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Liberia: What’s in the Details of a Purported U.S. Plan to Deport Asylum Seekers
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
WASHINGTON – A purported plan detailed in a document reportedly prepared in anticipation of five African heads of states’ visit to the US this week for President Donald Trump’s Africa summit, suggests that the United States of America may be...
U.S.-Africa Summit: Whither Nigeria?
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
For decades, Nigeria, the country that is home to the largest black population in the world, has proudly carried the epithet: ‘Giant of Africa.’ For this, it has often been in the forefront in the defense and propagation of the sovereignty and...
ADC: Nigeria Has Become An Afterthought Globally, Under APC’s Administration
Arise News
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July 9, 2025
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Nigeria was not invited to White House trade talks because of President Bola Tinubu’s economic failure, stressing that under the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, the country has gone from...
ADC: Tinubu’s Failure Behind US’ Snub
This Day
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July 9, 2025
APC: ADC is ‘Mortally Wounded’ •Mark declares party has no preferred presidential choice, pledges transparency •Lukman: Coalition won’t handover structures to Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, others, says DumebiKachikwu long expelled •Idris: Coalition backers...
World Cup Power Rankings: USMNT outside top 20
CBS Sports - Florida
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With the Gold Cup done and dusted, the 2024-25 international cycle is done and dusted. A year from now we will be in the teeth of the 2026 World Cup knockout stages, so what better time to assess who figures to be in the mix in 365 days time? Ten...
Alleged State House theft won’t be investigated – VP Jallow
The Point
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During a question and answer session led by Hon. Yahya Sanyang of Latrikunda Sabiji, lawmakers demanded answers about the security integrity of the presidential palace and whether the government had taken appropriate steps to prevent a recurrence...
The Cost of Capital Is a Public-Health Emergency for Africa
Project Syndicate - New York
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High borrowing costs mean that African governments often must choose between making debt payments and investing in health. This November’s G20 summit – the first to be held in Africa, and the second with the African Union as a permanent member –...
Aston Villa monitor Chelsea and Manchester United stars as transfer window heats up
talkSPORT
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July 16, 2025
Aston Villa are monitoring both Nicolas Jackson and Alejandro Garnacho, talkSPORT understands. Unai Emery previously managed Chelsea forward Jackson during his tenure in charge of Villarreal. 4 Villa are monitoring Jackson's situation at Chelsea...
"You've been scammed": US couple chases down SA man over R54k unpaid loan after 3 years
Briefly
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July 15, 2025
An American woman asked Reddit for advice after her boyfriend lent a South African man $3,000 three and a half years ago The Johannesburg man claimed he desperately needed the loan and promised to pay it back Reddit users warned the couple that...
Trump slaps Brazil with 50% tariff, citing Bolsonaro ‘witch hunt’ trial
Global News
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July 9, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50 per cent on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics were driving the U.S. leader’s use of...
On a roll: Trump to host 5 African leaders this week
Responsible Statecraft - Washington D.C.
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July 8, 2025
Fresh from hosting the signing of a peace deal between the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Rwanda last month, President Donald Trump will now welcome the leaders of five African countries at the White House for a U.S.-Africa mini-summit...
What really happened to the Akon City project?
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 11, 2025
In 2018, Akon, American born singer of Senegalese origin, announced plans for a futuristic African city and it was expected to cost $6 billions. Akon had imagined an Africa that was so beautiful that anyone can make it without having to work...
Chelsea will "immediatly" move for Morgan Rogers is Aston Villa make Nicolas Jackson offer
Tribal Football
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Aston Villa's pursuit of striker Nicolas Jackson would reportedly "immediately trigger" a move for Morgan Rogers from Chelsea. Chelsea are understood to be increasingly open to letting Jackson, 24, leave the club this summer following the arrivals...
Trump presses African leaders to take deported migrants, say sources
Times LIVE
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The Trump administration this week pressed five African presidents to take in migrants from other countries when they are deported by the US, two officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Thursday. The plan was presented to the...
EPL: They’ve options – Alan shearer speaks on Chelsea selling Jackson
Daily Post
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July 11, 2025
Former England international Alan Shearer has said that he would not be surprised if Chelsea sold their striker Nicolas Jackson this summer. According to Shearer, Chelsea have options such as Liam Delap and João Pedro in the attacking line and...
Behind Boakai’s Trump invitation
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 7, 2025
President Joseph Nyumah Boakai is expected to join four leaders from the continent this week in the United States to discuss “commercial opportunities,” thanks to an invitation from US President Donald Trump. Monrovia, July 7, 2025: Per the...
The six critical actions Africa must take to stop the deadly trade in fake, substandard medicines
IOL
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Professor Eliangiringa Kaale|Published 11 minutes ago 4min The time for half-measures and empty promises has passed. African governments must take immediate, decisive action to combat the proliferation of substandard and falsified medical products...
Climate Action Agenda “Must Include Livestock”, Conclude West African Climate Experts At Bonn Climate Conference
Africa.com
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July 16, 2025
A new agenda to realize the urgent and untapped potential of sustainable livestock systems to address climate related shocks and fragility in West Africa and the Sahel was set out on the sidelines of recent climate negotiations taking place in...
First Trump Africa Summit; DRC Tensions; Shabaab Momentum: Africa File, July 10, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributors: Ellery White and Edie Tesfaye Key Takeaways: US-Africa Summit. The United States will...
Commentary: Why Trump’s Africa summit matters more than you think
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 10, 2025
As five African heads of state meet with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., this week, it’s not just the summit’s agenda that deserves attention — but what it reveals about a reshaped American foreign policy. Beneath the headlines,...