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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles begin preparations for WAFU B U-20 tournament
Premium Times
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July 2, 2025
As Nigeria’s Flying Eagles return to camp in Abuja, Head Coach Aliyu Zubairu has made it clear that fine-tuning the team’s attack will be a major focus ahead of the WAFU B U-20 Boys Tournament set to kick off in Ghana this July. The tournament,...
African Roots of a Caribbean Odyssey of Occultism in the Age of Internet | Part 3
The Voice
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July 2, 2025
Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet It was always just a matter of time before Saint Lucia’s political opposition, ahead of an election it can’t see any way of winning by the ballot, would choose to take advantage of...
Fortifying ‘golden alliance’ - Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana
Graphic
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July 2, 2025
India was historically referred to as a “golden sparrow” due to its immense wealth, prosperity, vibrant arts, culture and architecture, particularly pre-British rule. The title also accentuates the significant wealth and influence India held in...
Cumbrian group raises thousands for disaster relief with annual swimathon
The Westmorland Gazette
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The Grange Soroptimists is part of the global women’s service organisation Soroptimist International, have supported ShelterBox for more than 15 years, raising funds each year through the Kendal Rotary Club’s annual swimathon. Isabel Huggett, a...
Jamaican travellers reminded to get Yellow Fever vaccine
Loop News
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The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding Jamaicans of the importance of getting vaccinated and showing proof of Yellow Fever vaccination when travelling to and from affected countries. All persons older than one year, who are travelling from...
Ghana-India trade hits $3 billion amid strong bilateral ties – Foreign Minister
Ghana News Agency
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July 1, 2025
By James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, July 1, GNA – Trade between Ghana and India has reached an impressive $3 billion with Ghana maintaining a favourable balance, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed on Monday ahead of the...
Climate Change Is Making Life Harder For All Farmers; For Farmers...
Ghanaian Chronicle
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July 1, 2025
Summary: Climate change is pushing farmers with disabilities to the brink: In Ghana’s Upper East, erratic rains and rising heat are devastating farms. For farmers like Asoke Douglas Aganawini, who has partial vision, the impact means empty fields...
Menstrual Hygiene in Ghana: Bridging the gap between knowledge, practice
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July 1, 2025
Dr Abena K. Karikari Health Jul - 01 - 2025 , 09:57 5 minutes read For many women and girls in Ghana, menstruation is still accompanied by discomfort, stigma and uncertainty. Although access to disposable sanitary pads has improved in recent...
Democracy Is Not Dead – But It Must Be Reborn
Africa.com
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July 1, 2025
Democracy is in retreat. Across continents, long-standing institutions are crumbling, civic freedoms are under siege, and autocrats are rewriting the rules of engagement. In country after country, from Hungary to Myanmar, the United Staes to Sudan...
Climate Change Is Making Life Harder For All Farmers; For Farmers With Disabilities It Can Mean Devastation
The Chronicle News Online
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July 1, 2025
Summary: Climate change is pushing farmers with disabilities to the brink: In Ghana’s Upper East, erratic rains and rising heat are devastating farms. For farmers like Asoke Douglas Aganawini, who has partial vision, the impact means empty fields...
US sponsoring of war against Iran condemned – NUMSA
Politicsweb
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Tuesday, 01 July 2025 01/07/25 POLITICS US sponsoring of war against Iran condemned – NUMSA Irvin Jim | 30 June 2025 Union condemns both Apartheid Israel and the U.S. for deliberately attempting to destabilize the region NUMSA statement on the US...
A Battle for Humane Consciousness in a War Against Truth: Exposing the Dark Arts of War
Dissident Voice
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June 30, 2025
The total liberation and unification of Africa under an All-African Socialist Government must be the primary objective of all Black revolutionaries throughout the world. It is an objective which, when achieved, will bring about the fulfillment of...
Climate Change Is Making Life Harder For All Farmers – For Ghana’s Farmers With Disabilities It Can Mean Devastation
New Narratives
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June 30, 2025
Without eyesight farming is difficult for Asoke Douglas Aganawini in Ghana’s Upper East region By Jennifer Ambolley Summary: Climate change is pushing farmers with disabilities to the brink: In Ghana’s Upper East, erratic rains and rising heat are...
Zachary Wagner, PhD, discusses the harms of bias in reproductive care
Contemporary OB/GYN
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June 20, 2025
In a recent interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Zachary Wagner, PhD, associate professor of economics at the University of Southern California, discussed a study exploring how bias and stigma in reproductive health settings negatively affect young...
Lethal infection vaccine 'runs out' for UK travellers as Foreign Office issues alert
Daily Express
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June 30, 2025
Holidaymakers have been issued a warning as a crucial vaccine will be 'unavailable' for the next 2-3 weeks. Sanofi has informed NaTHNaC of an impending disruption in the supply of the yellow fever vaccine Stamaril in the UK. The vaccine is...
WHO calls for increased awareness, treatment to reduce Africa’s sickle cell burden
Premium Times
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June 20, 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says African countries must ramp up awareness and bolster prevention and care to curb the burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) on the continent. The Medical Officer for Integrated Package Delivery, WHO Africa...
Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC’, SERAP tells 36 governors
News Diary Online
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July 1, 2025
‘ Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to Nigeria’s 36 state governors urging them to “promptly account for the spending of public funds in the name of ‘security votes’ by your...
No more tax for small businesses earning below ₦50M
Techpoint Africa
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June 30, 2025
Hérete, Victoria from Techpoint here, Here’s what I’ve got for you today: No more tax for small businesses earning below ₦50M Lesaka acquires Bank Zero for $61.82 million Maroc Telecom raises $330M in first-ever private bond No more tax for small...
Ghana’s Energy Crossroads: How global oil shocks are reshaping an African economy
Joy FM
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June 30, 2025
Introduction Ghana stands at a peculiar energy crossroads. The West African nation pumps crude oil from its Jubilee and TEN offshore fields, yet spends billions annually importing refined petrol and diesel to meet domestic demand. This paradox has...
Ghana must clean up utility finances to win in regional power trade – Jabesh Amissah-Arthur
Joy FM
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June 30, 2025
Energy policy analyst and Managing Partner of Arthur Energy Advisors, Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, is concerned about Ghana’s preparedness, or lack thereof, for regional electricity trade under the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP). Speaking in the latest...