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Trump considering adding another 36 countries to his no travel list including African and Caribbean nations: report
The Independent
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June 14, 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...
South Africa leads Africa in the latest global press freedom ranking
Business Insider Africa
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June 21, 2025
In the newly released 2025 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), South Africa has been ranked as the most press-friendly country in Africa, placing 27th out of 180 countries globally, a notable jump of 11 positions from its...
Brits' holidays from hell revealed - 'wild animals' at breakfast to horror pool injury
The Mirror
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June 21, 2025
Every summer, millions of Brits jet off in search of sunshine and relaxation - but for some, dream holidays can quickly spiral into disaster. From flight delays and lost luggage to heatstroke, food poisoning, and unexpected injuries, the holiday...
AFRICA-EUROPE PARTNERSHIPS' new forms
Business Ghana
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The Sub-Saharan Component of the AFRICA-EUROPE PARTNERSHIPS FOR CULTURE programme represents an ambitious cultural cooperation initiative between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. With an €8 million budget over 42 months, this Component forms part of...
China and Africa consolidate dynamic partnership
Friends of Socialist China
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June 16, 2025
On June 11, 2025, the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of the Follow-up Actions of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) was held in Changsha, capital of China’s Hunan Province. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi...
British tourists ditching Spain and Portugal for even cheaper destinations - here's where they're headed
Daily Mail
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June 13, 2025
British holidaymakers are ditching bargain breaks in European hotspots for affordable high-quality vacations in an entirely new continent, travel companies report. Many UK tourists are flocking to north Africa for holidays due to its year-round...
Africa’s Maritime Security Relations and the Global Responsibility to Protect the Sea
Center for International Maritime Security - Washington D.C.
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June 18, 2025
African Maritime Forces Week By Dr. Christian Bueger, University of Copenhagen Maritime security is a global responsibility. All nations, including those without coastal waters, depend on the sea for trade, food, energy, and digital communication....
U.S. visa restrictions on West African countries threaten regional prosperity – ECOWAS
Daily Trust
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June 19, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the U.S.’s attempt to impose visa restrictions on its member states, warning it will threaten regional prosperity. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS...
Travellers are ditching Spain and Portugal for cheaper holidays. Here’s where they’re going
The Independent
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June 11, 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...
The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers: ‘The Atlantic was tough, but being prepared saw us across’
Yachting Monthly
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June 19, 2025
Experienced sailor James Kenning set off across the Atlantic with the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) in November 2024, but a shredded sail, sargassum weed, and a cracked rudder made him realise that only by being fully prepared can you prevent...
Is Sierra Leone the escape plan for Black Americans?
Amsterdam News - New York
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June 19, 2025
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PM stresses need to focus resources on three main areas for protection of oceans
VietnamPlus
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June 8, 2025
Monaco (VNA) – Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on June 8 delivered a keynote address at the plenary session on ensuring sustainable ocean governance and finance as a main guest of the Blue Economy and Finance Forum in the Principality of...
World Oceans Day 2025: Theme, History, Activities, and more
Newsd
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June 7, 2025
World Oceans Day 2025:The ocean covers 70% of the Earth. Our body is sustained by water itself. Not only human, but it also sustains every other organism on earth. It produces more than 50% of oxygen. It takes care of the whole aquatic...
Focus on four major areas of Health Security Program in Western, Central Africa subregions, says Rifat Hasan
Prompt News Online
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June 17, 2025
By Harry Awurumibe, Editor, Abuja Bureau The Practice Manager, Africa West and Central of Health Security Program (HeSP) Learning Event, Ms Rifat Hasan has stated unequivocally that there is a need to focus efforts in four major areas to tackle...
VINCI Autoroutes And VINCI Airports Traffic In May 2025
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Nanterre, 17 June 2025 VINCI Autoroutes and VINCI Airports traffic in May 2025 I- Change in VINCI Autoroutes' intercity networks traffic May YTD at the end of May (5 months) % change 2025/2024 % change 2025/2024...
UCCLA marks 40 years with a program of celebrations until 2026
Portugal Pulse
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June 18, 2025
At a press conference, UCCLA Deputy Secretary-General Paula Leal da Silva emphasized the importance of June 28, the foundational date of the organization, which marks the beginning of a year of celebrations with an official ceremony in Lisbon. The...
Looking for great value fine dining? Try Lisbon
National Geographic
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The story of Lisbon’s culinary evolution over the past decade is one of homecomings. Portuguese chefs, having sought their fortunes in the great kitchens of Europe, were drawn home...
Where to eat in Lisbon, from modern tascas to fine-dining restaurants
AOL
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Michelin finally granted Portugal its own Guide in 2024, after years of sharing with Spain. Photograph by AWL Images, Davide CamesascaThis article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The story of Lisbon’s culinary evolution over...
Festival MED 2025 Is Back in the Groove with an Impressive Artistic Lineup
World Music Central
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June 17, 2025
Festival MED 2025 is set to once again transform the historic town of Loulé, in Portugal’s Algarve region, into a vibrant and immersive celebration of world music and culture. Taking place from June 26 to 29, this 21st edition of the festival...
Giant 'Saharan dust' plume swirls around Africa a week before it hit Florida — Earth from space
LiveScience
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June 17, 2025
QUICK FACTS Where is it? Mid-Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of West Africa What's in the photo? A giant, comma-shaped cloud of Saharan dust being blown out to sea Which satellite took the photo? GOES-19 When was it taken? May 28, 2025 Satellites...