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Interview: China's wetland conservation efforts offer valuable reference to Africa, says Wetlands International official
Xinhua News Agency
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VICTORIA FALLS, Zimbabwe, July 26 (Xinhua) -- African countries can benefit from China's experience in wetland conservation and restoration, an official from Wetlands International has said. In an interview with Xinhua on Friday on the sidelines...
France withdraws troops from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa
Euronews
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July 17, 2025
Published on 17/07/2025 - 16:44 GMT+2 •Updated 16:49 The French military completed its withdrawal from Senegal on Thursday, the last West African country with a permanent troop presence, amid Paris' waning regional influence. France has faced...
Project Spark: Powering Southern Africa’s Future Through a Balanced Energy Mix
Capital Finance International
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July 17, 2025
17 Jul, 2025 Namibia’s first gas-to-power plant aims to address the region’s chronic energy shortages through a pragmatic, balanced approach that blends innovation, natural gas, and regional cooperation. Access to reliable electricity is often...
France withdraws from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in West Africa
Associated Press
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July 17, 2025
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The French military completed its withdrawal from Senegal on Thursday, its last West African country with a permanent troop presence, amid waning regional influence in recent years. France has faced opposition from leaders of...
Gen Katumba warns district officials against mismanaging road funds
Independent (Uganda)
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July 26, 2025
Minister Katumba Wamala donating pineapples to Japanese ambassador Takuya Sasayama during his visit to Mechanical Engineering Training and Advisory Centre located in Luwero district. PHOTO URN Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | General Katumba...
French army leaves Senegal, ends military presence in West Africa
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 17, 2025
France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army’s 65 years in Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals...
Global EV sales climb 24% in June: What it means for East Africa’s mobility future
CNBC Africa
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July 17, 2025
In June, global electric vehicle (EV) sales experienced a notable surge of 24%, largely due to strong market momentum in China and Europe. However, as the world shifts rapidly towards cleaner forms of transport, East Africa finds itself on a...
Spain sees surge in online hate speech targeting North Africans
Hespress
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July 17, 2025
Spain witnessed a sharp rise in hate speech across digital platforms in June, with North Africans becoming the primary target, according to the Spanish Observatory Against Racism and Xenophobia. The agency, under the Ministry of Inclusion, Social...
Nigeria win gold in team events at ITTF West Africa Championships
The Cable
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July 17, 2025
Nigeria clinched gold medals in both men’s and women’s events at the 2025 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa West Regional Championships. The men’s team, comprising Matthew Kuti, Taiwo Mati, and Abdulbasit Abdulfatai, defeated...
Improving climate governance in West Africa: Three calls for inclusive climate action in Burkina ...
Business Ghana
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Climate change is a growing threat across Africa, with West Africa feeling its effects especially intensely. According to the ND-GAIN index, Burkina Faso (162nd out of 182), Senegal (144th), and Côte d’Ivoire (134th) rank among the most vulnerable...
Uganda: President Museveni Meets East African Community (EAC) Secretary General
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) KAMPALA, Uganda, July 17, 2025/APO Group/ -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday met and held fruitful discussions with the Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC), H.E. Veronica M. Nduva,...
French army leaves Senegal ending military presence in west Africa
Tracy Press - California
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France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army's 65 years in Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals...
Surge In Al Qaeda Attacks Sparks Fears Of West African Caliphate
StratNews Global
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July 17, 2025
At dawn on June 1, gunfire pierced the calm at Mali’s Boulkessi military base as waves of al-Qaeda-linked jihadists launched a surprise attack, catching newly deployed soldiers off guard. Some troops, unfamiliar with the base, which lies near...
Austria Strengthens Senegal as an Anchor of Stability in West Africa
Vindobona
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The meeting, which was initiated by General Diop and co-financed by Denmark, provided an opportunity for a broader exchange with defense colleagues from various countries on issues of peacekeeping. Senegal has been actively participating in...
Rise in al Qaeda attacks revives spectre of West African caliphate
Bangladesh Post
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Reuters, Dakar: At dawn on June 1, gunfire shattered the stillness of Mali's military base in Boulkessi. Waves of jihadist insurgents from an al-Qaeda-linked group stormed the camp, catching newly deployed soldiers off guard. Some troops,...
Liberia at 178: Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Ghana, Others, Arrive to Celebrate Independence
The News (Nigeria)
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July 26, 2025
Presidents Boakai, secd right, Maada Bio, Damani Mahama and others in Liberia Abubakar Hashim/Monrovia This year’s Liberia’s independence is quite different and remarkable. A large contingent of African leaders has arrived for the 178 independence...
Abandoning permanent camps: French army leaves Senegal ending military presence in west Africa
RTL Today
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July 17, 2025
France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent camps in either west or central Africa. The pull-out, which ends the French army's 65 years in Senegal, mirrors similar withdrawals...
Camin Cargo Announces Strategic Alliance With Stewart Inter Sea, Expanding Its Load And Discharge Crude And Petroleum Inspection Offerings To West Africa
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) PASADENA, Texas, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Camin Cargo Control Holdings, Inc. ("Camin Cargo"), a global provider of independent testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services to the energy industry, today announced...
2024 CHAN Preps: Guinea line-up Burkina Faso, Central African Republic friendlies
TV47
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July 17, 2025
Guinea have lined up two high-profile friendly matches against Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic (CAR) as part of their final preparations for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The Syli Local are scheduled to face...
Kenya Exports 50 Cows to Nigeria
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 26, 2025
In a first-of-its-kind move, Uasin Gishu County has exported 50 in-calf Ayrshire heifers to Nigeria's Ogun State, in an effort to boost the county's livestock industry and economically empower farmers. The cows, which were exported on Friday 25...