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Oman Optimist team ready for Africa challenge
Oman Observer
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July 30, 2025
MUSCAT: Five members of Oman’s Optimist Team are currently preparing to travel to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the 2025 Optimist African Championship. Getting underway on August 2, the week-long event will bring together 75 of the best Optimist...
Skin lightening products linked to rising cancer cases among African women
Environmental Health News
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July 30, 2025
Doctors in several African countries are reporting new cancer cases tied to decades of skin-lightening cream use, raising concerns about weak regulation and growing market demand. Kat Lay reports for The Guardian. In short: Hydroquinone-based...
Gowon Urges African Leaders to Prioritise Affordable Housing for Sustainable Development
The Herald
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July 30, 2025
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd), has called on African leaders to prioritise affordable housing as a critical element in the continent’s sustainable development efforts. Speaking through Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, former...
Stranded Nigerian Miners Rescued In Central African Republic, Received At Embassy
Channels TV
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July 30, 2025
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed that a group of stranded Nigerian miners in the Central African Republic (CAR) have safely arrived at the Nigerian Embassy in Bangui, the country’s capital. The miners, who were allegedly...
Former Nigerian Foreign Minister Onyeama meets Gujarat CM, praises diaspora ties, state’s development
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 31, 2025
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], July 31 (ANI): Former Nigerian Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday, lauding the state's development and the significant contributions of the Gujarati diaspora to...
AfDB supports Nigeria’s battery energy storage system development with $1.2m grant
The Cable
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July 30, 2025
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed a $1.2 million grant to support the development of Nigeria’s battery energy storage system (BESS). Abdul Kamra, director-general (DG) of AfDB’s Nigeria country office, spoke at the inaugural...
Uganda hails China for supporting peace, stability in Horn of Africa
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Uganda has commended China for supporting regional efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. John Mulimba, Uganda's minister of State for Foreign Affairs, made the remarks on Tuesday during...
AI Revolution in HR: How Can HR Professionals in AfricaStay Ahead of Artificial Intelligence Curve?
This Day
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July 30, 2025
Dotun Ayeni When a colleague posed his question during my January talk to HR professionals in Lagos, Nigeria,this year, it crystallised a conversation that has only intensified over the past six months: “Howshould we use AI ethically in HR,...
SO TECHAFRICA and Mindhyve.ai™ Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Agentic AI for National Development in Nigeria
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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ABUJA, Nigeria and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a landmark collaboration aimed at accelerating innovation, capacity building, and digital transformation across Nigeria, SO TECHAFRICA LTD and U.S.-based Mindhyve.ai™ have...
Nigerian Cardinal Calls for Youth-Led Peacebuilding as Foundation Marks 15 Years of Promoting Dialogue in Africa
ACI Africa
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July 30, 2025
“They are out there, working in conflict zones, leading interfaith dialogue, implementing grassroots peace projects, and advocating for justice. Their impact is real and measurable,” the Catholic Church leader said. As the newest cohort embarks on...
Breakaway African region courts U.S. with military base, minerals in push for recognition
Business Insider Africa
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July 30, 2025
Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991, is offering the United States a military base near the mouth of the Red Sea and access to critical minerals as part of its bid for international recognition. Although Washington...
Tamarrice Parker To Become Hollywoods First African American Batman
MENAFN
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July 30, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Rising Alabama Talent Tamarrice Parker to become Hollywoods Next Biggest Cultural Redefining Global Superstar since Michael Jackson. It all began during child-hood where a young Tamarrice Parker would dress as The Dark Knight...
Djuric: Visit to Benin additional impetus to Serbian presence in Africa
Tanjug
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July 30, 2025
PORTO-NOVO - Serbian FM Marko Djuric says his visit to Benin is an additional impetus to Serbia's presence in Africa and that strengthening ties with countries such as Benin is important to Belgrade due to the Kosovo-Metohija issue, as well as for...
Reflections on Women’s Day and building an inclusive future
South Africa Today
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July 30, 2025
As Director for PCC Africa at AECOM, I have the privilege of leading our Cost Management business across the region. I work alongside a remarkable team of more than 50 quantity surveyors who are passionate about delivering value-driven,...
Newcastle Falcons Takeover: Latest Developments on Proposed Deal
Ruck
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July 30, 2025
Newcastle Falcons are set to be rebranded as Newcastle Red Bulls under a pending takeover by energy‑drink giant Red Bull, The Times reports today. Join RUCK’s Instagram broadcast channel and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone. The...
Where Potential Takes Centre Stage: Afrika Tikkun’s Talent Day 2025 Inspires and Empowers Youth Under the Theme “Future is Us”
South Africa Today
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July 30, 2025
Johannesburg, South Africa 30 July 2025 – For the young people of Afrika Tikkun, Talent Day is far more than just an event it is a bold declaration that they belong in the spotlight today, not someday. This year’s celebration, held under the...
W’Africa’s first skyscraper, Cocoa House, marks 60 years
Punch
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July 30, 2025
The Executive Director, Business Development of Odua conglomerate, Yemi Ajao, on Wednesday, said the Cocoa House building had undergone a lot of rebranding within 60 years of its existence. He stated this on a sideline interview with journalists...
South Africa Urged to Tackle Human Trafficking as Global Crisis Intensifies
Voice of the Cape
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July 30, 2025
As the world marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on Wednesday (30 July 2025) under the theme “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation,” the Western Cape Department of Social Development has reiterated the urgent need...
ASX Health Quarterly Wrap: Neurizon turns up the dial on ALS drug progress
Stockhead
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July 30, 2025
'This one goes to 11': Neurizon is making great strides with NUZ-001 and aims to dial it up further. Pic via Getty Images The latest quarterly reporting season is underway, with investors tuning in to see how ASX-listed companies performed during...
Morocco at a Crossroads: King Mohammed VI Outlines a New Chapter in National Development
Atalayar
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July 30, 2025
His Throne Day speech offered a clear-eyed appraisal of the country’s progress and a bold call to action—reframing the meaning of development in one of Africa’s most stable and reform-oriented nations. Rather than celebrating past achievements,...