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Weak policies threatening Nigeria’s N2.5trn blue economy –Experts
The Sun Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
By Steve Agbota Maritime industry experts have cautioned that Nigeria risks squandering its estimated N2.5 trillion blue economy potential if urgent reforms are not implemented. Speaking at a high-level executive media training hosted by the...
CHAN: After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
RTL Today
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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...
Preview: Road to throne at African Nations Championship
Xinhua News Agency
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by sportswriters Wang Qi, Hua Hongli and Li Zhuoqun NAIROBI, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Can African heavyweights like Morocco and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reclaim their dominance, or is it time for a dark horse to emerge as Senegal did...
When Partick Thistle signed Pogba: Unfortunately it wasn't world-beater Paul... but the big brother who ended up in jail for trying to extort money from his famous sibling
Daily Mail
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August 1, 2025
Scottish football has long been in the grip of what we might call Prestwick Airport Syndrome. Elvis Presley touched down there for roughly 90 minutes back in March 1960, but that hasn’t stopped the airport erecting several plaques and dedicating a...
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The Motley Fool UK
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August 1, 2025
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Legality of UK recognition of Palestine
The Times
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Sir, Contrary to the claims of the “top lawyers” in your report there is nothing startling or unlawful about the UK recognising Palestine (“Palestine vow breaks law, claim top lawyers”, Jul 31). In fact the Montevideo Convention provides (Article...
Bloodline of the Badge: Otalis Sie Joins Fassell, Following in His Father’s Historic Footsteps
Front Page Africa
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August 1, 2025
Vitalis Sie Sr. During his playing days with Fassell Monrovia – The next chapter in a proud football legacy is underway at Fassell FC. The reigning Liberian champions have officially signed Otalis Sie, son of club legend Vitalis Sie, in a move...
Outcry in Germany as zoo kills baboons
Deutsche Welle
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July 29, 2025
The Nuremberg Zoo in southern Germany euthanized 12 healthy Guinea baboons on Tuesday, according to an official statement. Officials say they had no other option after they were unable to transfer animals to other zoos and contraception measures...
Gongloe criticizes Boakai’s prayer holiday
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 1, 2025
Former Presidential candidate, Cllr. Taiwan Saye Gongloe says nations are not built by prayer and fasting; rather, it is political will that brings transformational changes. By Lincoln G. Peters Monrovia, Liberia; August 1, 2025 – The political...
Three Nigerians on line up as PFL confirms full card for second event in Africa
The Sun Nigeria
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August 1, 2025
By Emma Jemegah After a groundbreaking debut in Cape Town, South Africa earlier this month, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the full fight card for the second event of the inaugural season of PFL Africa with three Nigerian...
Lindian Resources advances Kangankunde project, secures 100%...
Proactive Australia
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August 1, 2025
Work in progress at the laydown area at Kangankunde. Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) reported accelerated development of its Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Malawi over the quarter ending in June, with construction ahead of schedule...
Maritime security in West Africa: Strategic challenge beyond coastline
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 29, 2025
As piracy resurges in the Red Sea and tensions rise in the South China Sea and the Black Sea, maritime security is once again at the centre of global concern. In West Africa, the Gulf of Guinea remains a zone of fragility, where port...
West African nations demand climate justice to avert food crisis
The Sun Nigeria
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July 29, 2025
From Okwe Obi, Abuja West African nations, led by Nigeria, Ghana and Togo, have amplified calls for climate justice, warning that without urgent global action, the region’s fragile agricultural systems could collapse and trigger a food crisis that...
Russia, US Compete in West Africa: Africa File, July 31, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributors: Miles Charles, Edlawit Tesfaye, and Calvin Hodges Key Takeaways: West Africa. Russia...
Twenty-one years of Okpomo’s farewell
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 1, 2025
It’s been an incredible 21 years since one of Nigeria’s foremost football technocrats, Patrick Okpomo, who was a former Secretary General of Nigeria Football Association (NFA), died in Lagos. ‘Secto’ as yours sincerely fondly called him was a...
Full fight card confirmed for PFL Africa’s Johannesburg showdown
Cape Town ETC
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July 31, 2025
Following its electric, sold-out debut in Cape Town, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) is heading to Johannesburg with another stacked night of action on 9 August. The Big Top Arena at Carnival City will host the second event of PFL Africa’s...
GlobalFest is more than just fireworks. It’s a spotlight on cultural diversity in 2025
LiveWire Calgary
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July 31, 2025
Without a doubt, Calgarians know and love GlobalFest’s annual international fireworks festival that pits nations to put on the most explosive show possible. But for 2025, the real magic of GlobalFest is the efforts being undertaken to celebrate...
Three Nigerians on Lineup for 2nd PFL Africa Event in Cape Town
This Day
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August 1, 2025
After a groundbreaking debut in Cape Town, South Africa earlier last month, the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the full fight card for the second event of the inaugural season of PFL Africa with three Nigerian stars as headline...
After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
Hartsville Vidette - Tennessee
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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...
Handball team gear up for world championship
Gulf Daily News Online
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HANDBALL – Bahrain’s under-19 handball national team have stepped up their preparations for the upcoming 11th IHF Men’s Youth World Championship. The tournament is set to be held from Wednesday next week until August 17 in Egypt. Games are to be...