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US urges citizens to reconsider planned trip to Nigeria over kidnapping, poor healthcare
Daily Post
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July 23, 2025
The US government has warned its citizens against travel to Nigeria over the unavailability of healthcare services, the increasing rate of kidnapping, terrorism, and armed gangs, among other crimes. The US gave the travel advisory as part of its...
Mahama hosts Open Society Foundations chair Alex Soros
Ghana Business News
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July 20, 2025
President Mahama with Alex Soros. President John Dramani Mahama on Friday hosted United States billionaire Alex Soros for talks at the Presidency in Accra. Mr Soros, an investor and philanthropist and the son of billionaire Mr George Soros, also...
Confusion mars Harambee Stars preparations
The Standard
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Harambee Stars defender Aboud Omar in a training. [FKF Media] Kenya’s Harambee Stars returned home by road yesterday after abruptly pulling out of the CECAFA Four-Nation tournament in Arusha, Tanzania — a move that has left many Kenyans...
Report: Morocco gains ground in the Sahel as Algeria’s influence fades
Hespress
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July 21, 2025
Morocco is expanding its influence across the Sahel region as Algeria’s geopolitical standing weakens, according to a new report by the Middle East Institute for Policy and Economy. The study highlights a regional power shift marked by Morocco’s...
U.S. Urges Citizens to Avoid Nigeria Due to Kidnapping, Terrorism, and Inadequate Healthcare
Nigerian Eye
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July 23, 2025
The U.S. government has updated its travel advisory, urging citizens to avoid travel to Nigeria due to heightened risks of kidnapping, terrorism, armed gang activity, and limited healthcare access. The advisory, part of a broader U.S. security...
Japan Votes Against Globalism And Multiculturalism In Latest National Election
Zero Hedge
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It sounds like a repeat of the US elections in 2016 and 2024; Japan's long ruling coalition party has suffered a crippling defeat in last week's national elections, defeated by the rise of the MAGA-inspired "Japanese First" party. The populist...
Tensions easing between ECOWAS and Sahelian States – Mahama
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 18, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that there is growing momentum toward reconciliation between ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States — comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger — following months of strained relations. Speaking during a...
U.S advises citizens to avoid trips to Nigeria
The Citizen (Nigeria)
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July 23, 2025
The United States government has issued a fresh travel advisory to its citizens, warning against travel to Nigeria over the unavailability of healthcare services, the increasing rate of kidnapping, terrorism, and armed gangs, among other crimes....
ECOWAS Deepens Security Cooperation with U.S. Strategic Center
News Ghana
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July 21, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Africa Center for Strategic Studies (ACSS) have strengthened collaboration to combat misinformation and regional instability. Following high-level talks in Abuja on July 18, 2025, both...
Ambassador of Italy to Mali at the International Diaspora Forum
ANSA
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July 21, 2025
The ambassador of Italy to Mali, Stefano A. Dejak, participated in the International Diaspora Forum in Bamako, taking part in a discussion with the Minister for Malians Abroad and African Integration, Mossa ag Attaher, the Minister of Foreign...
BOST praised for efficiency as gov’t eyes Ghana-Burkina petroleum link
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 21, 2025
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has commended the leadership of BOST for introducing new levels of efficiency into the company’s operations and making significant contributions to the ongoing transformation of Ghana’s...
Why there are many terrorists in Nigeria – Security expert
Premium Times
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July 21, 2025
A security expert, Bright Echefu, has attributed the influx of terrorists into Nigeria to a prison break in Niger Republic, which led to the escape of several jihadist inmates from the facility. Mr Echefu, president and managing director of EIB...
WAFU B: Flying Eagles brace for tough Elephants final test
Punch
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July 23, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles are gearing up for a fierce showdown against rampant Ivory Coast as both sides square off in the final of the WAFU B U20 Boys Cup today (Wednesday) at the Centre of Excellence in Prampram, Ghana, PUNCH Sports Extra reports....
WAFU B: F’ Eagles strategise to stop rampaging Ivorians in final
Daily Trust
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Nigeria’s U20 boys, the Flying Eagles, know they must be at their best to overcome the formidable Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in today’s Final of the WAFU B U20 Boys Tournament in Accra, Ghana. The Ivorians have been ruthless in the...
Inadequate infrastructure hindering AfCFTA’s full potential – Mahama
CNR Citi Newsroom
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July 19, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama is advocating massive investment in strategic infrastructure across the African continent, particularly transport networks and digital connectivity, to fully unlock the potential of the African Continental Free Trade...
With Eyes on Sahel, Russia Shifts From Syria to Libya
Africa Defense Forum
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July 22, 2025
After the fall of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, Russia has scrambled to transfer military equipment to other areas, including eastern Libya. Experts question Russia’s long-term strategic goals and fear the expanded presence of...
Flying Eagles, Junior Elephants fight for WAFU B U-20 crown today
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 23, 2025
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will today in Accra, Ghana, seek a revenge of sorts when they battle Junior Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire for the West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone B U-20 title. The game will remind football followers of another epic...
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Asks the UN Relief Chief to Meet About Collaborating
Pass Blue
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July 22, 2025
A Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hub. The UN says approximately 900 people have been killed trying to access the militarized sites or other aid avenues. Now, the GHF, as it’s known, is pushing hard on the UN to collaborate on delivering food....
Ghana is a beacon of democracy- Prez Mahama to Alex Soros
Happy FM
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July 19, 2025
President Mahama has held a pivotal meeting with Mr. Alex Soros, Chairman of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), to discuss Ghana’s recent strides in economic reform, democratic governance, and regional diplomacy. The engagement, showcased Ghana’s...