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BNA highlights cooperation with central bank of France in strengthening capacities
Ver Angola
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Maria Juliana de Fontes Pereira spoke this Tuesday at the third edition of the Conference on Sustainability in Banking, promoted by the Angolan Banking Association (Abanc), which is being held under the theme "Sustainable Financing and the...
African rail connection: A path to multimodal freight optimisation
Rail Freight
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July 11, 2025
Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing economies globally, and there is an urgent need to expand its infrastructure to ensure this growth aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With rapid urbanisation and population increases...
Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre
Al Jazeera
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July 11, 2025
On July 9, United States President Donald Trump opened a three-day mini summit at the White House with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal – by subjecting his distinguished guests to a carefully staged public...
Angola reaffirms support for DR Congo refugees
Xinhua News Agency
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LUANDA, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The Angolan Migration and Foreigners Service (SME) on Friday pledged to continue supporting refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who are settled in the Lovua refugee camp in the northern province of Lunda...
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
U.S. president Donald Trump with foreign affairs ministers from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the White House after the signing of a US-brokered peace deal on 27 June 2025. US-brokered agreement will prolong the conflict, analysts...
Structure, sustainability drive DR Congo mining toward maturity
African Mining Market
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June 30, 2025
Dominique SambwaDevelopments in the Democratic Republic of Congo show that the country’s mining sector is transitioning from volume-driven extraction to a more structured industry focused on global standards and sustainability. Reflecting on the...
Ahead of São Tomé e Príncipe at 50, Catholic Bishop Recalls Values Personalities Behind Independence Espoused
ACI Africa
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July 10, 2025
“Love, justice, and hope are the values that sustain the heart of a nation,” the 51-year-old Catholic Bishop who started his Episcopal Ministry in March 2024, says. He continues, “Love for one another, for our land, and our culture. Justice that...
Trade minister engages US Trade Representative on tariffs and the future of AGOA
GhanaWeb
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July 1, 2025
The Minister of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, on June 25, 2025, held a bilateral engagement with Constance Hamilton, Assistant US Trade Representative for Africa, during the US-Africa Business Summit hosted by the...
Emerging Hubs for Mineral Processing
Business Ghana
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Mineral-rich African countries are accelerating the rollout of refineries and processing facilities to strengthen local beneficiation, reduce raw material exports and retain more mineral value within national economies. Amid this wave of...
EU: Nigeria Should Lead Africa in Women’s Political Representation, Not Lag Behind
Arise News
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July 11, 2025
The European Union (EU) has said Nigeria is capable of playing leadership role in advancing the cause of women participation in democratic governance, especially in Africa. Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and the ECOWAS,...
Microfinance, the solution to poverty reduction
Ver Angola
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In Angola, approximately 54% of the population lives below the poverty line, and over 75% of the workforce is in the informal sector. This scenario reveals not only the scale of the challenge but also the vast potential for transformation that...
EU: Nigeria Should Lead in Women Representation in Africa
This Day
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July 11, 2025
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The European Union (EU) has said Nigeria is capable of playing leadership role in advancing the cause of women participation in democratic governance, especially in Africa. Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to...
Аrmenia, Аngola explore diamond, mining cooperation
PanARMENIAN.Net
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July 1, 2025 - 12:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his working visit to Spain, Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan met with Angolan President João Lourenço to discuss the expansion of bilateral sectoral ties. The two leaders explored areas of...
Odebrecht Foundation supports sustainable agricultural development in Cabinda
Ver Angola
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According to a press release from Odebrecht, a company operating in Angola for 40 years, the FNO, in partnership with Odebrecht Angola and the Agrarian Development Support Fund (FADA), visited 17 communities surrounding the new Cabinda...
…‘active nonalignment’ is on the march*
South Asia Times
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July 10, 2025
Leaders attend the 17th BRICS Summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro — Photo: Alexandre Brum / BRICS Brasil *Nations are increasingly ‘playing the field’ when it comes to US and China – a new book explains explains why ‘active...
Missi set to debut for Cameroon at AfroBasket
FIBA Basketball
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YAOUNDE (Cameroon) - New Orleans Pelicans rookie Yves Missi announced that he will make his debut with the Cameroonian national team at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket. The 16-nation tournament is scheduled to take place from August 12-24 in the Angolan...
Angola to Host ATIDI’s 25th Annual General Meeting as Africa’s Multilateral Insurer Marks 25 years of Impact
Africa.com
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June 30, 2025
The AGM will be held from 18–21 June 2025 in Luanda, Angola, under the theme “Turning Risk into Opportunity, Securing a Sustainable Future.” The AGM will feature high-level strategic dialogue, presentation of ATIDI’s 2024 results, member updates,...
Mudathir contract talks stall amid Yanga pre-season plans
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Mainland Premier League giants Young Africans (Yanga) are currently facing challenges in securing the contract renewal of their key attacking midfielder, Mudathir Yahya, whose current deal has expired. Despite ongoing negotiations,...
Peru and Angola hold First Political Consultations Meeting to strengthen bilateral ties
Andina
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July 10, 2025
Deputy Minister Denegri emphasized that this inaugural meeting marks a historic milestone in the bilateral relationship. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening political dialogue, developing effective technical cooperation,...
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LiveScience
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July 10, 2025
In the primate world, alpha males rarely dominate females, scientists have discovered — and there are about as many examples of males dominating females as there are of females dominating males. The researchers investigated intersexual dominance...