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The West Can’t Survive the Sanctions It Needs to Deter China
The Diplomat
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July 6, 2025
In the modern context, sanctions are supposed to act as a line of defense, measures designed to dissuade adversaries before a conflict even begins. But for sanctions to carry weight, they must be seen as viable: not just in concept, but in...
ANALYSIS: Will US brokered Rwanda-DRC deal pave way for peace?
Premium Times
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July 7, 2025
Recent efforts to resolve the M23 crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have taken a new turn. After the breakdown of the Angola-led Luanda talks in mid-December 2024, a joint East African Community–Southern African Development...
Francisco cycled 20,000 kilometers from Lisbon to Maputo, stopping in Angola
Ver Angola
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"I wanted to go on a long trip, a trip where I wanted to understand what it's like to be so far from home for so long, I wanted it to be by bike," Francisco França told Lusa in Maputo, his destination for this adventure that is a mix of "madness...
Criminal network involved in smuggling tobacco by air from Angola dismantled
Ver Angola
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In Operation "FLASHBACK", GNR officers and inspectors from the Tax and Customs Authority carried out 18 searches, 10 of which were at homes and eight at warehouses, garages, vehicles and food and beverage establishments in the districts of Lisbon...
The Verdict is in and Greenpeace Won’t Accept Justice
Business Ghana
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Environmental hate group Greenpeace has once again launched an attack on the African Energy Chamber and Africa’s energy sector, citing the continent’s efforts to accelerate development as a coordinated attack on the right to dissent. Using the...
The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban
The Travel
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July 7, 2025
The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...
U.S. sends eight men to South Sudan after court clash over deportations
GhanaWeb
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July 7, 2025
Eight men, most of them not South Sudanese nationals, were deported by the United States to South Sudan last week after a protracted legal tug-of-war that briefly rerouted their journey to Djibouti. Despite only one of the individuals being from...
Marina Bay Sands Casino Sightseeing in Singapore
AASHTO Journal
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July 7, 2025
The restaurant at Bombay Casino offers a wide selection of food from around the world. Ranging from sea food, European, Italian, French and Oriental Cuisine, the restaurant offers a wide range to satisfy your taste buds. With cosy atmosphere and...
AEC Reaffirms Support for WAES 2025 Delegation Heads to Aberdeen
Business Ghana
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Ahead of WAES 2025, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, AEC, will visit Aberdeen on July 11 to deliver a keynote on African energy opportunities for the UK supply chain. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) – the leading voice of Africa’s energy industry –...
Rwanda and Congo’s Unstable Peace
Foreign Policy
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On June 27, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed a comprehensive peace agreement in Washington following the U.S.-brokered “declaration of principles” in April. The deal has sparked cautious optimism that the region may finally...
Techmediabreaks Sekur Private Data Ltd. (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQX: SWISF) (FSE: GDT0) Appoints Christophe Kabeya To Lead Government, Corporate Sales In Central And Southern Africa
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Sekur Private Data (CSE: SKUR) (OTCQB: SWISF) (FSE: GDT0) , a Swiss-hosted cybersecurity and private communications platform, has appointed Christophe Kabeya as Director of Government and Corporate Sales for...
The Construction and Real Estate Digest with Daniel KONTIE: Understanding why real estate properties are priced in US$: Demystifying the causes and impacts
Business and Financial Times
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July 7, 2025
Before I entered the real estate industry, I used to question why properties in Ghana are most often priced in US Dollars even though the national currency is not the US Dollar. I became an ardent critique of the practice and frown at any property...
Africa mulls continental trade proposal with Trump
Zawya
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The African Union (AU) says it intends to present a united proposal for trade with the US under President Donald Trump, who prefers to engage bilaterally with countries. And experts have welcomed the move by Africa, seeing it as a first step to an...
How Tijuana Went From Stopover to Destination
New Lines Magazine
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July 7, 2025
When Sani Mohammed finally pulled up to Tijuana, it was dark and he was exhausted. His journey had taken a total of 13 months and spanned seven countries and three continents. At last, there was some respite: He knew he could look forward to a hot...
Can Angola overcome corruption to attract Western investment?
Sunday Independent
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July 1, 2025
Manuel Godsin|Published 37 minutes ago 10min ANGOLA’S government has been working hard to court Western investors, but a fundamental problem continues to hold the country back: rampant corruption. In late June, Angola hosted the US-Africa Business...
Music Americana kicks off the Angola July 4 celebration
The Herald Republican - Indiana
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ANGOLA — Music Americana has been a tradition leading up to the Fourth of July celebration in Angola for going on almost 50 years, minus one for the COVID-19 pandemic. This year is not any different for the free show coordinated by the 101 Lakes...
How to watch NWSL's international players compete in major continental tournaments this summer
The New York Times
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July 7, 2025
The women’s European Championship commenced on July 2 and already promises to live up to its billing as England set out to defend their title despite strong competition from France and Spain. But it’s not the only continental tournament this...
Namibian woman jailed for drug trafficking
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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A 30-year-old Namibian national, Pauline Mbangula, who was arrested on suspicion of drug possession and trafficking at Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg in September last year, has been sentenced to eight years in prison. A clerk...
Cabinda: provincial government and Gemcorp Angola sign partnership that will train 5000 young people/year
Ver Angola
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"Under the terms of this partnership, the Caio Training Centre, under the supervision of the provincial government of Cabinda, will be integrated into the Professional Development Programme promoted by Gemcorp Angola and the Sonangol group",...
Tax authorities coercively recover an average of 200 billion kwanzas per year
Ver Angola
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José Leiria, who was speaking to the press on the sidelines of the workshop on "Prevention and Detection of Tax Crimes", stated that tax offences continue to be "a huge concern" for the tax authorities, stressing that these amounts "are the taxes...