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Greek lawmakers vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul
The Gazette - Colorado
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ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications of people coming from North Africa, a move rights groups have called illegal. The vote comes amid a...
Lawmakers to vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul
Kathimerini
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July 10, 2025
Newly-arrived migrants are sheltered in a municipal hall, in the town of Agyia, on the island of Crete, Greece, on July 10, 2025. [Nicolas Economou/Reuters] Greek lawmakers were set to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt...
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...
World Reuters Greek lawmakers vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul
Yahoo News
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ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications of people coming from North Africa, a move rights groups have called illegal. The vote comes amid a...
West Africa terror: why attacks on military bases are rising – and four ways to respond
The Conversation
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July 7, 2025
More than 40 Malian soldiers were killed and one of the country’s military bases was taken over in early June 2025 in a major attack by an al-Qaeda linked group, Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM), on the town of Boulikessi. The same...
How a Chinese fintech founder learned to build for Kenya's reality, not its potential
IOL
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July 22, 2025
Andile Masuku|Published 12 hours ago 5min "Three weeks in Beijing and Shanghai," I tell April Long before the mics come on for our podcast chat. "When?" she asks. "2011," I reply. "Oh," she laughs, "different country." No kidding. I wasn't a car...
easyJet’s Big Seat Release has officially landed in Palma for 2026 with boost for Mallorca
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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July 22, 2025
Despite the fact that most families in the UK are still packing for their summer holiday this year, easyJet has launched its Big Seat Release for Summer 2026 with 29.1 million seats available across 161,000 easyJet flights between 15 June 2026 and...
Bob Hope's impact remembered as Battleship Missouri Memorial and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum prepare to celebrate 80th Commemoration of the end of World War II from Aug. 30-Sept. 2;
The Bulletin - Kansas
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July 21, 2025
New colorized photos released of Bob Hope with our troops during WWII PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As we prepare to celebrate the 80th Commemoration of the end of World War II, we honor the sacrifice of the millions of...
Three poachers arrested in Ankasa Conservation area after failed bribery attempt
Joy FM
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July 22, 2025
Three suspected poachers are facing prosecution after being arrested for illegal hunting in the Ankasa Conservation Area, Ghana’s last remaining wet evergreen rainforest. The arrest, made on 9th July 2025, highlights the growing efforts of park...
Human Rights Violations In Dubai, Central African Republic And Syria
Daily Independent
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July 10, 2025
1 Parliament calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Ryan Cornelius, a 71-year-old British citizen detained in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), since 2008. They denounce his inhumane conditions of detention and urge the UAE...
Donald Trump eyes West Africa's mineral wealth during trade talks with 5 leaders, SA annoyed
Briefly
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July 10, 2025
Donald Trump hosted the presidents of five African countries at the White House on Wednesday, 9 July 2025 The President of the United States of America is aiming to strengthen economic ties with the African nations Social media users were not...
Donald Trump eyes West Africa's mineral wealth during trade talks with 5 leaders, SA annoyed
Briefly
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July 10, 2025
Donald Trump hosted the presidents of five African countries at the White House on Wednesday, 9 July 2025 The President of the United States of America is aiming to strengthen economic ties with African nations Social media users were not...
International oil traders frustrating refineries in Africa – Dangote
Premium Times
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July 22, 2025
Aliko Dangote, founder and president/chief executive of the Dangote Group, on Tuesday said international traders are deliberately frustrating the establishment of new refineries and the efficient operation of existing ones in Africa, to protect...
Here’s why VW is recalling 253 Polo sedans – Is yours included?
The Citizen (South Africa)
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July 22, 2025
The cars were made available for sale from 11 August 2022. Volkswagen of South Africa has informed the National Consumer Commission (NCC) of a recall of 253 Polo sedans. This is an addition to the recall of 18 Polo sedans announced last week. NCC...
Standard Bank on the state of East African economies
CNBC Africa
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July 9, 2025
In the face of potential global economic tremors triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, East African economies are demonstrating a commendable level of resilience. President Trump's recent letters, warning of steep tariffs if...
Donald Trump hurries along West African leaders boasting about natural resources
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
Donald Trump was forced to hurry along West African leaders boasting about their natural resources during a White House meeting. In a moment captured on video, Trump appears exasperated as he turns to the side and lets out a breath while...
Trump hosts West African leaders to secure critical minerals, counter China–Russia influence
Firstpost
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July 9, 2025
In what is being called a strategic move by the US, President Donald Trump welcomed five West African leaders to the White House on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen trade ties and gain access to the region’s untapped trove of critical minerals. The...
The Mamdani of Minneapolis? Omar Fateh brings the left’s insurgency to mayor’s race
GMToday - Wisconsin
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Three years ago, Minnesota Sen. Omar Fateh was in the hot seat, sitting through a Senate ethics investigation into an alleged quid pro quo with a Somali news outlet. On Saturday, Fateh was riding high, as Minneapolis Democrats endorsed him to be...
Trump woos five West African leaders in White House meeting
The Citizen (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
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 impact of sweeping US aid cuts. Trump said he sees “great economic potential in Africa” as the...
Kenya and Tanzania launch cross-border fiber link
China Daily Global
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By VICTOR RABALLA in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-07-22 16:06 Kenya and Tanzania have marked a key milestone in East Africa's digital infrastructure with the launch of a cross-border terrestrial fiber link at the border post...