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Step inside the world of African masquerade artists with this New Orleans catalog and exhibition
The Advocate - Louisiana
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“New African Masquerades: Artistic Innovations and Collaborations,” New Orleans Museum of Art and Yale University Press, 264 pages. The New Orleans Museum of Art’s New African Masquerades exhibition, which closes on August 10, is, so far, the...
The world's 10 poorest countries with only one outside of Africa
Daily Express
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July 20, 2025
What determines the world's most poorest counrties isn't "as clear-cut as dollars and cents", as the research authors emphasis. However, according to Concern Worldwide's ranking, nine countries in Africa were among the 10 poorest in the world,...
Two Indians killed in Niger terror attack; Indian Mission says, ‘stay vigilant’
Mint
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July 20, 2025
In a brutal terror attack in Niger’s Dosso region, two Indian nationals were killed and one was abducted, according to a statement from the Indian Embassy in Niamey. The embassy is coordinating with local authorities to arrange the repatriation of...
2 Indians Killed, One Abducted In Terror Attack In Niger; Indian Mission In Touch With Local Authorities
Free Press Journal
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July 20, 2025
2 Indians Killed, One Abducted In Terror Attack In Niger; Indian Mission In Touch With Local Authorities | File Pic (Representative Image) Niamey [Niger]: In a heinous terror attack, two Indians were killed while one was abducted in the Dosso...
Family of abducted Indian in Niger appeals for his safe return
Awaz The Voice
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July 20, 2025
Ramban The family of Ranjit Singh, an Indian national abducted in Niger's Dosso region, is pleading for the government's help to bring him back home safely. Ranjit Singh, a resident of Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban district, was working at a...
Immigration Service intercepts 250 drums of suspected illicit chemicals
Ghana Business News
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July 20, 2025
The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has intercepted 250 drums of chemicals suspected to be sodium cyanide along the Black Volta River at the Zukpiri community in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. The illicit chemicals were...
Foreign Office 'do not travel' list updated with advice for 31 countries
SomersetLive
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July 20, 2025
Certain destinations across the globe are considered particularly risky, with travellers being given official advice on safety precautions to avoid trouble. However, only 31 places feature on the 'do not travel' list that the Foreign Office has...
Cravinho: Insecurity in Nigeria, Sahel is Deeply Worrying to EU
This Day
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July 20, 2025
Recently, the European Union’s Special Representative for the Sahel, Joao Cravinho, visited Nigeria where he talked about strengthening collaboration with the country on regional security, development and governance, as part of a reflection on EU...
Kuti Sets New Record as Ojomu Clinches Maiden Title
This Day
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July 20, 2025
igeria’s Matthew Kuti etched his name in history as the first West African player to successfully defend the men’s singles title at the 2025 ITTF Africa West Regional Championships. Meanwhile, Ajoke Ojomu celebrated her first regional triumph in...
'The village will die' - Italy looks for answers to decline in number of babies
BBC
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Sarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondent Reporting fromVeneto region, Italy ShareSave Fregona, viewed from the mayor's office, has a shrinking population Winding down the narrow main street of his north Italian town, Giacomo de...
GIABA Meeting: ECOWAS Leaders Seek Stronger Regional Collaboration Against Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing
News Diary Online
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July 19, 2025
Regional leaders and top government officials from across West Africa have called for renewed commitment, unity, and pragmatic action in the fight against money laundering, terrorism financing, and other forms of financial...
Customs agents intercept shipping container with more than $2 million in shocking contraband: 'Further actions will be taken'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 18, 2025
Multiple nations are working to shut down the illegal trade. by Simon SageJuly 18, 2025 Nigerian officials intercepted a 40-foot shipping container holding illegal animal products, according to Vanguard. What's happening? Fifteen tons of salted...
Surge In Al Qaeda Attacks Sparks Fears Of West African Caliphate
StratNews Global
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July 17, 2025
At dawn on June 1, gunfire pierced the calm at Mali’s Boulkessi military base as waves of al-Qaeda-linked jihadists launched a surprise attack, catching newly deployed soldiers off guard. Some troops, unfamiliar with the base, which lies near...
Free Will Astrology 7/17/25
Inweekly - Florida
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July 16, 2025
By Rob Brezsny Week of July 17 ARIES (March 21-April 19): For the Dagara people of Burkina Faso, the element of fire has profound cultural meanings. It’s a symbol of innovation and inspiration. It’s a mediator between the physical and spiritual...
Disinformation campaign: Fake AI videos of R. Kelly, pope spread cult of Burkina junta chief
RTL Today
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July 17, 2025
If you believe the viral videos online, R. Kelly and Pope Leo XIV agree on one thing -- that Burkina Faso's junta chief, Captain Ibrahim Traore, is a fantastic leader. The images are AI-generated propaganda, part of what experts have called a vast...
2000 donkeys stolen from Tanzania are smuggled into Kenya annually
Daily News Tanzania
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July 19, 2025
ARUSHA: MORE than 150 donkeys are stolen from Tanzania and smuggled into Kenya every month. It has just been revealed in Arusha. According to the Director of the Arusha Society for the Protection of Animals (ASPA), Livingstone Masija, the donkeys...
Full UK Foreign Office 'do not travel' list - 31 countries tourists should avoid
Belfast Live
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July 19, 2025
Ben Test Hurst-BM and Ben Hurst 16:33, 19 Jul 2025Updated 17:16, 19 Jul 2025 Travellers are frequently cautioned about the dangers of travelling to particular destinations worldwide, with guidance on maintaining personal safety. However, just 31...
Britain imposes sanctions against Russia's African Initiative Agency
TASS
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July 18, 2025
LONDON, July 18. /TASS/. The UK has imposed sanctions on Russian news agency African Initiative and its executives, according to an updated blacklist published by the Foreign Office. Besides the organization, restrictions were imposed on...
Tanzanians brace for visitors heading to CHAN kickoff
Daily News Tanzania
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July 18, 2025
DODOMA: THE Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office responsible for Policy, Parliament, and Coordination, Dr. Jim Yonazi, has called on all sectors across Tanzania to adequately prepare to receive visitors who will be arriving in the...
WHO plans trachoma elimination intervention in Nigeria, 19 others
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 17, 2025
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed Nigeria among the 20 countries in the African region that require trachoma elimination intervention. The countries are Algeria, Angola, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Chad, Côte...