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Gender gaps in crucial sectors are narrowing in more African countries — report
Independent (Uganda)
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June 29, 2025
More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries...
Meet SP Brigite Uwamahoro, Ranked Top Cop by Rwanda’s Elite Police College
KT Press Rwanda
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June 28, 2025
1 As the graduation ceremony reached its climax at the National Police College in Musanze, the air was thick with anticipation. Dozens of senior police officers from across Africa stood tall, awaiting the final announcement. Then came the...
Coral Reef champions inclusive tech education at ALX Ghana event
Joy FM
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June 17, 2025
Coral Reef Innovation Africa Managing Partner, Richard Osei-Anim. ALX Ghana has brought together innovators, educators, and leaders in technology at a high-energy event focused on developing Ghana’s next generation of digital talent. The event,...
How Secure Are Taiwan’s Remaining Diplomatic Partnerships?
The Diplomat
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June 26, 2025
In the intricate landscape of global diplomacy, shaped by the shifts in Donald Trump’s foreign policy and ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, an intense struggle persists over the diplomatic recognition of Taiwan – formally known as...
How the fatal Air India crash was just the latest in a long history of tragic disasters for the unlucky airline
Daily Mail
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June 16, 2025
As aviation investigators try and establish the cause of the Air India crash, which claimed the lives of 270 people on Thursday, the tragedy will go down as the carrier's highest ever death toll from an accident. The Indian national airline has,...
Asantehene bemoans non-completion of 18-year-old stalled KNUST Teaching Hospital
Joy FM
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June 28, 2025
The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has renewed calls for the completion of the KNUST Teaching Hospital, which has stalled for over 18 years. The medical centre, which was expected to be completed within 6 years of its commencement, currently...
30 Unhappiest Countries In The World in 2025
Insider Monkey
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This article looks at the 30 unhappiest countries in the world in 2025. The Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford recently published the World Happiness Report 2025. Finland took the number one spot yet again, marking eight years...
Embrace investment-driven partnerships
Business Ghana
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African leaders have called on Monday for an urgent review of U.S. tariffs on African exports, urging a shift towards transformative partnerships and investment in Africa’s economic potential. Addressing more than 2,000 government and business...
Yesteryear-June 28 and 29
Altoona Mirror - Pennsylvania
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June 28, 1950 A specially made stunt plane, piloted by Dick McPherson, landed at the Duncansville Airport after McPherson had participated in an air show at Rochester, N.Y. It had built-in whistles, horns and bells that he controlled by hand and...
COSATU concerned at Goodyear plant closure
The News Line
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June 13, 2025
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape said on Thursday that is deeply concerned by the impending closure of the Goodyear manufacturing plant in the Nelson Mandela Bay, putting more than 900 jobs at risk, in...
Will work with partner countries to advance regulatory collaboration, says Minister Anupriya Patel
Pharmabiz.com
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India continues to be a leader in drug manufacturing, especially when it comes to the generic medicines, and hope to continue to work together with partner countries to advance the regulatory collaboration and promote the recognition of the...
U.S. aid cuts eliminate the prospect of defeating H.I.V. / AIDS soon
Erasing 76 Crimes
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June 26, 2025
New drug offers 6 months of protection against H.I.V., but few doses will reach African patients A vial of lenacapavir (Photo courtesy of Gilead Sciences) The new drug lenacapavir, which gives almost complete protection against the H.I.V. virus,...
Beetle-inspired tuberculosis testing device offers accurate detection for people with HIV
Medical News
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June 28, 2025
Current tuberculosis infection tests struggle to detect the disease in those with HIV. A common co-infection, HIV can hide TB from traditional tests by eliminating the immune cells relied upon to sound the alarm. While more than 90% of the 2...
There are no Mulligans or free throws in the Law of Nature (and no Santa Claus)
Renew America
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By Curtis Dahlgren July 16, 2011 "The clueless media, in pursuit of the scare du jour, so us a nasty disservice by focusing on the wrong things. Because of the constant parade of frightening stories, huge amounts of money and energy are spent on...
US business leaders need to understand the opportunities in doing business with Africa – Senior State Dept Bureau Official
3News.com
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June 24, 2025
US business leaders need to understand the opportunities in doing business with Africa, Senior State Department Bureau Official, Troy Fitrell, has said. Responding to the call for deeper engagement, U.S. officials acknowledged Africa’s growing...
AU Commission Chair calls for removal of punitive tariffs and visa restrictions on African countries
3News.com
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June 24, 2025
The African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called for the removal of punitive tariffs and visa restrictions on African countries. He noted that Africa’s 1.3 billion people and abundant resources remain among the world’s...
African leaders urge U.S. to embrace investment-driven partnerships and review tariffs
3News.com
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June 24, 2025
African leaders have called on Monday for an urgent review of U.S. tariffs on African exports, urging a shift towards transformative partnerships and investment in Africa’s economic potential. Addressing more than 2,000 government and business...
Handheld Test Improves TB Detection in HIV Patients
Technology Networks
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Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. A portable diagnostic device that uses...
China to remove tariffs on African imports to boost trade
Modern Ghana
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China says it will sign a new economic pact with Africa that will get rid of all tariffs on the 53 African states it has diplomatic ties with – a move that could benefit middle-income nations as they prepare for tariff hikes on products entering...
Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 24, 2025
After years of turmoil typified by inflation, high debt burdens, and currency devaluation, a minor increase in exchange rates might provide these countries with a rare economic respite. While not all African currencies are strengthening, those...