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'Such good English': Liberian President Joseph Boakai impresses Donald Trump at White House meeting
IOL
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July 10, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has intensely praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, after the latter spoke briefly about his desire to elevate ties with the US. On Wednesday, Trump, flanked by...
Roberto De Zerbi greenlights potential Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang return to Marseille
Get French Football News
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July 10, 2025
4Olympique de Marseille are exploring the possibility of bringing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (36) back to the club this summer – with the approval of head coach Roberto De Zerbi, according to L’Équipe. A year after his departure for Saudi Pro...
Trump presses African leaders to take deported migrants, say sources
Times LIVE
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The Trump administration this week pressed five African presidents to take in migrants from other countries when they are deported by the US, two officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Thursday. The plan was presented to the...
Again, Trump’s way or the highway, By Azu Ishiekwene
Premium Times
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July 10, 2025
Whether he threatens more tariffs for de-dollarisation or uses divide-and-rule to weaken the world, especially developing countries, they must make it clear that, apart from Trump’s way and the highway, there is a third way for those willing and...
Ghana eyes partnership with Portugal for national airline
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 10, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has expressed Ghana’s interest in partnering with the Portuguese government to establish a national airline as part of efforts to boost the country’s aviation and economic sectors. He made the remarks on Thursday,...
Trump’s ‘good English’ praise prompts eye rolls in Liberia, and some cheers
Regional Media News - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
MONROVIA (Reuters) -Liberians reacted with a mix of anger and weary resignation on Thursday after discovering that the leader of their country’s closest bilateral partner does not appear to know what language they speak. At a meeting at the White...
National insurance supervisory authorities in Africa
Atlas Magazine
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Country Insurance supervisory authorities Year of establishment Algeria Ministry of Finance, Insurance Supervisory Commission (CSA) 1995 Angola Agência Angolana de Regulação e Supervisão de Seguros (ARSEG) (Angolan Agency of Regulation and...
Trump praises Liberian President's 'good English,' draws criticism from across Africa
Sacramento Sun - California
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Washington DC [US], July 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump drew criticism after praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, during a White House meeting with five African leaders, CNN reported. The remark,...
Congo Taps Eight Cameroonian Banks to Raise CFA70 Billion on BEAC Market
Business in Cameroon
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July 10, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - The Republic of Congo has launched a CFA70 billion fundraising operation on the public securities market of the Bank of Central African States (BEAC), enlisting the support of eight Cameroonian banks designated as Treasury...
Cameroon Plans CFA250bn Loan from Local Banks with Afreximbank Guarantee
Business in Cameroon
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July 10, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon is preparing a direct loan of CFA250 billion from local banks, backed by a guarantee from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), as part of an upcoming revised finance bill for the 2025 national budget....
Again, Trump’s Way Or The Highway By Azu Ishiekwene
Sahara Reporters
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It’s hard not to love US President Donald Trump. He is the world’s most powerful president and wears his preeminence on his sleeve. Not for him the crooked modesty of the Chinese or the boring self-effacement of the British. Six months after his...
What’s Trump next step after meeting African presidents?
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from five West African nations to the White House on Wednesday, signaling a push to strengthen commercial ties with the resource-rich region as global competition—particularly with...
World News | Trump Praises Liberian President's 'good English,' Draws Criticism from Across Africa
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
Washington DC [US], July 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump drew criticism after praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, during a White House meeting with five African leaders, CNN reported. The remark,...
EPL PIX: Ronaldo nets twice on second United debut
Rediff
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IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday. IMAGE: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates on scoring his first goal against Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Photograph: Phil Noble/Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on second his Manchester...
Trump makes horrifically awkward comment to African president as he praises his English
LAD Bible
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Donald Trump has a frustrating habit of wanting to be the biggest man in the room and that can often lead to some horribly awkward moments. The 79-year-old has hosted leaders from across the world since his return to the White House earlier this...
Trump hosts five African leaders in landmark summit focused ...
Modern Ghana
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US President Donald Trump will host the leaders of five West and Central African countries at the White House on Wednesday at the start of an unprecedented two-day summit. Trade, investment and security are expected to top the agenda as Washington...
Where did you learn to speak English? Trump asks Liberian president
Nigerian Eye
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July 10, 2025
US President Donald Trump had just finished nodding through a flurry of translated praises from African leaders when he turned to Liberian President Joseph Boakai with a question that caught the room off guard. Trump had hosted the presidents of...
Trump praises leader of English-speaking African nation for his ‘good English’
New York Daily News
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July 9, 2025
President Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking English articulately, seemingly unaware of the fact that English is Liberia’s national language. “Such good English, that’s beautiful,” Trump said during a Wednesday meeting at...
5 West African leaders gather at White House
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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July 10, 2025
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday as the region reels from the...
Trump Looks To 'Forge New Economic Opportunities’ With African Nations in White House Meeting
Breitbart
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July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said that his administration is “working tirelessly” to establish new economic opportunities with many African countries during a lunch with African leaders at the White House on Wednesday. Trump, who is...