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Lenny Kravitz: Rock star, style icon, and cultural trailblazer
TheGrio
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April 21, 2025
Few artists have the talent and versatility of Lenny Kravitz, who is known for blending various genres and sustaining a career that straddles nearly five decades. Known for his stellar songwriting, electric live performances and distinctive vocal...
Trump drafts three-tier US travel ban targeting 43 countries
The Independent
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March 16, 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...
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chairs opening ceremony of 17th Moroccan International Agricultural Show in Meknes
Hespress
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April 21, 2025
Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan chaired, on Monday at Mechouar Stinia–Sahrij Souani in Meknes, the opening ceremony of the 17th edition of the Moroccan International Agricultural Show (SIAM), held under the High Patronage of King Mohammed VI, from...
Trump drafts three-tier U.S. travel ban which now targets 43 countries: report
The Independent
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March 15, 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...
Roaming Charges: Who Shot the Tariffs?
CounterPunch
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April 11, 2025
Sabertooth tiger skull and Bay Bridge, San Francisco waterfront. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. Nationalism is our form of incest, is our idolatry, is our insanity. ‘Patriotism’ is its cult…Just as love for one individual which excludes the love for...
Baby sea turtles embark on epic journey with support from Tatô Programme
Euronews
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Updated: 30/01/2025 - 10:16 GMT+1 Dozens of tourists gathered to watch over 400 baby sea turtles being released into the sea at Vila Maria beach on the island of São Tomé. … More The release of the turtles, which is overseen as part of an...
African Farmout Forum returns to AEW
Business Ghana
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The African Farmout Forum will return to African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies in 2025, offering a collaborative platform for international oil companies, national oil companies and upstream regulators to present their projects and...
Top 10 African countries the United States promised the least money in 2024
Business Insider Africa
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April 19, 2025
One of Trump's first measures after taking office was to halt practically all overseas expenditures for 90 days. His government argues USAID is inefficient and inconsistent with US interests, accusing it of being "run by radical lunatics." With a...
Rooted In Rhythm: Exploring Puerto Rico’s African Legacy Through Music And Flavor
Essence
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April 18, 2025
While San Juan’s vibrant streets draw millions of visitors to Puerto Rico every year, just a short drive away lies Loíza — a town that pulses with the soulful rhythms of Africa’s enduring legacy. Here, the rich traditions of bomba come alive,...
Madagascar supports more unique plant life than any other is...
Modern Ghana
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Researchers have long known that islands are hotspots for species diversity. But, until recently, there weren't precise figures to quantify the diversity of plant life on islands. A study involving an international team of scientists has filled...
Madagascar supports more unique plant life than any other island in the world – new study
The Conversation
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January 14, 2025
Researchers have long known that islands are hotspots for species diversity. But, until recently, there weren’t precise figures to quantify the diversity of plant life on islands. A study involving an international team of scientists has filled...
Yobe 2027: The Case for Technocratic Leadership – Why Expertise Matters More Than Ever, By Usman Abba
News Diary Online
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April 16, 2025
As Yobe State continues its journey of recovery, reconstruction, and development, the question of leadership becomes paramount, especially looking towards the 2027 electoral cycle. While political participation is the bedrock of democracy, the...
The lesser-known tropical island that’s perfect for a winter getaway
The Independent
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March 1, 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...
Merck Foundation marks World Cancer Day by providing 194 Oncology Scholarship to Doctors from 32 ...
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) marks World Cancer Day with African First Ladies by providing 194 scholarships of Oncology Training to African doctors from 32 countries. Merck Foundation together with Africa First Ladies and Ministries...
2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards Announce Grand Stevie Winners
Branding in Asia
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April 15, 2025
The Stevie Awards have announced the winners of five Grand Stevie Award trophies in the 12th annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners in various categories were revealed on 2 April, based on the average scores of over...
Visit by the President to the future Dom Alexandre Cardeal do Nascimento national school gives new impetus to the project
Ver Angola
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"The constraints that prevent the inauguration and opening of the Dom Alexandre Cardeal do Nascimento national school should be overcome, after the inspection visit by the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, this Saturday, April 12",...
Irish passports have major travelling perk that most countries do not but people unaware
Galway Beo
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April 16, 2025
The Irish passport has been named the most powerful in the world. The Nomad Passport Index calculated this based on several factors, including the countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, the allowance of dual citizenship and global...
GEF nine likely to focus on focal areas
Ghana News Agency
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April 10, 2025
By Albert Ansah Accra, March 10, GNA -The Global Environmental Facility (GEF) says it is likely to focus on its focal areas, including biodiversity, climate change, chemicals, waste, and land degradation in its next funding cycle-GEF nine. The...
Irish passport holders given incredible travel perk other countries don’t have
RSVP Live
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April 15, 2025
The Irish passport has been named the most powerful in the world. The Nomad Passport Index calculated this based on several factors, including the countries offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access, the allowance of dual citizenship and global...
NTPC Issues Bid To Develop Rooftop Solar Projects In Africa
Saur Energy
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NTPC Limited has issued a tender on behalf of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe to develop rooftop solar projects in the African island nation. The Indian power giant stated that the International Solar Alliance (ISA) will finance...