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World News In Brief: Death Toll Rises In Darfur, Cyclone Chido Latest, São Tomé And Príncipe Takes Development Step
Thursday, 26 December 2024, 1:53 pm Press Release: UN News 16 December 2024 According to news reports citing local sources, paramilitaries from the so-called Rapid Support Forces who have been battling the forces of the military Government for 18...

Angolan carrier Taag launches direct Luanda, Nairobi flights
Taag Angola Airlines, the country’s national carrier, on Monday launched direct flights between Luanda and Nairobi, aiming to connect passengers travelling for business or leisure between the two countries. The first flight from Luanda touched...

Who do Africans trust most? Surveys show it’s not the state ...
A recent Afrobarometer study has shown declining trust in public institutions over the past decade among African citizens. Study findings call into question the credibility and legitimacy of state institutions like the presidency, parliament and...

"11 of the World’s 20 Fastest-Growing Economies in 2025 Are in Sub-Saharan Africa" (Amadou Sy, IMF)
(Business in Cameroon) - Despite some positive surprises, Sub-Saharan Africa faces less vigorous growth forecasts, with necessary reforms in a global environment marked by shifting priorities among world leaders: Amadou Nicolas Racine Sy,...

Who do Africans trust most? Surveys show it’s not the state (more likely the army)
A recent Afrobarometer study has shown declining trust in public institutions over the past decade among African citizens. Study findings call into question the credibility and legitimacy of state institutions like the presidency, parliament and...

How to watch NFL 2025: free live streams and TV channels
Watch NFL 2025 live streams as the 32 franchises of the AFC and NFC fight it out for a chance to play in the 60th playing of the Vince Lombardi trophy next February. Below we have all the info on how to watch NFL football from anywhere in the...

Draft Continental Strategy Developed to Fast-track Free Movement across Africa
Addis Ababa, April 28, 2025 (ENA)—The African Union (AU) announced on Sunday, April 27, that it has finalized a draft “strategy” to accelerate the Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, as part of efforts to ease travel, residence, and...

Feature: Chinese medics sowing seeds of solidarity, friendship in Sao Tome and Principe
SAO TOME, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Monazeri Da Costa, an acupuncturist nurse from Sao Tome and Principe, considers the Chinese medical teams among the most important mentors in his professional journey. Through their guidance and support, he has...

Where Indian passport holders can visit with a valid US visa
For many Indians, securing a US visa is a long and stressful process. But once approved, that single document can open travel access to several destinations across the globe. According to a report by Condé Nast Traveller, Indian passport holders...

Spate of robberies in Sao Tome, locals demand increased patrolling
Three cafes, one bar targeted, attempt to break into house Panaji: The Sao Tome area saw a series of robberies in the early hours of Sunday, with an unidentified thief making off with cash and valuables from three cafés and a bar. Locals said that...

World News in Brief: Death toll rises in Darfur, Cyclone Chido latest, São Tomé and Príncipe takes development step
According to news reports citing local sources, paramilitaries from the so-called Rapid Support Forces who have been battling the forces of the military Government for 18 months, launched a missile attack at the weekend which killed more than 30...

Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chairs opening ceremony of 17th Moroccan International Agricultural Show in Meknes
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chaired, on Monday at Mechouar Stinia–Sahrij Souani in Meknes, the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the Moroccan International Agricultural Show (SIAM), held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, from...
iPHEX 2025 Global Regulatory Conclaves to spotlight India’s role in shaping global health
The 11th edition of iPHEX will be held between September 4 to 6, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, reaffirming India’s position as the “Pharmacy of the World.” The iPHEX 2025 Global Regulatory Conclaves is all poised to spotlight India’s role in...

Africa's most overcrowded country - beautiful tropical island loved by tourists
Mauritius is an island country in the Indian Ocean that is roughly 1,100 nautical miles off the southeastern coast of East Africa - east of Madagascar. The tropical paradise nation has the highest population density level in Africa as of 2023....

US Lowers Diplomatic, Development Engagement in Africa
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its diplomatic and development efforts in Africa, leading to increasing worries about the future of the region’s progress in health, education, and economic growth. This reduction in...

U.S. Slashes Development Programs in Africa
(MENAFN) The United States is significantly scaling back its development and diplomatic efforts in Africa, causing growing concerns about the region’s future in areas like health, education, and economic growth. A leaked executive order from the...

NUPRC, Komolafe Nominated for Africa Energy Awards
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been recognised as a leading force in Africa’s energy sector, earning a nomination for the ‘Regulator of the Year Award’ at the upcoming Africa Energies Summit. The summit, now in...

African Leaders, Dignitaries Continue Arriving in Addis Ababa for 38th AU Summit
Addis Ababa, February 15, 2025 (ENA) - African leaders and dignitaries have continued arriving in Addis Ababa for the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), which begins today. Among those...

US tariffs: Ghana to be among least affected Sub-Saharan Africa countries – Fitch Solutions
Ghana will be among the least affected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa by the US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. According to Fitch Solutions, the country will be ranked 42nd in Sub-Saharan Africa. The US imposed a 10% reciprocal...

Nigerian stars pushed to limbo with injuries, inconsistency
Once wearing the green and white shirt of Nigeria with pride, lighting up the World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations. Today, cruel injuries, loss of form and younger competition have pushed them out of the picture. OLAMIDE ABE takes a closer look at...