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Africa Scales Up Mineral Mapping To Attract Exploration Investment Ahead Of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo Across Africa, mineral-rich nations are intensifying nationwide geological surveys to gain a deeper understanding of their mineral resources. These initiatives aim to attract new investment in...
Africa’s time is now: Smart farming and trade hold the key
Food For Mzansi
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July 11, 2025
In the midst of geopolitical tensions, Africa has been called to rise and unlock its full potential. That is the key to growth and development, and reduced dependency on other continents, making Africa a better place to live. Speaking at the...
Leading the charge: Dentsu secures elite Google Partner status
The Media Online
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July 14, 2025
[PRESS OFFICE] Dentsu has been officially recognised as a Google Marketing Platform Sales Partner in Africa, an achievement that places the agency in a class of its own across the continent. This strategic partnership grants dentsu exclusive...
Africa Heritage Fund Launches Continental Infrastructure Campaign
News Ghana
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July 11, 2025
Leaders and investors convened in Malabo this weekend to advance the Africa Heritage Fund for Infrastructure (AHFI) and its “Operation One Dollar a Day” initiative. The proposal aims to mobilize 50 million Africans and global supporters to...
SPAK Busts Drugs Trafficking and Money Laundry Criminal Group
Albanian Daily News
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The Special Prosecution against Corruption (SPAK) busted a criminal group involved in a drug trafficking and money laundry through 'Hawala' system. Through an official statement, this prosecution informed that three citizens, E.F., B.F. and P.K....
African Development Bank, & Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Renew Partnership For Africa’s Sustainable Growth
Africa.com
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July 4, 2025
The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed an agreement strengthening their collaboration on sustainable economic development, designed to boost infrastructure development and...
‘Africa’s Moment in Global Fashion’: Queen Ronke Unveils Roadmap to 15th Anniversary of Africa Fashion Week London
Arise News
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July 10, 2025
In the lead-up to the 15th anniversary of Africa Fashion Week London, Founder Queen Ronke Ademiluyi-Ogunwusi has unveiled a cultural and economic vision that ties Africa’s heritage to global fashion. Speaking at the pre-event, themed ‘A Night of...
Hadiza Umar: Strategic Communicator named in GLG Top 50 PR Power List 2025
TechEconomy
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July 20, 2025
Advertisements When Hadiza Umar walks into a room, what follows is not noise or fanfare, but quiet authority, earned respect, and a reputation for clarity in purpose and precision in action. Now recognised among Nigeria’s Top 50 Public Relations...
From deforestation to renewal: Why reforestation isn’t just about trees
Mongabay
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July 20, 2025
Sociologist Thomas Rudel explores the social and political forces behind global reforestation, arguing that forest regrowth is rarely automatic and often depends on human decisions and local conditions. He critiques top-down climate pledges for...
Windhoek eyes 11 new townships by 2027
Windhoek Observer
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Allexer Namundjembo The City of Windhoek plans to establish 11 new townships in the next two years as part of its Vision 2027 under development strategy. As part of the plan, the municipality aims to service 326 erven and construct over 200...
Africans accuse Trump of chasing minerals and mocking their presidents
Modern Ghana
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People across Africa have hit out at this week's high-profile summit between Donald Trump and five African leaders, saying the US president showed little respect during a White House lunch and is only chasing the continent's minerals. Five heads...
Diplomats focus on action to save the planet from climate change, global warming
The Statesman (India)
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July 10, 2025
Ambassadors and diplomats from eight different countries on Thursday expressed concern over the impact of ongoing climate change and global warming in the world while calling for focused action to save the planet. “It is not a distant threat, it...
African CSOs, Japan share people centred aspirations
Botswana Guardian Sun
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July 10, 2025
The African civil society is gearing up to optimise engagement with the Japanese government and private enterprises during the upcoming ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), scheduled for 22 August 2025. In a...
Africa’s Green Economy Summit AGES 2026
Engineering News
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Date: 24 - 27 February 2026 Location: Cape Town Join leaders, investors, innovators, and policymakers at Africa's Green Economy Summit (AGES 2026), Africa’s premier platform for unlocking green finance and accelerating sustainable development...
African mining ministers adopt Pan-African Resources Reporting Code
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining ministers under the auspices of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) have resolved to adopt the new Pan-African Resources Reporting Code (PARC). Their resolution was reached at their sixth inter-ministerial...
Democrats’ Project 2029 Is Doubling Down on Failure
Jacobin
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For anyone hoping Kamala Harris’s disastrous 2024 loss would make the Democratic Party drastically change direction, the bad news can be summed up in two words: Project 2029. The New York Times reported earlier this month that Democrats are...
President El-Sisi Meets United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) Commander
MENAFN
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July 20, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) CAIRO, Egypt, July 20, 2025/APO Group/ -- Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael E. Kurilla, in the presence of...
Musinguzi is the funny architect behind Katoto
Observer
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July 20, 2025
RICHARD MUSINGUZI, 34, is a Ugandan animator, painter and architect who rose to lowkey stardom due to his 2D animation, Katoto, which brought to life the flavour of Kigezi culture. Musinguzi has created other animations, which include Kitami,...
Echoes from Trump’s meeting with African presidents
The News (Nigeria)
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July 13, 2025
Trump meets with African leaders Tunde Asaju I watched with admiration yesterday as videos of selected presidents of some African nations meeting with the first American King, His Highness Donald J Trump emerged. A lot of ungrateful Africans and...
‘At Parcels Mart, we’re not just moving parcels; we’re moving intelligence through infrastructure’
Business Day
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July 20, 2025
Joe Enobong is the CEO and founder of Parcels Mart Solutions Limited, a culmination of over two decades of progressive experience in global logistics and supply chain management. His career includes strategic leadership roles at Samsung, UPS, and...