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Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?
Al Jazeera
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July 11, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has drawn mockery after he complimented the president of Liberia for speaking English “beautifully”, even though it is the country’s official language. “Such good English, where did you learn to speak so...
AC Milan obsessed about signing 24-year-old Chelsea star who could be available for €50 million: Reports
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
AC Milan are reportedly keen on signing Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson this summer. According to Alfredo Pedulla and Matteo Moretto (via We ain't got no history/SB Nation), the Italian giants have enquired about the situation of the Senegalese...
Trump touts US arms to African leaders
Colorado Star
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The president claimed recent strikes in Iran were evidence of the reliability of American-made weapons US President Donald Trump has urged African leaders to increase defense spending and buy more American weapons, claiming they are "the best...
Africans accuse Trump of chasing minerals and mocking their presidents
Modern Ghana
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People across Africa have hit out at this week's high-profile summit between Donald Trump and five African leaders, saying the US president showed little respect during a White House lunch and is only chasing the continent's minerals. Five heads...
Nigeria has ‘enough problems’ and can’t take deportees from US, minister says
Capital FM Kenya
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July 11, 2025
Nigeria’s foreign minister says the country will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees from the US, following visa curbs and threats of tariff hikes. Yusuf Tuggar told privately-owned Channels TV that...
Chelsea star refuses to join Strasbourg on loan, Blues now plan to send his teammate to Ligue1 club: Reports
Sportskeeda
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July 11, 2025
Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen has refused to move to Strasbourg on loan this summer, according to L'Equipe. The Danish shot-stopper joined the Blues from Valencia in the summer of 2024, but struggled for game time under Enzo Maresca. Robert...
Trump’s Pacific and Africa strategies: A critical minerals gamble to counter China
Natural News
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October 7, 2025
Trump’s Pacific and Africa strategies: A critical minerals gamble to counter China Trump’s executive order prioritizes seabed mining in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ) through partnerships like Nauru to reduce reliance on China. U.S. summit...
Senegalese navy has intercepted 201 migrants from West Africa
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 10, 2025
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the western part of the country, authorities… DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The Senegalese navy intercepted 201 West African migrants in the western part of the country,...
Nigeria says US pressuring Africa to accept Venezuelan deportees
The Gazette - Colorado
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By MacDonald Dzirutwe LAGOS (Reuters) -Nigeria's foreign minister said the United States was pressuring African countries to accept Venezuelan deportees, some straight out of prison, but Africa's most populous country could not accommodate them...
The six critical actions Africa must take to stop the deadly trade in fake, substandard medicines
IOL
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Professor Eliangiringa Kaale|Published 11 minutes ago 4min The time for half-measures and empty promises has passed. African governments must take immediate, decisive action to combat the proliferation of substandard and falsified medical products...
After Trump’s remarks to Liberian president, Nigerian official excited Tinubu wasn’t invited
Premium Times
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July 11, 2025
A Nigerian official, Rachel Kufre Nse, has expressed joy that US President Donald Trump did not invite President Bola Tinubu to the White House like other African presidents invited by Mr Trump. Ms Nse, a member of Nigeria’s North Central...
Prebendal rule and the democracy challenge in Africa
Daily Trust
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July 11, 2025
The post 1990 return of democracy in Africa skipped many countries that had established successful dictatorships that stood firm. In Equatorial Guinea, the 82-year-old dictator, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, has been in power since 1979, making...
Liberia: War Crimes Court Office Submits Roadmap to President Boakai With 2026 Start Date for Economic Crimes Court
Front Page Africa
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July 11, 2025
Jallah Barbu, executive director of the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court of Liberia at a national transitional justice stakeholders’ meeting. Credit: Anthony Stephens/New Narratives. The Office of the War and Economic Crimes Court has...
world Trump presses African leaders to take deported migrants, sources say
Asiaone
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July 11, 2025
MONROVIA — The Trump administration this week pressed five African presidents to take in migrants from other countries when they are deported by the US, two officials familiar with the discussions told Reuters on Thursday (July 11). The plan was...
Senegal Dumps Akon’s $6bn Wakanda-Inspired City Project
New Telegraph
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July 10, 2025
Senegal has cancelled Akon’s $6 billion plan to build a futuristic “Akon City” on the country’s Atlantic coast, after years of inaction and missed payments by the Senegalese-American singer, Bloomberg reports. The project, first announced in 2020,...
Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa
KION - California
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July 9, 2025
By Mitchell McCluskey and Larry Madowo, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the...
EU: Nigeria Should Lead Africa in Women’s Political Representation, Not Lag Behind
Arise News
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July 11, 2025
The European Union (EU) has said Nigeria is capable of playing leadership role in advancing the cause of women participation in democratic governance, especially in Africa. Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and the ECOWAS,...
Senegal scraps Akon's $6bn Wakanda-inspired city project
Nigerian Eye
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July 10, 2025
Senegal has cancelled Akon’s $6 billion plan to build a futuristic “Akon City” on the country’s Atlantic coast, after years of inaction and missed payments by the Senegalese-American singer, Bloomberg reports. The project, first announced in 2020,...
Veep hails Copper Queens after thrilling victory over Senegal
News Diggers
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July 11, 2025
VICE President Mutale Nalumango has showered praise on the Copper Queens following their electric 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in a Group A encounter at the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. In what...
EU: Nigeria Should Lead in Women Representation in Africa
This Day
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July 11, 2025
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The European Union (EU) has said Nigeria is capable of playing leadership role in advancing the cause of women participation in democratic governance, especially in Africa. Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to...