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Kenyan teams plot to end Uganda's netball dominance at FEASSSA games
Star
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Deborah Akoth of Oyugi Ogango Girls High School goes for the goal during the national final against St Joseph's Girls, Kitale/ANGWENYI GICHANA Kenyan teams have vowed to end Uganda’s dominance in netball when the Federation of East African...
US Launches Visa Bond Pilot for B-1/B-2 Applicants in High-Overstay Countries
WebProNews
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August 5, 2025
The U.S. State Department’s announcement of a visa bond pilot program has sent ripples through global travel and immigration circles, introducing a financial hurdle for certain visitors that could reshape international mobility. Set to launch on...
SA's Cele: 'Surreal' call from Knicks for NBA Summer League
ESPN U.S.
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South African guard and small forward Samkelo Cele will spend the NBA Summer League with the New York Knicks, off the back of his Basketball Africa League (BAL) First Team selection. Cele - who played college basketball at Northeastern Oklahoma...
Comment: The first thing we do is, let’s lay off the diplomats
Herald - Washington State
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July 30, 2025
By Elizabeth Shackelford / Chicago Tribune On July 11, the U.S. State Department imposed sweeping layoffs as part of a large-scale reorganization. Why should this matter to you? Violence is surging across the globe; 2024 saw the highest number of...
Exim Bank rolls out Elite Banking, Mastercard world series
Daily News Tanzania
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August 4, 2025
Dar es Salaam: In a landmark gesture of maintaining its customer-centric drive to elevate premium banking in Tanzania, Exim Bank officially launched its Elite Banking service during an exclusive black-tie event at Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam. The...
Capacity Building in Field Epidemiology in Sub Saharan Africa: Findings from Infectious Disease Field Epidemiology and Biostatistics in Africa (IDEA) Fellowship Program
Dove Medical Press
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July 19, 2025
Background Despite significant advancements in healthcare, diagnostic technologies, and global information systems, the frequency and magnitude of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases (EREIDs) continue to escalate.1,2 Accelerated by...
DR Congo urges world to recognise 'Genocost' tied to decades of resource war
Modern Ghana
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The Democratic Republic of Congo held a national day of remembrance this weekend for what it calls the “Genocost” – a term used to describe mass deaths linked to the exploitation of the country's natural resources. President Félix Tshisekedi used...
August Coffee Recommendations For The Month Of August
Sprudge - Oregon
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August 3, 2025
We get asked by friends and family where to buy coffee a lot. It’s a tough question! It’s easy to lose track of just how many incredible, fresh, vibrant coffees are out there. Every week, we ask our advertising roasting partners for coffee...
Pharaohs deserve a global stage
The National News
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The 2010 African Cup of Nations ought to carry a disclaimer. "Any resemblance between the Angola tournament and the World Cup in June is entirely coincidental," it would read. Certainly, South Africa, watching from a distance, have been anxious to...
Crippling drug cartels: Recent police operations yield R70 million in drug seizures
IOL
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Experts have applauded the police and Hawks, who they say are slowly crippling the international drug cartel network. Large busts have taken place in Cape Town and around the country in recent weeks, totalling more than R70 million at various...
16 local companies cleared to export avocados to China
Daily News Tanzania
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August 3, 2025
DODOMA: The Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) has announced that a total of 16 Tanzanian companies have been cleared to export avocados to China, following official registration by the General Administration of Customs of...
Rwandan genocide suspect from Lake Township denied bond again
The Canton Repository - Ohio
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Eric Nshimiye, of Lake Township, remains in custody 16 months after his arrest. He is accused of killing people during the Rwandan genocide in 1994. Nshimiye was denied bond again. A Lake Township man accused of Rwandan genocide more than 30 years...
Elizabeth Shackelford: Burning down America’s best tool for peace and prosperity
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 25, 2025
On July 11, the U.S. State Department imposed sweeping layoffs as part of a large-scale reorganization. Why should this matter to you? Violence is surging across the globe — 2024 saw the highest number of state-based armed conflicts in over 70...
These are all the countries currently on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel’ list
The Independent
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July 25, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
AU announces election of 2 new commissioners
The Malaysian Star
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July 24, 2025
ADDIS ABABA, July 24 (Xinhua) -- The African Union (AU) has announced the completion of the election of all eight members of the top leadership of its secretariat, the African Union Commission (AUC). In a statement issued on Wednesday, the AU...
As Trump and Elon feud, government demand for Starlink grows
StateScoop
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July 21, 2025
Along Alaska’s rugged coastline — where the distance between ports can span dozens of miles and vast uninhabited wilderness — residents and crew aboard the state’s ferry system can connect quickly to the internet for crucial information via...
Uncovering forest loss in gorilla park six months after M23 offensive in the DRC
Mongabay
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July 31, 2025
Six months since M23 armed rebels took control of provincial capitals in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local activists and satellite imagery collected by Mongabay have identified sites of expanding forest loss in Kahuzi-Biega National...
These Countries Eat the Least Meat, and Here’s What We Can Learn From Them
Sentient Media
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July 31, 2025
As the environmental costs of industrial meat production become increasingly undeniable, reducing global meat consumption has never been more urgent. But although global meat consumption has been on the rise for over half a century, some countries...
Intra-Africa trade surges to record $220bln as top economies recover
Zawya
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Trade among African nations soared to $220.3 billion in 2024, a significant 12.4 percent increase, marking a rebound for the continent. This surge, coming after a 5.9 percent contraction in 2023, signalled a turnaround driven by economic recovery...
FIFA leaves Moroccan referees off U-17 Women’s World Cup list despite host status
Hespress
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August 1, 2025
FIFA announced the official roster of referees for the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, but no Moroccan officials were included, despite the kingdom hosting the tournament for the first time in its history. The list features 54 referees...