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FULL LIST: Ex-Senate President, SGF, gov, others appointed by Tinubu to head federal agencies
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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May 25, 2025
Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement released on Friday, announced the appointment of 21 Nigerians into federal government agencies by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Among these 21 new appointees are a former senate president, Ken...
Colonial-era borders create conflict in Africa’s oceans – how to resolve them
The Conversation
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May 22, 2025
Africa has 38 coastal and island nations. Their maritime industries – including energy, tourism, maritime transport, shipping and fishing – play a crucial role in developing these nations. Key to harnessing these resources are Africa’s maritime...
Today’s CAF World Cup Qualifiers Fixtures & Previews
The Chronicle News Online
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September 4, 2025
Chad welcomes Black Stars in Group I Chad will welcome Ghana to the Stade Olympique Marechal Idriss Deby Itno on Thursday in the seventh round of CAF’s World Cup qualifiers, with the two sides sitting at opposite ends of Group I. The Black Stars...
Gov Radda celebrates four eminent appointees by President Tinubu from Katsina
Premium Times
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May 24, 2025
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has lauded the recent appointment of four distinguished sons of the state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu into key federal positions. The four are Ibrahim Shehu Shema, Kabir Abdullahi Barkiya, Abdullahi...
Liberia Battles Tunisia Today in World Cup Qualifiers
Front Page Africa
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September 4, 2025
Monrovia – The Lone Star of Liberia will be in action this evening as they go head-to-head with the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Hammadi Agrebi Stadium in Rades. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m....
Kenya ranked among top 10 African countries where Citizens were denied a Schenge...
TUKO
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May 23, 2025
Thousands of Kenyans have been seeking to travel to European Union countries in search of jobs and for studies However, according to a new report by the European Union Commission, many Kenyans applying for Schengen visa to travel to Europe have...
Today in the news: Bolt wants to combine taxis with ride-hailing services; Credit card frauds
Portugal Pulse
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May 26, 2025
Good morning! As the new week begins, here are the top headlines from the national newspapers available this Monday, May 26. Starting with Correio da Manhã, the headline reads “TAP spends half a million to prevent dog from flying. Flight cancelled...
12 African countries agree to enhance partnership to tackle disease outbreaks
Xinhua News Agency
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NAIROBI, May 23 (Xinhua) -- Twelve African countries on Friday resolved to intensify cross-border collaborations to respond, prevent, and control disease outbreaks such as mpox and other health emergencies. The Democratic Republic of the Congo...
Namibia vs Malawi Prediction and Betting Tips | 5th September 2025
Sportskeeda
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September 4, 2025
Namibia host Malawi at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in neutral Botswana on Friday for a clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ranked 108th in the world, the Brave Warriors have won and drawn thrice each from six games thus far to accrue...
Portugal Issued Fewer Visas to Applicants From Sao Tome in 2024
Schengen Visa Info
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February 7, 2025
The Portuguese Embassy in Sao Tome has issued fewer national visas, while the number of Schengen visas during this period was on the rise. According to data published by Lusa, the number of national visas granted to this nationality fell from...
Top 10 African countries with the lowest IMF debt in May 2025
Business Insider Africa
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May 22, 2025
In an era when many African countries are saddled by increasing foreign debt, having a low debt to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a notable achievement. It is more than simply fiscal data; it shows sound economic management, more...
Designing the future together: integrated programming comes to life in Central Africa workshop
Global Environment Facility
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It’s not every day you witness a shift, from passive listening to active design thinking, from questions to confidence. That’s exactly what happened during the GEF Expanded Constituency Workshop (ECW) for Central Africa, held in Malabo, Equatorial...
Top 10 African countries with the lowest general government debt (% of GDP)
Business Insider Africa
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May 21, 2025
When a country's government debt is low in comparison to its GDP, it creates opportunities for a variety of economic advantages, ranging from investor confidence to long-term stability. This may seem illogical in Africa, where development finance...
Presidency congratulates Sha- Sha …as he breaks Nomvethe’s record
New Era
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Namibia’s Brave Warriors received a timely psychological boost ahead of their upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers after national captain Peter Shalulile broke the South African Premier League’s all-time scoring record, surpassing the long-standing...
Africa’s debt crisis under-reported: AFRODAD
New Zimbabwe
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March 30, 2025
By Mary Taruvinga in Johannesburg AFRICAN Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) Executive Director Jason Braganza has expressed concern over how challenges arising from debt servicing to international monetary facilities by African...
Sao Tome and Principe graduates from least developed country status
UNCTAD
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December 13, 2024
The milestone is a testament to the African nation’s economic achievements, but its future development is not without challenges. On 13 December, Sao Tome and Principe exits the least developed countries (LDC) category established by the United...
Sérvulo prepares public procurement plan for São Tomé
Iberian Lawyer
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February 3, 2025
Sérvulo‘s public law team has prepared the Strategic and Operational Plan for Public Procurement in São Tomé and Príncipe for the 2025–2030 five-year period. Funded by the World Bank, the plan aims to equip the Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe...
Shalulile targets CAF glory after breaking PSL record
The Citizen (South Africa)
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September 1, 2025
'Scoring all those goals is amazing because I've always seen myself being one of the best strikers even in the world and in Africa,' Shalulile said. Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile has set his sights on more glory after breaking the...
Sao Tome: Bar association ex-head slams rights violations, corruption, impunity
Macau Business
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December 11, 2024
The former head of the Sao Tome and Principe Bar Association, Celiza Deus Lima, has denounced situations of human rights violations associated with “corruption and impunity” in the country, which she said are causing “a marked deterioration in the...
Namibia contributes 0.5% to Africa’s N$34.3t debt
The Namibian
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May 19, 2025
Namibia’s N$164 billion-contribution to Africa’s total debt is a drop in the ocean, standing at 0.478% of the continent’s N$34.3-trillion debt. To address Africa’s debt burden, African leaders and financial experts convened last week for the...