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From Sharks to STEAM: Guy Harvey Foundation Third Annual International Ocean Film Festival Makes Waves in Fort Lauderdale
Miami's Community Newspapers - Florida
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June 26, 2025
A celebration of ocean conservation, storytelling and science came to life as a prelude to World Ocean Day during the Guy Harvey Foundation’s Third Annual International Ocean Film Festival, presented in partnership with Nova Southeastern...
Report: Hawks to ink international player to two-way
Peachtree Hoops - Georgia
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June 27, 2025
Following the conclusion of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Hawks have done a bit more work on their roster. Shams Charania of ESPN broke the new of the Hawks’ newest signing: Real Madrid’s Eli John Ndiaye agreed to a two-way contract with Atlanta Hawks,...
Minister Sillah impressed with progress on CRR north road projects
The Point
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Ebrima Sillah was speaking to journalists on Saturday, as he continued on day-two of roads project inspection with visit to the roads in Central River Region north. The contractor, Cornerstone Construction, a Gambian owned company, is actively...
Senegal delays publication of quarterly budget execution reports
Zawya
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Senegal has postponed until June 23 the publication of its budget execution reports for the last two quarters, the finance ministry said in a statement, as the new administration works to rebuild investor trust after a hidden-debt scandal. The...
Senegal's win over England not the only highlight for Africa's teams
ESPN Africa
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June 17, 2025
Senegal's display against England was the highlight of the June international break, but Africa's other teams also produced displays to talk about... Though South African fans may want to forget about it. Teranga Lions prove their AFCON...
For Senegal women's basketball team, show goes …
Fort Bend Herald - Texas
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Members of the Senegal women's national basketball team hustled across the court in central Dakar, dribbling and pivoting as the scuffing noise of their trainers echoed across the empty arena. Originally slated to train in the United States this...
"I dreamed of becoming one" - 'Reug Reug' says world title triumph inspired by Senegal's sporting heroes
Sportskeeda
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June 26, 2025
From wrestling in Thiaroye sur Mer to the global stage of ONE Championship, Senegalese athlete 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane has transformed childhood dreams into reality. In his last outing, the 33-year-old dished out a career-best performance to emerge...
New Study Proposes Smarter Cropland Allocation To Support Sustainable Agricultural Intensification In Senegal
Food Online
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A new study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production presents a novel approach to sustainable agricultural intensification, with promising implications for food security and land conservation in Senegal. Conducted by researchers at the...
First Gambian elected president of Ecowas FELCBA
The Point
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He was elected to run the affairs of ECOWAS FELCBA from June 2025 to June 2028. Mr. Wally was elected at the end of a congress held from the 17th to 19th June 2025 in Sierra Leone attended by all ECOWAS member state representatives. Three...
Senegal: Justice workers declare 48-hour strike starting June 18
Sene News
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June 17, 2025
The social climate is tense in the justice sector. The Union of Justice Workers (SYTJUST) announced this Tuesday the launch of a 48-hour strike starting Wednesday, June 18, 2025, denouncing the authorities’ inaction in response to its demands. In...
Top 10 African countries with the lowest leap in government debt from 2024 to 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 26, 2025
While borrowing is sometimes required to promote development, the capacity to sustain a minimal year-on-year increase in government debt indicates good economic management, maintains macroeconomic stability, and fosters long-term resilience. As...
Prime Minister attends opening plenary of WEF Tianjin 2025
Vietnam News
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June 25, 2025
TIANJIN — Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính attended the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, held on Wednesday in Tianjin, China. The Vietnamese leader was joined by five other heads of state...
Un politologue prédit la victoire du NPP aux élections de 2026 si…
The Voice Gambia
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June 25, 2025
Par : Nyima Sillah Le politologue gambien basé aux États-Unis, le professeur Lamin Keita, a prédit que le parti au pouvoir, le National People’s Party (NPP), pourrait probablement remporter l’élection présidentielle de 2026 si les partis...
Evans Kojo Yeboah named Chef de Mission for Youth Olympic Games in Senegal
Joy FM
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June 25, 2025
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has announced the President of the Badminton Association of Ghana, Evans Kojo Yeboah, as the Chef de Mission for the Youth Olympic Games. Yeboah, who is also the Treasurer of GOC, will be responsible for leading...
Vietnamese PM meets with Senegalese counterpart in Tianjin
VietnamPlus
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June 25, 2025
Tianjin (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with his Senegalese counterpart Ousmane Sonko on June 25 morning (local time), on the sidelines of the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, hosted by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in...
UDP Youth Leader Condemns Senegal’s 500,000 CFA Levy on Gambian Tractors
The Voice Gambia
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June 25, 2025
By: Nyima Sillah Mr. Hagie Suwaneh, National Youth President of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has condemned an alleged levy of 500,000CFA approximately (D63,000) imposed by Senegalese border authorities on Gambian tractors crossing into...
Major threats to UK security as Prime Minister issues plea to all Brits with attack 'likely'
Nottingham Evening Post
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June 25, 2025
The UK is set to significantly strengthen its security measures in response to the increasing likelihood of war, terrorism, cyber threats, and organised crime. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a comprehensive revamp of the nation's safety...
Heavyweight MMA king ‘Reug Reug’ wants to fight Anatoly Malykhin “for all the titles” in Tokyo super show
Sportskeeda
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June 25, 2025
Oumar 'Reug Reug' Kane wants all the glory when he faces old rival Anatoly Malykhin in Tokyo. The reigning ONE heavyweight MMA world champion will defend his throne against Malykhin in a world title rematch in the co-main event of ONE 173 on...
President Trump Weighs Travel Ban On Nigeria, 35 Other Countries +Full List
Lagos Post Online
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June 15, 2025
The United States President Donald Trump is reportedly considering new travel restrictions on Nigeria and 35 other countries, most of which are African nations, due to what officials describe as a failure to meet new US entry requirements....
Youssou Ndour takes legal action to protect integrity
The Point
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Indeed, according to L'Observateur, a fictitious company called SAFESERVICE is operating on the social network, using photos of Youssou Ndour and his sister to lure Internet users. The scheme involves offering "interest-free, repayable financial...