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Elders and the burden of wisdom: Reflections from West Africa and The Gambia
The Standard Gambia
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August 1, 2025
- Advertisement - By Abdoulie Mam Njie The scheduled Sahel Governance Forum in Banjul on July 30–31, 2025, brings together a distinguished assembly of former heads of state, diplomats, and thought leaders from across West Africa. As the region...
St. Urban in New York Combines an Extraordinary Wine List With Monthly International Menus
Forbes
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Calmly romantic, Saint Urban is devoted to the marriage of food and wine from different regions of the world. Saint Urban Despite its refined, romantic design, its 3,000 bottle wine cache and a chef with an exceptional career and recognition, the...
North Korea’s Air Travel Relic: Where the 1950s Still Fly
Pravda.ru
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North Korea is a nation like no other—and its civil aviation system is no exception. It remains the only country in the world where aircraft long retired elsewhere still regularly take to the skies. These include relics like the Il-18, a Soviet...
Outrage after German zoo shoots baboons, feeds them to predators during cull
Global News
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July 30, 2025
A German zoo has sparked outrage after it shot 12 healthy Guinea baboons during a cull, intending to feed their remains to other predators in the facility. The cull happened at Tiergarten Nürnberg zoo in Nuremberg on Tuesday, one day after the zoo...
3 Nigerians Chase Glory As Africa’s Best MMA Fighters Battle In J’burg
Leadership
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August 1, 2025
In an exciting development for mixed martial arts fans, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has confirmed its full fight card for the much-anticipated second event of the inaugural PFL Africa season. Following a historic, sold-out debut event...
After stadium delays, CHAN 2024 kicks off this weekend
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 1, 2025
After severe delays in stadium renovations, East Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicking off on Saturday. It is a historic moment for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, whose "Pamoja" -- meaning...
Cardinal Sarah in France: ‘Relentless adoration tears the darkness away’
CatholicVote - Wisconsin
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July 30, 2025
Cardinal Robert Sarah, archbishop emeritus of Conakry, Guinea, gave a stirring homily in France on the 400th anniversary of the apparition of St. Anne in which he urged the 30,000 gathered faithful to reject worldliness and sin and instead worship...
NAF establishes forward operating base in Akwa Ibom
Peoples Gazette
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August 1, 2025
The Nigerian Air Force has established a forward operating base in Akwa Ibom to enhance its operational capabilities in the South-South. The Akwa Ibom government donated a piece of land for the establishment of the FOB. The chief of the air staff,...
Woman in Saguenay, Que., 7 months pregnant, missing for 6 days, police say
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 30, 2025
Montreal Saguenay Police are searching for Mariame Balde who is originally from Guinea and has been missing since July 24. Mariame Balde, 24, has been missing since July 24 CBC News · Posted: Jul 30, 2025 11:42 AM EDT | Last Updated: 13 minutes...
NAF establishes Forward Operational Base in Akwa Ibom
Eagle Online
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August 1, 2025
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has established a Forward Operational Base (FOB) in Akwa Ibom to boost its operational capabilities in the South-South. The Akwa Ibom government donated a piece of land for the establishment of the FOB. The Chief of...
NAF establishes Operational Base in Akwa Ibom
Nigerian Current
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August 1, 2025
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has established a Forward Operational Base (FOB) in Akwa Ibom State to enhance its operational capabilities in the South-South. The Akwa Ibom government donated a piece of land for the establishment of the FOB. The...
Nigerian Air Force Establishes FOB in Akwa Ibom to Bolster South-South Security
Nigerian Eye
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August 1, 2025
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has set up a Forward Operational Base (FOB) in Akwa Ibom to strengthen its operational reach in the South-South region, enhancing national security and maritime protection. The initiative, supported by the Akwa Ibom...
Berlin Art Week 2025: Hotel, Bar & Restaurant Guide
Berlin Art Link
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August 1, 2025
Aug. 1, 2025 Berlin Art Week is coming up September 10th to 14th. Whether you’re on a budget or ready to splurge, we’ve shortlisted some of our top suggestions for beautifully designed places to stay, eat and drink during Berlin’s biggest art week...
Hawkeye Community College trustees, president discuss 4-year degree interim report
Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier - Iowa
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The best movies of 2025 so far The best movies of 2025 so far As is so often the case, the first half of 2025 had some serious highs and lows. There were major box-office hits, like "Sinners," which is poised to be one of the highest-earning...
German zoo faces backlash after euthanising 12 baboons
Cape Town ETC
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July 30, 2025
The Tiergarten Nürnberg Zoo in Germany has ignited a firestorm of controversy after reportedly euthanising 12 healthy Guinea baboons on Tuesday, citing overcrowding and failed relocation efforts, Cape {town} Etc reports. The decision, first...
Liberia Launches First Youth Bank In Africa With $16m AfDB Partnership
Daily Independent
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August 1, 2025
1 Jide Oyekunle Liberia on Tuesday launched Africa’s first Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank, a $16 million initiative backed by the African Development Bank to combat youth unemployment and jumpstart inclusive economic growth. The high-level...
Brazilian Ribeiro wins four awards in South Africa
African Insider
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August 1, 2025
Johannesburg – Brazilian Lucas Ribeiro received four trophies, including player of the season, at the annual South African football awards ceremony in Johannesburg on Tuesday. In other African news, Al Ahly forward Wessam Abou Ali has moved to...
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Zoo Facing Backlash After Killing 12 Baboons Due to Overcrowding Concerns By Kimberlee Speakman
People - New York
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NEED TO KNOW The Tiergarten Nürnberg Zoo in Southern Germany confirmed that it killed 12 healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding issues Zoo officials said that they were unable to secure safe transfers for the baboons to other zoos and were...
W/African youth strategise to reshape regional agriculture, food value systems
The Point
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The two-day sub-regional forum courtesy of Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the Community Action Platform on Environment and Development (CAPED), was held on the theme - "Feeding the Future: Youth-Led Solutions for Resilient...
NPA’s Ambitious Plan to Make Liberia Regional Maritime Hub
Liberian Observer
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— Wants to develop Buchanan into global standard to serve as an alternative route for W/A landlocked countries such as Mali, Burkina-Faso others The Managing Director of the National Port Authority (NPA), Sekou Hussein Dukuly, has reaffirmed...