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Afreximbank to recruit 250,000 workers for proposed $5 billion Textile Facility in Nigeria
Nairametrics
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June 30, 2025
The outgoing President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has disclosed that the bank plans to recruit 250,000 workers following its groundbreaking textile facility...
How does Marburg virus spread between species? Young Ugandan scientist’s photos give important clues
The Conversation
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June 28, 2025
In the shadows of Python Cave, Uganda, a leopard leaps from a guano mound – formed by bat excrement – and sinks its teeth into a bat. But this is no ordinary bat colony. The thousands of Egyptian fruit bats (Rousettus aegyptiacus) found in this...
Local Notes: Trad music workshops, remembering Christopher Lynch and double bill of drama
The Roscommon Herald
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June 12, 2025
MEN’S HEALTH WEEK EVENT Communities and organisations across County Roscommon are coming together this week, June 9th to June 15th to mark International Men’s Health Week 2025. This year’s theme 'Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Connecting for Health'...
CBE governor represents Egypt at Afreximbank’s 2025 annual meetings in Nigeria
Daily News Egypt
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June 29, 2025
On behalf of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Governor Hassan Abdalla participated in the official opening of the African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) 32nd Annual Meetings, held recently in Abuja, Nigeria. The 2025...
CBE Governor: Egypt Commits to Supporting Comprehensive Development in Africa
Sada Elbalad
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June 29, 2025
Sun 29 Jun 2025 | 08:02 PM On behalf of the Egyptian President, Hassan Abdullah, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) officially inaugurated the 32nd Annual Meeting of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) held recently in Abuja,...
Interview – Olukayode Bakare
E-International Relations
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June 28, 2025
Dr. Olukayode Bakare is an esteemed scholar specializing in international relations and sub-Saharan African politics. He earned his Ph.D. in international relations from the University of Aberdeen, UK, and has held teaching and research positions...
Gluco Tonic Complaints & Consumer Feedback (2025 Update): Natural Blood Sugar Aid Or Overhyped?
MENAFN
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May 24, 2025
(MENAFN- ACCESSWIRE) AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / May 23, 2025 / In today's world, maintaining optimal blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health and well-being. With the rising prevalence of diabetes and related health concerns, finding...
S&P 500 and Nasdaq end just shy of records as rally rolls on
Proactive USA
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June 26, 2025
4:12pm: Stocks surge toward records US stocks closed just a whisker away from all-time highs as Wall Street's summer rally gained even more steam. The S&P 500 climbed 0.8% to finish at 6,141, coming within striking distance of its February record...
Pakistan ranked among top emerging economies
Gulf Today
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June 28, 2025
Pakistan has been ranked among the world’s top emerging economies following a significant drop in its default risk in a major boost to investor sentiment and international credibility. According to a new report by the globally renowned financial...
AU-IBAR Leads Drive to Safeguard Donkeys With New Continental Strategy
Capital FM Kenya
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June 26, 2025
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, Jun 26 – Africa has taken a major step toward safeguarding the future of its donkey population, as leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the continent gather in Abidjan for the Second Pan-African Donkey Conference...
Free unrestricted access to Gaza: Reporters without Borders & CPJ issue open letter
Sabrang India
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June 10, 2025
Two media organisations, Reporters without Borders and Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have called for immediate, independent, and unrestricted international media access to Gaza and for full protection of journalists who continue to report...
'Nothing short of spectacular': ESA's Biomass satellite releases 1st views of Earth from orbit (photos)
Space.com
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June 23, 2025
VIENNA, AUSTRIA — An exclamation of awe, excitement and cheers erupted today at ESA's Living Planet Symposium as a striking new window into Earth's forests, deserts and glaciers opened with the release of the first images from ESA's Biomass...
MF Brings Together 14 1st Ladies
Business Ghana
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Link to Live Stream of Inaugural Session of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025: https://apo-opa.co/3G1Afxo Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th...
Harambee Stars chase first win under McCarthy
The Standard
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Harambee Stars' head Coach Benni McCarthy instruct players against Gabon in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at The Nyayo National stadium, March 23, 2025. Gabon won 2-1. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Benni McCarthy will be chasing his first...
Service Above Self: Reaching across the globe
Medicine Hat News
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June 25, 2025
By Kitt Brand on June 25, 2025. Yep. It’s true, there are some pretty well-known folks who are or were active Rotarians. A few that come to mind: Neil Armstrong, whose foot was the first on the moon; Friedrich Bergius, German Nobel Prize winner;...
Open letter from media and press freedom organisations on Gaza access
World Association of News Publishers
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June 5, 2025
WAN-IFRA has joined more than 130 global leaders of news and press freedom organisations to call on world leaders, governments, and international institutions to act immediately to ensure journalists from outside Gaza are given immediate,...
Cameroon earns over 35 billion FCFA in dividend from BEAC
The Guardian Post
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Gabon smiled home with 17.06 billion; while Equatorial Guinea went away with 13.05 billion FCFA. The Republic of Chad and the Central African Republic, CAR, led from the bottom with 9.04 billion and 8.02 billion FCFA, respectively. Management...
New GEF financing propels progress to 2030 goals
Global Environment Facility
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This press release is available in French and Spanish. Approved Trust Fund projects include efforts to remove mercury from industrial processes and skin lightening products; buoy ocean and freshwater health through collaborative governance;...
CPJ, other media leaders call for unrestricted access to Gaza for journalists
Premium Times
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June 5, 2025
New York, June 5, 2025—More than 130 global leaders of news and press freedom organizations called on world leaders, governments, and international institutions on Thursday to act immediately to ensure journalists from outside Gaza are given...
Top 5 African countries that produced the most oil in May 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 26, 2025
According to the latest OPEC report, the month of May saw the OPEC Reference Basket (ORB) fall by $5.36, or 7.8%, month on month (m-o-m), to $63.62/b. Additionally, the ICE Brent front-month contract fell by $2.45, or 3.7%, month on month to...