Africa
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Breaking News
Kamala vows to 'double down' on billions of dollars of US investment in Africa
Kamala Harris has pledged to ‘double down’ on efforts to bring billions of dollars in US investment to Africa – as she announced a $1billion program on the continent to target the empowerment of African business women. The vice president began her African tour on Sunday in Ghana before flying to Tanzania’s commercial capital Dar es Salaam, where she is…
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Conservatives mock Kamala Harris over claims blundering VP has finally 'found her footing' in Africa
Kamala Harris has been mocked by conservatives for a gushing Politico profile charting her three nights in Ghana, with one calling the fawning report ‘hilarious’ and another ridiculing her giddy, mangled speech. Harris landed in Ghana on Sunday, and left on Wednesday evening for Tanzania – the second stop on her three-nation tour. From Tanzania she will go to Zambia.…
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Military
India trying to export weapons to African Nations
Cairo: Hani Kamal El-Din – Army chiefs or their representatives from 31 African nations are being showcased the capability of the Indian industry at the maiden India Africa Army Chiefs Conclave in Pune. The visiting delegations are being given demonstrations of available systems like artillery guns, armoured vehicles, radars, simulators and ammunition as part of a strong pitch for India…
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Sports
Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers round-up: Algeria secure qualification with victory over Niger
Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers round-up: Algeria secure qualification with victory over Niger, Liverpool’s Naby Keita scores for Guinea and Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey doesn’t feature for Ghana due to ‘small injury issue’ Algeria have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Niger 1-0 Liverpool’s Naby Keita scored in Guinea’s 3-2 victory against Ethiopia Ghana drew 1-1 versus…
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USA
Kamala Harris lands in Ghana on a mission to get Africa to ‘expand their options’ beyond China
Kamala Harris landed in Ghana on Sunday to begin a three-nation African tour designed to counter the growing influence of China on the continent. Accompanied by her husband Doug Emhoff, Harris was greeted at the airport by a group of brightly-clad dancers performing traditional welcome dances. Senior administration officials, previewing her visit, said Harris will be asking the leaders not…
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Wagner mercenaries refocus on Africa after huge losses in Ukraine amid fall-out with Putin
Russia’s Wagner group is reportedly now turning its focus to Africa after suffering heavy losses in Ukraine amid the mercenary group boss’ fall-out with Vladimir Putin. Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of the group, has been in a long-running dispute with the Kremlin, particularly with defence minister Sergei Shoigu. He has accused Shoigu of blocking the supply of ammunition and personnel to his…
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Mysterious Wagner Group to ‘refocus’ from Ukraine to Africa as tide turns against Putin
Tensions have increasingly escalated between the group and Putin, who they say is denying them adequate ammunition and manpower. The mysterious Wagner Group is reportedly set to refocus efforts away from Ukraine amid an ongoing dispute with Vladimir Putin. Yevgeny Prigozhin – who some have tipped to be Putin’s likely replacement should he be removed from the Kremlin – will…
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Charles Spencer shares clip of sheep at Althorp – while his daughter preps for South Africa wedding
Charles Spencer shared a clip of sheep at his Northamptonshire home yesterday on Twitter – as his daughter Lady Amelia prepares to tie-the-knot in South Africa. Source of data and images: dailymail
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Today News Africa reporter calls White House press room a 'disgrace'
A Cameroonian journalist has accused the White House of racism, accusing press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre of ignoring him and explaining why he berated her on Monday in front of the cast of Ted Lasso. Simon Ateba, a correspondent for Washington DC-based Today News Africa, said he had been waiting for seven months to ask a question. He told Karine Jean-Pierre…
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Arabic news
The CEO of the Labor Market Regulatory Authority receives a member of the House of Commons and Shadow Minister for the Middle East and North Africa in the United Kingdom
The CEO of the Labor Market Regulatory Authority receives a member of the House of Commons and Shadow Minister for the Middle East and North Africa in the United Kingdom
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