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South Africa Is No Longer Alone on the International Stage

IOL ·

Vashna Jagannath|Published 31 minutes ago 5min South Africa’s position on the human catastrophe in Gaza has been consistent, lawful and morally serious. It has insisted that international law must be applied equally to all countries, regardless of...

ECOWAS, UEMOA and Senegal Finalize Plans for Inaugural ECOFEST Dakar 2025

News Ghana · July 8, 2025

Dakar will host the first West African Festival of Arts and Culture (ECOFEST) from November 30 to December 7, 2025, following a high-level strategic meeting between ECOWAS, UEMOA, and Senegalese officials. Key decisions confirmed at the July 2–4...

Jonathan, Boni Lead W/African Elders Pre-Election Mission To Côte d’Ivoire

Daily Independent · July 8, 2025

1 LAGOS – Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former President of the Republic of Benin, Mr. Yayi Boni, have led the West African Elders’ Forum (WAEF), deployed on a pre-election fact-finding mission to Cote d’Ivoire ahead of the country’s...

Senegalese PM Sonko says international order is shifting to a more balanced, multilateral world

Africanews · July 6, 2025

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has expressed concerns about the erosion of international norms and the growing tendency of some powerful countries to unilaterally impose their own rules. In an interview with China Media Group (CMG),...

[PHOTO] Dongwon exec meets Senegalese president

The Korea Times · July 8, 2025

Dongwon Industries Vice Chairman Lee Myung-woo, left, poses with Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye after signing a memorandum of understanding for the African country’s economic cooperation with the holding company of Dongwon Group at the...

Plans for Akon’s £5 billion city in Senegal scrapped after seven years

Mixmag · July 7, 2025

More than seven years after Akon first laid down plans to open his own city in Senegal with him confirming in 2022 that things were “100,000% moving forward”, the ambitious project has now been abandoned. Serigne Mamadou Mboup, head of Senegal’s...

Daimler Truck to Open Assembly Plant in Senegal

Transport Topics · July 7, 2025

[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.] BERLIN — The vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck plans to have trucks from various Mercedes-Benz series assembled in the West African country of Senegal. The manufacturer is supporting...

Daimler Truck in deal to set up vehicle assembly plant in Senegal

Gulf Industry Magazine ·

Daimler Truck has signed a Letter of Intent with the Government of Senegal and Global Truck Systems (GTS) to establish a local truck assembly plant. As part of the agreement, Daimler Truck will serve as the exclusive supplier of dismantled truck...

President of Rugby Africa Herbert Mensah arrives in Uganda ahead of the RAC2025

Joy FM · July 5, 2025

President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has officially arrived in Uganda ahead of the Rugby Africa Cup 2025 (RAC2025)—the continent’s premier rugby competition and direct pathway to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Set to kick off on...

Top 10 African countries with the highest international air ticket charges

Business Insider Africa · July 7, 2025

Africa’s tourism sector is showing strong recovery and promise, with 66.3 million international tourists visiting the continent in 2024 and generating $38 billion in total receipts, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization...

GOOD MORNING MR PRESIDENT: Nationwide security vigilance is vital

The Point ·

This action serves as a wake-up call for the authorities of The Gambia, Senegal and Mauritania, to work collectively to ensure proper security measures are put in place to keep their territories secure and safe. Indeed there is a need for...

Why is Trump meeting five African presidents this week?

Deutsche Welle · July 7, 2025

"A White House official explained last week that 'President Trump believes African countries offer incredible commercial opportunities that benefit both the American people and our African partners,'" says DW's Washington correspondent, Ines Pohl....

Nigerian travellers pay N274,500 different taxes on each international flight – Findings

Business Hallmark · July 7, 2025

Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 (N275,500) per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a...

Liberia: As Five African Heads of State Prepare for High-stakes White House talks, President Trump Pushes Trade over Aid in Renewed African policy framework

Front Page Africa · July 7, 2025

Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump is set to host the heads of state from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House next week for a luncheon aimed at strengthening commercial and security ties between the...

Senegal: Judge Rejects Farba Ngom’s Bail Request Despite Medical Appeal

The Fatu Network · July 4, 2025

Written by: The Fatu Network Newsroom Farba Ngom, a close ally of former Senegalese president Macky Sall, will remain in detention after a judge rejected his request for provisional release, according to Les Échos and other Senegalese media...

President absent from celebrations congratulates Cape Verde on 50 years of independence

Ver Angola ·

In a message sent to his Cape Verdean counterpart, José Maria Neves, João Lourenço highlighted the symbolism of the event and the historical and cultural ties that unite the two countries, expressing his desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation....

Senegal ditches Akon's 'unrealistic' city project

Africanews · July 4, 2025

Touted as a high-tech utopia powered by renewable energy and bankrolled by its own cryptocurrency, Akon City was ambitious as it was daring. Designed with curvy skyscrapers and sleek modern infrastructure, early renderings of Akon City drew...

Influencers Urged to Steer Clear of Politics During US Immigration Crackdown

The Business of Fashion · July 6, 2025

Avoid politics. That’s the advice lawyers are increasingly giving US-based content creators who aren’t citizens as an immigration crackdown spreads across the country. “Every chance I get to tell them to scrub their socials even for likes and...

Ethiopia Keen to Further Strengthen Its Long-standing, Multifaceted Ties with Comoros: President Taye Atske Selassie

Ethiopian News Agency ·

Addis Ababa, July 6, 2025 (ENA) --- Ethiopian President Taye Atske Selassie underscored that efforts will be made to further strengthen the long-standing and multifaceted relations between Ethiopia and Comoros. Today, Comoros celebrated 50th...

UPSC Essentials | Daily subject-wise quiz : International Relations MCQs on Red Sea, Biofuture Platform and more (Week 117)

The Indian Express · July 6, 2025

UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on International Relations to...