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Gender-Discriminatory Nationality Laws are Fueling Poverty & Violence Against Women
Inter Press Service
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July 16, 2025
Democracy, Featured, Gender, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Maithreyi Kamalanathan is Global Media Coordinator, Equality Now NEW YORK, Jul 16 2025 (IPS) - Around a quarter of...
Mike Johnson calls for Epstein files and ICE memo gives deportation guidance: Morning Rundown
NBC News
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July 16, 2025
Donald Trump brushes off his supporters’ interest in the Jeffrey Epstein case, and House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks out. An ICE memo details how officials can deport immigrants to third countries. And Grok, the Elon Musk-owned AI chatbot, debuts...
Trump’s disrespect for African states persists
Sabah
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July 15, 2025
Forging a diplomatic endeavour among many states aims to achieve a quid pro quo status in international relations. While these relations strive to be on equal footing, mutual respect is highly encouraged among leaders, especially in their...
Sulzer and Avalon Energy Group form strategic alliance to advance global production of SAF
Decarbonisation Technology
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July 10, 2025
10-07-2025 Avalon Energy Group LLC (“Avalon”), a U.S.-based developer of integrated sustainable energy projects, and Sulzer Chemtech (“Sulzer”), a global leader in separation and mixing technology, today announced the signing of a Strategic...
What is the state of inequality in India?
The Hindu
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July 12, 2025
The story so far: A recent report by the World Bank has generated significant debate with regard to the true picture of inequality in the Indian economy. The report outlined a number of salutary outcomes; not only had extreme poverty reduced...
Building knowledge for a sustainable future: UMP’s vision in action
African Insider
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July 9, 2025
The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University which offers variety of undergraduate and postgraduate studies. At present the University has three Faculties being the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences, the Faculty of...
Trump wants to talk business with Africa in hopes of countering China. But a US summit excludes Africa’s big players
KTVZ - Oregon
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July 9, 2025
(CNN) — The White House is hosting an “African leaders” summit of sorts this week. But only five countries from the continent of 55 nations are welcome to join. Liberia said its president was one of five African heads of state invited by US...
Pinewood to acquire southern Africa business from Motify Group for £2.5m
Yahoo Finance
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Pinewood Technologies Group PLC has announced a move to strengthen its footprint in Southern Africa, revealing plans to acquire key assets of the Pinewood Dealer Management System business from entities within the Motify Group (referred to...
Most well-off East Africans revealed
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
So why are Ugandans the most angry? COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | When Ugandans are asked to evaluate their life based on quality of life, happiness, and fulfillment on a ladder with steps numbered from 0 (the worst possible life) to 10 (the...
Professor Agyemang Calls for Balanced Integration of Non-Jou...
Modern Ghana
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Professor Joseph Kwasi Agyemang, Professor of Accounting Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the University of Eswatini, has stated that the inclusion of non-journalism professionals in journalism faculties can have both...
Zutari appoints new CEO for Africa
African Insider
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July 8, 2025
Cape Town – Leading engineering consultancy Zutari has appointed Tlhabeli Christopher (TC) Ralebitso as Chief Executive Officer: Africa, effective 1 July 2025. This appointment marks a further significant step forward in Zutari’s journey to...
Stone Age People Traveled Miles To Source Stunning Raw Materials, Like Red Jasper, for Tools
Discover Magazine
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Imagine a tool from the Stone Age. You’re probably thinking of something in the shape of a leaf, with at least one of its sides fashioned into a point. But whether that point is sharp or blunt, smooth or jagged, you’re almost certainly picturing...
More than 120 spring graduates receive Latin honors
Luther College - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
Luther College announced that 268 students graduated in the spring of 2025. They were honored at the 2025 Commencement ceremony on May 25. Of the graduating class, 124 received Latin honors across a variety of majors and 18% were first-generation...
Netafim celebrates 60 years of driving precision irrigation
Food For Mzansi
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July 7, 2025
Netafim, the global pioneer of drip irrigation technology, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Since its founding in 1965 on a kibbutz in Israel’s Negev desert, the company has introduced innovations that have transformed farming practices...
Nanozyme-Powered TB Test Enhances Detection for HIV Co-Infection
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News -New York
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June 27, 2025
Macro shot of a bombardier beetle on leaf. [seanjoh/ iStock / Getty Images Plus] When threatened, the bombardier beetle launches a noxious chemical spray by combining two compounds in its abdomen—a natural defense mechanism that doesn’t require...
Rwanda Meets All Global Targets for HIV Control – UNAIDS
KT Press Rwanda
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July 10, 2025
6 UNAIDS chief Winnie Byanyima speaking at the Update launch in South Africa Rwanda has been praised by the United Nations for reaching all the major goals in the fight against HIV. According to a new update released by UNAIDS this July 10, 2025,...
Africa Scales Up Mineral Mapping To Attract Exploration Investment Ahead Of African Mining Week (AMW) 2025
MENAFN
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July 11, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo Across Africa, mineral-rich nations are intensifying nationwide geological surveys to gain a deeper understanding of their mineral resources. These initiatives aim to attract new investment in...
Young cast brings authentic accents to ‘Kufre N’ Quay’
WBUR - Massachusetts
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At home, Levi Mngomezulu practices his accent for the performance nearly every day. He’s 11 and is making his professional debut as part of Mfoniso Udofia’s latest production, “Kufre N’ Quay.” He plays Kufre Ekpeyong, a shy boy who moves to New...
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...
Kagame’s Rwanda: The Discomforting Student No Class Can Ignore
KT Press Rwanda
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July 11, 2025
52 What makes Kagame, and Rwanda itself, so discomforting. They are the student who aces the test, but whose performance makes everyone else in the classroom feel exposed — underprepared, slow, or uninterested. In the heart of Nairobi, a group of...