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The light of democracy is quickly dimming across east Africa
Taipei Times
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June 15, 2025
Africa should be celebrating, as Nigeria, the continent’s most populous country with 227 million people, toasted its Democracy Day on Thursday. The day has been recognized since 1999 when, after 39 years of military coups, parliamentary democracy...
Comparative religions and political correctness
Renew America
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By Michael Bresciani March 30, 2011 It is not easy to forget the answer someone gave me years ago when I asked about the fact that some religions predate the Judeo-Christian heritage by many years. The answer I was given was, "that is merely proof...
Aliko Dangote retires from refinery company after 20 years as chairman
TUKO
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June 15, 2025
Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, is retiring as chairman of Dangote Sugar Refinery, effective June 16, 2025, after leading the board for 20 years Arnold Ekpe, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in Africa’s banking and industrial...
Exploring football, culture and the ‘rabbit hole’ when they’re combined
Derry Journal
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June 14, 2025
Pete Martin sits down, his shoes are off because you don’t want tread marks on set, and he’s just finished his latest shoot ahead of the Club World Cup. This time it’s Mamelodi Sundowns, the champions of South Africa and very nearly the champions...
Ibukun Awosika Launches African Marketplace Dubai 2025: A global stage for African and Caribbean excellence
The Cable
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June 15, 2025
The Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy (IALA) is proud to announce the debut edition of African Marketplace Dubai 2025, a platform that aggregates the finest export-ready SMEs, brands, and products from Africa and the Caribbean, spanning fashion,...
Nihilism: the West's evil religion of idolatry, lies, and hate
Renew America
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By Linda Kimball July 22, 2014 "The Christian religion is the religion of our country. From it are derived our prevalent notions of the character of God, the great moral governor of the universe. On its doctrines are founded the peculiarities of...
A selfish society stumped by a selfless servant
Renew America
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By Pete Riehm September 12, 2022 People naturally seek stability where they can confidently make a living and safely raise a family. So, in its absence, the ensuing instability undermines economic prosperity and precipitates insecurity. The funny...
I am not an African American: words have meaning
Renew America
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By Sylvia Thompson March 31, 2014 An "African American" is an African citizen who immigrated to the United States by choice and chose to become an American citizen. I am here as the result of my ancestors being brought here; they did not...
GCAA courts Armwrestling for active and healthy lifestyle amongst staff
Ghana News Agency
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June 15, 2025
By Francis Ofori Accra, June 15, GNA-The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in a strategic engagement with the leadership of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) has expressed strong interest to explore ways in promoting Armwrestling within...
5 indie art spaces in African cities worth knowing more abou...
Modern Ghana
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Independent art spaces are collectives of artists (and others) who club together to set up a communal space – often in former industrial sites and more affordable parts of the city – to further their practice. These spaces are DIY art...
Africa must be respected, says Davido as he pulls out of 50 Cent’s UK show
The Cable
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June 15, 2025
Davido has confirmed he will no longer headline the highly anticipated concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, UK, alongside Mary J. Blige and 50 Cent. The concert is scheduled to hold on July 3. But in a statement shared via Instagram on...
Ethiopia hosts first Pan-African Focolare gathering
Vatican News
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June 15, 2025
Ethiopia was the host of the first Pan-African International Conference of the Focolare Spiritual Movement, held from June 5–11, 2025. The conference took place at the Don Bosco Conference Center in Addis Ababa and brought together African...
Ibukun Awosika Launches African Marketplace Dubai 2025: A global stage for African & Caribbean excellence
Pulse
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June 15, 2025
The Ibukun Awosika Leadership Academy (IALA) is proud to announce the debut edition of African Marketplace Dubai 2025, a platform that aggregates the finest export-ready SMEs, brands, and products from Africa and the Caribbean, spanning fashion,...
China offers Zero-Tariff access to African countries
Switch TV
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June 15, 2025
CHANGSHA, CHINA — China has pledged to eliminate all tariffs on goods from 53 African countries as part of a broader economic agreement aimed at strengthening China-Africa trade. President Xi Jinping made the announcement in a letter to ministers...
Onga Infuses AMVCA Culture Day 2025 with Festival of Flavours, African Heritage and Vibrant Storytelling
Bella Naija
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June 15, 2025
Enioluwa Adeoluwa and Bamike Olawunmi-Adenibuyan (Bambam), host, showing excitement at the Onga Village Onga, Nigeria’s leading seasoning brand, transcended expectations at the 2025 AMVCA Cultural Day, orchestrating a vibrant “Festival of...
Breet picks Lagos trendsetter Rahman Jago to bring crypto closer to the culture
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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June 15, 2025
In a landmark move to fuse tech innovation with cultural relevance, Breet, one the best crypto-to-cash app in Nigeria, has named Rahman Jago, a Lagos-based lifestyle influencer and fashion icon, as its newest brand ambassador. As Africa’s youth...
Homelessness Crisis Deepens: Over 7% of South Africa’s Homeless Are Children
South Africa Today
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June 15, 2025
The number of homeless people in South Africa has risen sharply over the past 26 years, with children under 18 making up a concerning 7% of the homeless population, according to a recent report by Statistics South Africa. The data, covering trends...
From protest to purpose: The ongoing struggle of South African youth
IOL
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To me, Youth Day means more than a celebration or an opportunity to take a day off from fighting our academic battles - it serves as powerful reminder of the boldness and resilience of the young people of 1976. They stood firm in the face of...
Incredible NASA Imaging Shows the Most Traveled “Underwater Highways” on Earth
My Modern Met - California
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June 15, 2025
Photos taken from space help us better understand things that happen on land. They visualize land masses such as mountain ranges, show where different ecosystems meet, and even how the population of cities expand over time. But have you ever...
Vusi Nova releases emotional soul track Phendula as he transforms heartbreak into healing through music across South Africa
TDPel Media
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June 15, 2025
We’ve all had those moments when a song speaks exactly what we’re feeling—especially in heartbreak. And right on cue, Vusi Nova has released a brand-new single that does just that. Titled Phendula, the track dropped on Friday, 13 June, and it’s...