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Ethiopia: Holiday Experiences, Remembrance of Things Past

For most of us, holidays give us the opportunity for a break from the daily grind and a moment to foster positive attitudes,...

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Nigeria: Ooni of Ife Hosts Books Presentation to Honour Oyeweso’s Scholarly Excellence, Cultural Preservation

The ancient town of Ife, weekend, witnessed a grand convergence of royalty, academia and cultural enthusiasts, as Siyan Oyeweso, a Professor of History,...

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Nigeria: Edo Sports Commission Begins Preparations for National Sports Festival 2025

Benin City -- The management of the Edo State Sports Commission has shelved its plans to organise the 4th Edo Sports Festival following...

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Namibia: NIPDB at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC)

Let's meet at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) | The 7th edition of the NIEC is underway at the Windhoek Country Club, convening...

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Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot accept US recognition of Crimea as Russian

Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine could not accept US recognition of Russia’s annexation of Crimea as he visited South Africa, while both he and Donald Trump...

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How has India reacted to attack in Kashmir and why are tensions in region so high?

Tensions between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan have escalated rapidly after the massacre of 25 Indian tourists and a Nepalese citizen in the disputed Himalayan...

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Netflix chief Ted Sarandos says cinemagoing is ‘outmoded’ and the streamer is ‘saving Hollywood’

Ted Sarandos, the co-CEO of Netflix, has defended his company’s reputation, saying the streamer is “saving Hollywood” by securing an audience for content which would...

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China is helping Pakistan build a Great Firewall-like internet censorship system – here’s what you need to know

China is building in Pakistan an internet censorship system resembling its infamous Great Firewall The two countries have been reportedly working for almost a year on...

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US writers at growing risk of crackdown on free speech, says PEN America

Writers in the US are at growing risk amid a worldwide crackdown on free speech that has begun to spread to countries previously renowned for...

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Trump Urges Boeing to Strong-Arm China on Plane Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called for Boeing to ‘default China’ over the country’s failure to honor its plane purchase commitments, sparking a trade...

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NATO chief urges allies to do more and says their freedom and prosperity depend on it

Country United States of America US Virgin Islands United States Minor Outlying Islands Canada Mexico, United Mexican States Bahamas, Commonwealth of the Cuba, Republic of Dominican...

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Trade war puts the brakes on TFI trucking expansion hopes as cargo volumes sag

MONTREAL — The head of TFI International Inc. says tariff angst has forced the company to back off its acquisition plans as it faces lower...

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How to recycle an old pair of running shoes

Sustainability Week 2025 This article is part of a series of sustainability-themed articles we’re running to observe Earth Day 2025 and promote more sustainable practices....

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Trump’s trade war spreads more gloom for businesses across multiple industries

Open this photo in gallery: Jars of Nescafe Gold Instant coffee, part of food giant Nestle’s portfolio, at the company’s headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland, on...

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US drug firm Merck says existing Trump tariffs will cost it $200m this year

The US pharmaceutical company Merck has said it expects to pay an extra $200m (£150m) in costs this year from tariffs that Donald Trump has...

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India and Pakistan tensions ramp up after Kashmir killings

India and Pakistan have cancelled visas for their citizens to each other’s countries as tensions ramp up between the nuclear-armed neighbours following an attack in...

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Stock market today: Wall Street opens flat as companies express uncertainty about their outlooks

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is more hesitant following a big two-day rally as U.S. companies continue to say uncertainty created by President Donald...

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Deutsche Bank cuts S&P 500 year-end target from Wall Street high

Deutsche Bank, which had held the highest year-end target for the S&P 500 index so far, slashed it by 12%, on mounting economic uncertainties fueled...

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Prime Minister ‘awoken by 2am siren’ during Plymouth HMS Prince of Wales visit

The Prime Minister has revealed he was awoken by a siren at 2am during his overnight stay on the HMS Prince of Wales in Plymouth...

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Rwanda: Producer Kompressor Talks Journey, Career Realities and Aspirations

Inside the creative chambers of 1:55 AM, one of Rwanda's top record labels located in Kanombe, Kicukiro District, one young producer Kompressor is...

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Africa: A Broken Promise – Why Foreign Aid Needs a Democratic Reset

For the past several months, foreign aid has been in freefall. The massive cuts by the U.S., the world's largest donor country, provided a...

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Nigeria: Experts Disagree As IMF Downgrades Nigeria’s 2025 GDP Forecast

Experts have disagreed to the recent downgrade of the Nigeria's Gross Domestic Outlook from 3.2 per cent to 3 per cent in 2025...

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Nigeria: Fed Cup Fever Heats Up As Women’s Round of 16, Men’s Quarter-Finals Set to Thrill

Excitement is building as the 2025 President Federation Cup reaches a pivotal stage with the women's round of 16 and men's quarter-final matches...

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Nigeria: The Steady Shine of Remo Stars in NPFL

Highly favoured to win the 2025 season of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Remo Stars are inarguably the inform club that has...

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Nigeria: Abia Golfers Unveil Ambitious Plan for World-Class Golf Course in Umuahia

Golfers in Abia State have unveiled plans to develop a world-class championship golf course in Umuahia, the state capital, aiming to position Abia...

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South Africa: Government Welcomes Decrease in Consumer Price Inflation

Government has welcomed the decrease in headline consumer price inflation to 2.7% in March from 3.2% in...

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Africa: Finance Minister Bihi Egeh Discusses Africa’s Growth At AfDB Presidential Election Steering Committee During Spring Meetings 2025

The Finance Minister, Bihi Iman Egeh participated in the Steering Committee meeting of the Board of Governors for the African Development Bank (AfDB)...

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Somalia: Somalia and EU Reaffirm Strong Partnership At Mogadishu Meeting

On Wednesday, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chaired the third Somalia-EU Partnership Meeting in Mogadishu, marking another important step in the collaborative journey between...

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South Africa: DA Stops Tax Hike That Would Have Hurt Millions

The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes Treasury's announcement that it intends to withdraw the planned VAT hike. This is a major victory for the DA...

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Zimbabwe: Mthuli Ncube Unveils Industrial Development Facilities

FINANCE Minister, Mthuli Ncube, unveiled a number of facilities available to spur micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) growth to full-scale industrialisation, effectively...

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