and selected...
Stanbic IBTC Signs CNY800m Loan Partnership With China Development Bank
Leadership
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July 16, 2025
Stanbic IBTC Bank, has signed a three-year, CNY800 million term loan agreement with China Development Bank (CDB). This landmark facility, executed under the strategic collaboration framework between the Standard Bank Group (SBG) and CDB, marks a...
Ghana to host China-West Africa Medical Summit and Expo
Ghana Business News
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July 16, 2025
Ghana will host the 2025 China–West Africa Medical and Health Industry Expo and AI Diagnosis Deployment Summit to advance healthcare reform and digitalisation. Scheduled for August 20–22 at the Accra International Conference Centre, the event will...
Family Ties: Siblings strengthen readiness, relationships during African Lion 2025
US Army
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July 14, 2025
Back to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) DODJI, Senegal — For many service members, participating in an international military exercise can feel like joining a larger, multinational family. For U.S. Army Maj. Carolyn...
Tinubu Exploiting Buhari’s Death To Woo The North – ADC
Information Nigeria
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July 18, 2025
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu of exploiting the recent burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari for political gain, particularly to regain favour in the North. In a strongly worded statement signed by...