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How African countries ranked on the World Economic Forum's gender gap report
Global Voices
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July 13, 2025
The cover art for the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025. Image from WEF at Wikipedia. License CC BY-SA 3.0 The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its Global Gender Gap Report 2025, and seven African countries are among the...
Real and fake antidotes to Trump's latest tariffs, seen from South Africa
CADTM
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July 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump apparently aims to reassert his power to cause a full-blown economic catastrophe, perhaps reminiscent of 1930s-scale Make America Great Depression Again. The self-harm to his own MAGA lower-middle-class social base –...
Angel Reese records 8th consecutive double-double in Sky's 87-81 win over the Lynx
WDSU 6 - Louisiana
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July 12, 2025
Angel Reese records 8th consecutive double-double in Sky's 87-81 win over the Lynx ALL RIGHT. SO AS OF RIGHT NOW, IT IS AN IMPACT DAY, BUT IT DOES LOOK LIKE THE RAIN IS STARTING TO COME TO AN END. I WANT TO SHOW YOU, RADAR. RIGHT NOW YOU CAN SEE...
Kenya silences Uganda on first day of 2025 Rugby Africa Cup
Observer
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July 10, 2025
Kenya sealed a nerve-wrecking 32-24 win to claim the bragging rights yet again over rivals Uganda as the Simbas booked a semi-final place against Zimbabwe in day one of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup on Tuesday, July 8. Kenya were early off the blocks...
Reduced US tariffs on Sri Lanka’s exports and its implications
Sunday Observer
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July 12, 2025
570 Sri Lanka’s export sector has been jolted by a significant policy shift in Washington D.C. The United States, under President Donald Trump’s recent “reciprocal tariff” framework, has announced a 30 percent levy on all Sri Lankan exports, to...
They've got lots of real estate on their balance sheet but can't turn it into cash
The Advocate - Louisiana
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July 11, 2025
When the Orleans Parish School Board announced in April it would auction off six properties to generate money for the cash-strapped NOLA Public Schools, the plan generated buzz in the real estate community. Among the former schools and vacant lots...
Nigeria Ramps Up AfCFTA Implementation, Eyes Intra-African Trade Growth Ahead Of IATF2025
Daily Independent
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July 11, 2025
1 LAGOS – Nigerian leaders and trade stakeholders have intensified efforts to fast-track the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as part of ongoing plans to unlock economic opportunities for Nigerian businesses...
Forget Europe & Asia - It snows in these 6 African countries
Pulse
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July 8, 2025
There are some parts of Africa where snow blankets the ground during specific seasons, creating scenes that rival European ski towns.Africa is not just sun, harmattan, desert and rain; there are hidden gems like mountain ranges and highlands, but...
Hydrogen corridor momentum: North Africa key to Europe
ESI Africa
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July 11, 2025
A vast hydrogen pipeline stretching from North Africa to central Europe is fast becoming a cornerstone of Europe’s clean energy strategy, with African nations set to play a critical role by setting up a hydrogen production value chain underpinned...
Driving Economic Transformation: The Role of ICT in Empowering Emerging Markets
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- djembe consultants) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is revolutionizing global economic systems, offering innovative solutions that transform business models, improve efficiency, and enhance competitiveness. For countries...
Image Applications Southern Europe’s land and sea sizzles 01/07/2025 101 views 0 likes View
ESA
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A powerful heatwave has been gripping large parts of southern Europe and North Africa, pushing air temperatures beyond seasonal norms and triggering widespread health and wildfire alerts. Among the hardest-hit countries are Spain, France, Italy,...
Why ‘Global’ Conferences Aren’t Global
E-International Relations
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July 1, 2025
The world’s most pressing problems are being solved by the people least affected by them. In conference rooms from Davos to Geneva, decisions about poverty, climate change, and global health are made by those who can afford $400-a-night hotels and...
I've visited every country in the world - here's the tourist hotspot that's SO overrated
Daily Mail
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July 12, 2025
An American-Mexican radio DJ who has visited every country in the world has revealed which he thinks is the most dangerous - and the tourist hotspot that's overrated. Randy Williams, better known as R Dub!, completed his decade-long challenge to...
‘The US has decided to redraw the map of the Middle East’: Tariq Ali in conversation with Jean-Luc Mélenchon
LINKS
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July 11, 2025
First published at NLR Sidecar. Tariq Ali: Let’s start with Gaza. We are in what is hopefully the final stage of this Israeli war. Its toll in casualties is going to be in the hundreds of thousands, perhaps close to half a million. No Western...
Catching the digital train: Why Africa must not miss the crypto renaissance
Graphic
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July 12, 2025
Dr David King Boison and Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey Obu Opinion Jul - 12 - 2025 , 09:57 5 minutes read Cryptocurrency has transformed from a niche market into a $3.32 trillion asset class, driven by retail demand and institutional...
Vietnam makes meaningful contributions to global human rights progress
Vietnam Pictorial
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July 11, 2025
Throughout the 59th session of the UNHRC, Vietnam’s delegation demonstrated a proactive, constructive, and responsible approach—engaging in dialogue, contributing to resolutions, and co-sponsoring major initiatives. Ambassador Mai Phan Dung...
Việt Nam makes meaningful contributions to global human rights progress
Vietnam News Agency
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GENEVA — The 59th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has concluded with the adoption of 26 resolutions and decisions – two of which were co-sponsored and co-drafted by Việt Nam as part of a core group of nations....
BRICS Summit 2025: an interlude in the construction of a multipolar world
Strategic Culture
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July 10, 2025
We expect greater progress in building mechanisms that can facilitate the advent of a new multipolar world order. Join us on Telegram, Twitter, and VK. Contact us: info@strategic-culture.su Since at least the beginning of Russia’s special military...
Top 10 African universities with the most respected certificates
Zambian Observer
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July 11, 2025
A respected university certificate opens doors, to top-tier jobs, competitive postgraduate programmes, and professional accreditation. Across Africa, several universities stand out for their academic excellence, robust research output, global...
Is it safe to travel to Tunisia? Your rights amid ongoing conflict in Middle East
The Independent
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June 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...