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Merck Foundation CEO and First Ladies of Africa to Call for Action to Build Healthcare and Media Capacity, Break Infertility Stigma and Support Girl Education in 2026 and Beyond
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 1, 2025
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Monrovia, Liberia – Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June....
Erdoğan receives Gabon President Nguema in Ankara
Sabah
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July 31, 2025
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday met with Gabon President Brice Oligui Nguema in the Turkish capital, Ankara. Erdoğan welcomed his Gabonese counterpart with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex. Delegations from Gabon and...
Details of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s Marseille medical revealed
Get French Football News
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July 29, 2025
16Olympique de Marseille fans will have to wait a little longer for the return of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (36). The forward was scheduled to attend his medical and sign his contract with the club on the 22nd of July. However, this was delayed...
Tendai Ndoro Laid to Rest as Twin Brother’s Grief Moves Zimbabwe
Briefly
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August 26, 2025
Zimbabweans gathered in Bulawayo to honour Tendai Ndoro with tributes that spanned the city’s key football landmarks The striker’s death has drawn national attention, with his twin brother’s grief capturing hearts online Ndoro’s legacy extends...
MF summit brings together 14 1st ladies
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (http://www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was...
DEME delivers another strong performance
Dredging Today
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August 26, 2025
DEME Group today announced its half-year 2025 results, delivering strong performance across key business areas. Photo courtesy of DEME The company’s Dredging & Infra sector continued working on global capital dredging, maintenance, and major...
BeyondTrust Launches Secrets Insights to Secure Non-Human Identities Amid Rising AI Threats
Security Review
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As part of its partnership with INTERPOL, Kaspersky has recently participated in the law enforcement agency’s operation, known as Serengeti 2.0, to combat cybercrime across the African continent. Focused on several criminal activities which target...
Serengeti 2.0: Kaspersky Supports INTERPOL-Led Action Leading To Over 1,200 Arrests
MENAFN
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August 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) As part of its partnership with INTERPOL, Kaspersky has recently participated in the law enforcement agency's operation, known as Serengeti 2.0, to combat cybercrime across the African continent. Focused on several criminal...
Julius Malema urges African Leaders not to bow down to Donald Trump, earns criticism and compliments
Briefly
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August 25, 2025
Julius Malema has urged African leaders not to be tempted by Donald Trump's influence The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and its leader have often criticised the United States of America South Africans shared their thoughts on Malema's statement,...
TESDA NE showcases partner agencies’ services on 31st National Tech-Voc Da
Punto Central Luzon
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August 25, 2025
CABANATUAN CITY (PIA) — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Nueva Ecija highlighted the services of government agencies and financial institutions during the 31st National Tech-Voc Day. TESDA Provincial Director Alvin...
Trump Administration Wants to Banish Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda
The Intercept
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August 25, 2025
The Trump administration announced Monday it was processing Kilmar Abrego Garcia for expulsion to Uganda, threatening to banish him to the United States’ growing network of deportee dumping grounds for the second time. Abrego Garcia, a native of...
Kaspersky Supports INTERPOL’s Operation Serengeti 2.0
Channel Post Middle East & Africa
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August 25, 2025
As part of its partnership with INTERPOL, Kaspersky has recently participated in the law enforcement agency’s operation, known as Serengeti 2.0, to combat cybercrime across the African continent. Focused on several criminal activities which target...
Iraq turns to floating power stations to ease electricity crisis
The National News
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Iraq has recently turned to a swift and pragmatic response to its chronic electricity shortages: hiring floating power stations. While this intervention will alleviate immediate pressure on the crippled national grid, the real test will be whether...
East Africa’s upgraded stadiums spark a robust vision for sports tourism
Independent (Uganda)
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August 25, 2025
Kasarani during reconstruction Co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) convenes Africa’s most skilled footballers to East African pitches. The tournament has catalyzed a reimagining of sports tourism...
Global report: The 10 most difficult countries for workers in 2025
Business Insider Africa
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August 25, 2025
ChatGPT said: The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) 2025 Global Rights Index paints a stark picture of the worsening state of workers’ labour rights and democratic freedoms worldwide. With average country ratings declining in three of...
Africa’s oldest president survives court challenge, set to run for 8th term at 92
Business Insider Africa
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August 25, 2025
Cameroon’s constitutional court has cleared President Paul Biya to stand in the October 12 elections, rejecting an attempt to block the 92-year-old leader from seeking an eighth term in office. The ruling extends Biya’s nearly 43 years in power...
Scientists identify nine Nigerian plants with powerful anticancer effects
AOL
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Nigerian food plants show promise in cancer therapy through natural compounds that fight tumors and reduce inflammation. (CREDIT: Shutterstock)Cancer remains one of the most serious health threats across the globe. In Nigeria, it grows more urgent...
The History of The New Yorker’s Vaunted Fact-Checking Department
The New Yorker
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August 25, 2025
I turned in this piece with seventy-nine errors. Anna, the fact checker who fixed them, has been a member of The New Yorker’s checking department for six years. I enjoy working with Anna, which is good, because being checked by Anna involves maybe...
Wisconsin researchers listen to forests to learn more about protecting them
Wisconsin Public Radio
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August 25, 2025
This story was produced in collaboration with Great Lakes Now. Once a month, researchers hike through the woods in the Baraboo Hills to check on small boxes strapped to tree trunks. The boxes hold microphones that are running 24 hours a day,...
Rare African bushmeat discoveries reported twice in a week in Detroit
United Press International (UPI)
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists encountered potentially disease ridden bushmeat twice within one week at Detroit Metropolitan Airport late last month, U.S. officials said Wednesday. Photo courtesy of U.S. Customs and...