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Weep not for Ngugi, Our Ancestor Deserves Petals not Tears
The News Chronicle
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May 30, 2025
I was in my early teens when I came across the slim novel, Weep Not, Child, by the then James Ngugi. Actually, the novel laid around as it was part of the school syllabus in senior secondary school, and the seniors read it. I found it simple, easy...
Students force Israeli ambassador to leave university
University World News
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SENEGAL Students at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Senegal, in a protest to express their solidarity with Palestine, have forced Israel’s new ambassador to flee the campus. Israel’s ambassador to Senegal, Yuval Waks, was forced to leave the...
Pentecost Sunday: When the Spirit Speaks
Independent (Uganda)
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June 8, 2025
A drawing celebrating Pentecost. PHOTO VIA @VaticanNews Pentecost, Possession, and Sacred Language COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Pentecost marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples, fifty days after the resurrection and ten days...
Leaders mark ECOWAS at 50 with hope for brighter future
OG TV
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May 29, 2025
Leaders of Togo, Liberal and Guinea Bissau joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday in Lagos to mark the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The only surviving founding father of the sub-regional...
Protecting chimps, hippos and turtles – IUCN recommends five new…
IUCN
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Areas in Guinea-Bissau, Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR), Mozambique, Sierra Leone and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have put forward as outstanding places for potential World Heritage status. If the United Nations Educational,...
‘I Only Rest in the Storm’ Review: A Sprawling Narrative That Demands Patience and Attention
Variety
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May 28, 2025
Nearly two hours into an ambitious critique of colonialism that runs almost twice as long, a pivotal scene brings “I Only Rest in the Storm” into sharp focus. The protagonist, a Portuguese engineer on assignment in Guinea Bissau, encounters a sex...
Harnessing the Critical Role of AirPower in Addressing Africa’s Complex Transnational Threats
This Day
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May 26, 2025
In a world increasingly defined by asymmetric threats, rapid technological shifts, and cross-border instability, the role of airpower in confronting Africa’s evolving security landscape has never been more critical. Recognising this, Africa’s...
Starlink is now live in the Democratic Republic of Congo, its 22 African country
Technext
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June 8, 2025
Starlink has officially launched its services in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This marks a significant step toward closing the country’s substantial connectivity gap. The announcement follows the Congolese Postal and Telecommunications...
The 8 best movies we saw at Cannes Film Festival 2025
The Independent
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May 28, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Using AI for Scalable, Accelerated Fraud Detection in Financial Services
Banking Dive
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U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, April 2025 and Annual Revision
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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June 5, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Ghana ranks 5th among top 10 African countries with highest Schengen visa rejection in 2024
3News.com
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May 26, 2025
Ghana has been ranked fifth among African countries with the highest Schengen visa rejection rates in 2024, according to new data released by the LAGO Collective, a London-based research group. The report reveals that Ghanaian applicants faced a...
Zimbabwe vs Burkina Faso Prediction and Betting Tips | June 6th 2025
Sportskeeda
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June 5, 2025
Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso return to action on Friday when they square off in a friendly at the Stade El Bachir. The Stallions head into the weekend fresh off the back of a 2-0 defeat against Tunisia and will be looking to bounce back here....
Which Love Island couples are STILL each other's types on paper? From Olivia and Alex Bowen's marital bliss to Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury's rocky road back to each other
Daily Mail
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June 7, 2025
Love Island really has proved to be just that, so far leading to four marriages and eight children. Series two saw some of the show's biggest success stories, including Olivia and Alex Bowen, who wed five years ago and have since welcomed one...
30th Anniversary Baku Energy Forum wraps up
Azertag
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June 5, 2025
Baku, June 5, AZERTAC The 30th edition of the Baku Energy Forum wrapped up on Wednesday at the Baku Convention Center. The event brought together leading industry figures for strategic dialogue and exchange of ideas, highlighting global critical...
Africans lost $67.5 million to denied Schengen Visas in 2024
Business Insider Africa
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May 23, 2025
African applicants lost nearly €60 million ($67.5 million) in non-refundable Schengen visa fees in 2024, according to data from the LAGO Collective, a London-based research group tracking global mobility. The report reveals that African countries...
First day of 30th Anniversary Baku Energy Forum concludes
Azertag
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June 4, 2025
Baku, June 4, AZERTAC The first day of the 30th edition of the Baku Energy Forum was concluded on Tuesday at the Baku Convention Center, bringing together leading industry figures for strategic dialogue and exchange of ideas. The first day...
Trump's travel bans: How are they different from travel advisories?
The Gainesville Sun - Florida
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Former President Trump issued a full travel ban for foreign nationals from 12 countries, citing national security risks. The travel bans go into effect on June 9, 2025 and impact how foreign nationals enter the U.S. The U.S. Department of State...
Bridging Africa’s Off-Grid Electricity Access Gap: ROGEAP disburses US$3.7m to Solar Companies
Business and Financial Times
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June 4, 2025
By Samuel Kojo DARKO A World Bank report has revealed that approximately 70% of the nearly 600 million people without electricity in Sub-Saharan Africa live in rural, fragile, conflict-affected communities. The lack of clean, reliable electricity...
Final Day Of 30Th Baku Energy Week Kicks Off
MENAFN
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June 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 4. The final day of the 30th Baku Energy Week is being held in Baku, Trend reports. As on the first two days, interest in the exhibition is quite high today. Thus, from the morning hours,...