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Trump hosts West African leaders as the region reels from sweeping US aid cuts
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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The White House said “this discussion and lunch dialogue with African heads of state was arranged because President Trump believes that African countries offer incredible commercial opportunities which benefit both the American people and our...
Nigeria snubbed at White House summit, opposition blames Tinubu
Africanews
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July 9, 2025
Nigeria’s opposition alliance blamed President Bola Tinubu for not being invited to the African summit in the White House on Wednesday, according to a statement by the opposition’s Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. The newly formed...
Bahamian athletes compete overseas
The Nassau Guardian
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Bahamian Olympians Charisma Taylor and Anthonique Strachan both earned second-place finishes in overseas competition this week. Taylor continued her European tour, competing at the Meeting International Sotteville 2025, hosted at the Stade Jean...
Somdia opens Republic of Congo’s first ethanol distillery to boost local supply
Food Business Africa Magazine
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July 9, 2025
CONGO – Somdia, the agro-industrial subsidiary of the Castel Group, has inaugurated the Republic of Congo’s first ethanol distillery in the town of Nkayi. The new facility marks a milestone in the country’s industrial development, with a...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in discussions over Marseille return
Get French Football News
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July 9, 2025
2Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (36) is in talks with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah over a contract termination, which has alerted several European clubs to his unexpected availability this summer. Le Parisien journalist Marc Mechenoua reports that...
Marco Rubio imposter: experts say AI deepfakes of voice and writing styles are 'dangerous escalation'
The National News
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Artificial intelligence was used to impersonate the voice of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and place calls to foreign ministers and American officials, the State Department confirmed on Tuesday, raising further concerns over the growing use of...
New releases for your streaming pleasure: July 9-15
Bangkok Post
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July 9, 2025
APPLE TV+ Foundation: Season 3 Premieres on July 11 Based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories, the 10-episode season will have episodes every Friday till Sept 12. Season three continues the epic chronicle of a band of exiles on their...
Mauritania set to resume relations with Israel at Trump White House meeting
Semafor
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The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is set to take a step toward resuming ties with the state of Israel at a White House meeting brokered by US President Donald Trump later Wednesday, according to a person familiar with the plans. Mauritania...
ADC rules out preferential treatment, bars presidential aspirants from public declarations
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
• Tackles Kachikwu over hijack claim, insists due process followed • Alleges legal plot by APC, mobilises 98 lawyers for defence • ADC decries Nigeria’s absence from U.S. trade meeting, cites failed diplomacy • APC blasts ADC as coalition of inept...
ADC: Nigeria Has Become An Afterthought Globally, Under APC’s Administration
Arise News
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July 9, 2025
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Nigeria was not invited to White House trade talks because of President Bola Tinubu’s economic failure, stressing that under the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, the country has gone from...
ADC: Tinubu’s Failure Behind US’ Snub
This Day
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July 9, 2025
APC: ADC is ‘Mortally Wounded’ •Mark declares party has no preferred presidential choice, pledges transparency •Lukman: Coalition won’t handover structures to Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, others, says DumebiKachikwu long expelled •Idris: Coalition backers...
ADC mocks Tinubu over exclusion from US trade talks
The Sun Nigeria
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July 9, 2025
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has alleged that exclusion of Nigeria from a trade talk between the United States and some African countries is because of the alleged failure of President Bola Tinubu’s economic...
Atiku, you are wrong, US cannot snub Nigeria, by Owaikhena Osikhekha
Eagle Online
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July 8, 2025
Recently, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar mocked President Bola Tinubu over what he called the snubbing of Nigeria by the US President Donald Trump who invited five African countries to the White House to discuss “commercial opportunities”....
At 2025 Finance Week: PROMETAL Groupe, PDG win big for excellence in inv...
The Guardian Post
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The annual event organised by the EcoMatin Group, brought together key actors in the financial sectors and some members of government. PROMETAL Groupe PDG, El Jammal, received the two prizes from the hands of the Governor of the Bank of Central...
Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?
Rediff
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IMAGE: Gareth Bale has a contract with Real Madrid until 2022. Photograph: Sergio Perez/Reuters Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Real Madrid to re-sign winger Gareth Bale, his agent said on Tuesday, as the Wales international looks to end his...
ADC Expresses Concern Over Nigeria’s Exclusion From White House Trade Talks
Daily Independent
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July 8, 2025
0 …Blames Tinubu’s Economic Failure Behind Exclusion ABUJA – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed grave concern over the decision of the United States government to exclude Nigeria from high-level commercial talks at the White House...
Aubameyang Set To Leave Al Qadsiah As Contract Termination Looms
The Nigerian Voice
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to become a free agent this summer, as Al Qadsiah prepares to terminate his contract by mutual consent. The Saudi Pro League club is reportedly planning to part ways with the 36-year-old striker as they look to...
WAFCON 2024: Botswana Welcome Key Duo For Super Falcons Clash
Complete Sports
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July 8, 2025
The Mares of Botswana will welcome key duo Lone Gaofetoge, and Nandi Mahlasela for their Group B clash with the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The two players missed Botswana’s opening fixture against Algeria at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
1st Congress of Ambassadors at MSU Held
Business Ghana
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On June 29, 2025, the First Congress of Ambassadors of the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University took place in Moscow. The event was organized by the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University with the support of the...
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang next club? Manchester United, St Etienne & Co. - 5 clubs who could sign him
Transfermarkt - UK
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July 8, 2025
Saudi contract set to be terminated ©IMAGO Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be set for yet another dramatic twist in his career path, with reports emerging that the veteran striker is on the verge of terminating his contract with Saudi Arabian club...