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[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is aiming to increase its non-traditional export earnings from the current US$3.5 billion annually to at least US$10 billion annually by 2030, President John Dramani Mahama has said.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:[Ghanaian Times] The government has cancelled diplomatic and service passports issued to a total of 701 holders with immediate effect, saying such passports are no longer valid for international travels.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:[Addis Standard] As health professionals across Ethiopia stage pre-strike demonstrations demanding improved salaries, benefits, and working conditions, the Ethiopian Health Professionals Association (EHPA) has urged the government to immediately address their demands, while stressing that the movement should proceed in a manner that "does not harm the country and the community."
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Three suspects linked to the brutal killing of a 17-year-old girl who allegedly refused to marry a 55-year-old man in Wajir have been arraigned at the Garissa High Court.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:[Nyasa Times] In what appears to be a shameless heist of public resources, Gland Palace Hotel stands accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to siphon funds from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC)--money meant to support the smooth running of the 2025 elections.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:The EU Asylum Procedures Regulation, which outlines criteria for βsafe countryβ designations, does not mandate independent, up-to-date assessments of human rights conditions. This opens the door to politicised decisions that fail to safeguard the rights of asylum seekers. The gap between EU labels and refugee realities will only grow, along with the human cost.
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Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:[Liberian Observer] The latest Afrobarometer survey highlights challenges faced by women and girls in Liberia, revealing that significant numbers are subjected to harassment and discrimination in various aspects of daily life.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:The Abu Dhabi park will be Disney's seventh theme park resort and it will be fully developed and built by partner Miral.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has unveiled a new digital compensation model designed to ease the burden of human-wildlife conflict on affected communities by streamlining payments, enhancing transparency, and accelerating claim resolution.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:To continue sales to US buyers and avoid tariffs, Chinese exporters are getting creative as they hunt for new bypasses and workarounds.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... The post Cropped 7 May 2025: Ocean alarm; Tariff deforestation risk; West Africaβs fisheries appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:[Foroyaa] "I thought I'd find a job as soon as I landed, and my life would be perfect, just like the people I saw on Facebook," said Amadou Camara, a young Gambian who recently returned from a failed migration attempt. His story is not unique. For many Gambians, the dream of a better life in Europe has been shaped by social media and the myths that circulate on these platforms. However, the reality of migration is far...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:The surge in research misconduct, ranging from plagiarism to data falsification, is posing a serious challenge to Indiaβs academic credibility.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:The heavily favored opposition candidate will now be able to run in the upcoming snap election, despite a shocking intervention from the Supreme Court.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Both leaders discussed the signing of a new bilateral cooperation treaty that will be in effect for 10 years. In the early hours of Wednesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived in Moscow in response to an invitation from President Vladimir Putin to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Red Armyβs victory over Nazi Germany. RELATED: [β¦]
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:An emerging model known as a perpetual purpose trust is being used to develop community-owned affordable housing, businesses, and commercial property.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Allegations, if true, could lead to expulsion of embassy personnel and legal action under a law targeting subversive acts during peacetime, analysts say.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:China hasannounced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, as the two sides preparefor talkslater this week.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Lawmakers urge government to raise awareness among residents about the changes.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:A little over six months after Hurricane Helene devastated large swathes of western North Carolina, a community-based conference considered how to build for its future.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:A sales increase in March proves short-lived, as April deliveries by the companyβs Shanghai factory plunge nearly 26 per cent.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:India has said it carried out strikes in Pakistan and Pakistani-administered Kashmir. Pakistan has vowed retribution over what it describes as an "act of war."
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:As Pakistan readies to hit back, shelling across the LoC and International Border intensifies.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:[OCP Africa] OCP Africa, a subsidiary of OCP Nutricrops, and the Ministry of Agriculture of Zambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a large scale initiative aimed at accelerating the transformation of the agricultural sector in Zambia. This landmark agreement marks a new phase of cooperation to support farmer empowerment, promote sustainable practices, and drive productivity through...
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Venezuela becomes the first Latin American country to elevate relations with Russia to the highest political and diplomatic level. On Wednesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro conveyed to Russian President Vladimir Putin βthe Venezuelan peopleβs special feelings of admiration for the 80th anniversary of the Red Armyβs victory in the Great Patriotic War.β RELATED: Venezuelaβs President [β¦]
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Pakistan is Chinaβs βiron brother,β but full support is a bridge too far when Beijing would much prefer de-escalation to an expanded conflict.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:From Xi thanking Moscow for support over Taiwan to Beijingβs new measures to guard against US tariffs, hereβs a round-up from todayβs coverage.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:[OCP Africa] OCP Africa, a subsidiary of OCP Nutricrops, and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) of Zambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore new avenues for collaboration in advancing agricultural productivity and sustainability in Zambia and beyond.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Chinese leaderβs Moscow visit adds βsymbolicβ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:The leading Chinese AI start-up has adopted an open-source technical solution from Tencent, leading to a βhuge speed boostβ.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Beijing announces a raft of measures including interest rate cuts as it seeks to begin negotiations in a strong position.
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Climate issues took a back seat during Germany's election campaign. Is that likely to change under the incoming coalition government?
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Vaccine programs almost eradicated measles, but cases are rising again in every part of the world. What's behind the resurgence in outbreaks?
Published on: May 07, 2025 | Source:Vaccine programs almost eradicated measles, but cases are rising again in every part of the world. Health advisors say it's a 'wake-up call' for renewed vaccination efforts.
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