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Dikeledi Radebe gears up to climb Kilimanjaro in honour of Mandela's 107th birthday
IOL
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Dikeledi Radebe is part of a group of mountain climbers and hikers planning to summit Africa’s highest mountain to celebrate late former president Nelson Mandela’s 107th birthday and for a good cause later this month. The sister of South African...
Dr Kelej drives change
Business Ghana
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Dr. Rasha Kelej drives an impactful change in public health landscape in Africa and beyond by providing 2282 scholarships to doctors from 52 countries The selection for each scholarship will be based on request by First Lady Office, Ministry of...
European travel delays expected as air traffic controllers strike in France
The National News
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Hundreds of flights were cancelled on Thursday, with more expected to be scrapped on Friday, as French air-traffic controllers go on strike. Air France, easyJet and Ryanair are some of the airlines caught up in the disruption, affecting operations...
Farmers’ Kraal with Erastus Ngaruka – Basic considerations for the dry season
New Era
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Many farming areas in Namibia have received significantly more rain in comparison to the previous season, recording above-average volumes. Moreover, rangeland productivity has improved in some areas, although the quality of the grazing materials...
Letters to the EDITOR: Record Paddy Procurement
The Sentinel - Assam News
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sentinelgroup@gmail.com Record paddy procurement Assam has achieved a historic milestone by procuring a record 6.97 lakh metric tonnes of paddy during the 2024–25 Kharif Marketing Season. This is the highest-ever paddy procurement in the state,...
France brings in new protective measures for outdoor workers...
Modern Ghana
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The heatwave that has hit Europe over the last week has seen temperatures in France top 40°C, and the country is joining Spain and Italy in implementing new measures to protect those working outdoors from the effects of the heat, as deaths are...
"Humbled to be first Indian PM to speak at iconic Red House": PM Modi on addressing Trinidad and Tobago's Parliament
Pennsylvania Sun
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Port of Spain [Trinidad and Tobago], July 4 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Joint Assembly of the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago during his official visit to the Caribbean nation, becoming the first Indian Prime...
Global drought hotspots report catalogs severe suffering, economic damage in 2023-2025
Muser Press
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July 3, 2025
Food, water, energy crises, human tragedies in 2023-2025 detailed in sweeping analysis Fuelled by climate change and relentless pressure on land and water resources, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history have...
PM Modi to embark on longest foreign tour in 10 years: Minerals, energy and BRICS Summit on agenda
The Economic Times
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July 1, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a week-long, five-nation tour on July 2, marking his longest foreign visit in over a decade. The tour will cover Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, with a focus on expanding India’s...
Escaped lion attacks woman, 2 children on busy street in Pakistan
Yahoo News
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An escaped pet lion chased a woman and two children down a busy street in Pakistan's Lahore, police said Friday, with dramatic footage showing the big cat leaping a wall before pouncing on them. CCTV footage released by the police showed the lion...
Africa must help steer the world away from deep-sea mining
Institute for Security Studies
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Africa must help steer the world away from deep-sea mining Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa. Under President Donald Trump, the United States’ (US) rush for critical...
Sheikh Tahnoon and Saudi Crown Prince address regional security in Jeddah talks
The National News
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Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks in Jeddah on Thursday in support of efforts by the two nations to bolster regional security and...
Modi embark on 5-Nation Tour
The Press Maldives
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July 1, 2025
Indian Prime Minister Naredra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a five-nation visit to Africa and South America from July 2 to 9, ahead of the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil. The trip, which includes stops in Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago,...
PM Modi to embark on 5-nation tour from Wednesday
The Statesman (India)
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July 1, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a five-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, starting from Wednesday, which includes participation in the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The 17th BRICS...
Global Drought Hotspots report catalogs severe suffering, economic damage
Smart Water Magazine
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July 4, 2025
Fueled by climate change and relentless pressure on land and water resources, some of the most widespread and damaging drought events in recorded history have taken place since 2023, according to a UN-backed report launched on July 2. Prepared by...
France Loses Niger Uranium Mine As EU, Trump Boost Nuclear for AI
Benzinga
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France lost a strategic uranium mine in Africa after Niger's military junta seized the reserve from Europe’s biggest nuclear producer. The junta described the nationalization of the Somair mine as "healthier and more sustainable management" of...
Climate Change Drives Record-Breaking Droughts, Says UN-Backed Report
Seed World
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July 4, 2025
Driven by climate change and mounting pressure on land and water resources, some of the most extensive and destructive droughts in recorded history have occurred since 2023, according to a new UN-supported report released today. Produced by the...
Jen Bartlett obituary
The Guardian
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July 3, 2025
Jen Bartlett, who has died aged 93, was part of a husband-and-wife team that brought groundbreaking natural history films to television audiences around the world, including to ITV as part of its long-running Survival series. Des Bartlett did most...
Modi’s Africa Tour: Focus On Critical Minerals, Energy, Partnerships
StratNews Global
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July 1, 2025
Marking a strategic diplomatic push to secure critical minerals, bolster energy security and strengthen ties ahead of the upcoming India-Africa Forum Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Ghana (July 2–3) and Namibia (July 9) as...
PM Modi heading to BRICS, declaration on terror to factor in Pahalgam
The Indian Express
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June 30, 2025
At a time when Delhi is reaching out to leaders of the Global South and the BRICS grouping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting five nations in Africa and South America from July 2 to 9.Modi will be visiting Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago,...