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Harmattan hazards: How coastal west Africa can escape the Sahel’s fate
European Council on Foreign Relations
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July 10, 2025
Summary Benin, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Togo, are under pressure from two threats: jihadists and putschists. In these west African coastal states, armed Islamist groups increasingly cross northern borders, wreaking havoc. Civilian governments are...
Scouting the Grove: From Boots on the Ground to AI in the Sky
UF/IFAS
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July 9, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving agricultural landscape, staying ahead of grove health issues is more important than ever. Traditional methods of scouting for pests, diseases, and irrigation problems are effective but labor-intensive, especially on...
National dialogue calls for united front against plastic pollution
Business and Financial Times
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July 10, 2025
Stakeholders in Ghana’s environmental sector have called for urgent reforms, stronger enforcement, and clear national direction to address the growing problem of marine litter. The event, held in Accra, July 8, 2025- forms part of the three-year...
Rare pygmy hippo born in Kansas zoo offers hope for endangered species
Mongabay
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July 10, 2025
A zoo in the U.S. state of Kansas has welcomed the birth of a healthy baby pygmy hippopotamus, raising hope for a species that’s becoming rare in the wild. The yet-to-be-named male pygmy hippo calf, born June 26, is the fifth offspring of parents...
4th International Maritime Defense Conference Opens in Accra with Call for Unified Action to Secure Africa’s Maritime Borders
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 8, 2025
By Felix Coffie The 4th International Maritime Defense Conference has officially opened in Accra with a strong call for African nations to embrace technology, innovation, and coordinated action in the fight against maritime insecurity. Speaking at...
Cameroon Now Equipped with Advanced Defensive, Offensive Intelligence Capabilities – Dr. Guy Gweth
Business in Cameroon
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July 8, 2025
(Business in Cameroon) - In preparation for establishing a National Center for Economic and Strategic Intelligence in Cameroon, agents from the General Directorate of External Research, one of the country's primary intelligence agencies, received...
UAE reviews visa processs for Nigerians, bans transit applications
Daily Trust
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July 10, 2025
Stakeholders and operators in the downstream sector of the aviation industry expressed shock yesterday over the review of visa application requirements for visitors to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city. The newly updated requirements...
PIX: City lose to Juventus; Arsenal, Barcelona win
Rediff
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Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday. Juventus deal Manchester City huge blow IMAGE: Dusan Vlahovic celebrates with teammate with Kenan Yildiz after scoring Juventus' first goal against Manchester City at Allianz...
Navy to host IMDEC 2025 to tackle maritime security, boost blue economy
Business and Financial Times
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July 9, 2025
By Christabel Danso ABEAM The Ghana Navy is set to host the 4th edition of the International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC 2025) from july 8-9 in Accra. The two-day event aims to bring together over 500 high-profile...
Fisheries Minister calls for stronger maritime collaboration at IMDEC 2025
GhanaWeb
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July 9, 2025
The Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has called for deeper collaboration among African maritime stakeholders to combat illegal fishing and protect marine resources. Speaking at the opening of the 4th International...
Chinese tycoons are turning Indonesia into an aluminium giant
The Business Times Singapore
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July 10, 2025
[LONDON/SINGAPORE] Chinese tycoons are turbo-charging Indonesia’s aluminium industry with multi-billion dollar projects that rival the vast bets made on the country’s nickel riches roughly a decade ago, and threaten to shake up the global market...
2025 WAES: Regional integration crucial for West Africa’s economic future
Daily Post
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July 9, 2025
Nigeria’s regional trade dominance is hampered by infrastructure and policy issues. The 2025 West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) highlighted the need for digital identity, youth potential, and private sector partnerships to boost intra-ECOWAS trade...
Mahama Charts Bold Maritime Future at IMDEC 2025: A Renewed Vision for Regional Security and Blue Economy Growth
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 9, 2025
By Celestine Avi At the 4th International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC), President John Dramani Mahama represented by Chief of Staff Hon. Julius Debrah reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to regional maritime security, economic...
Mahama reiterates Ghana’s readiness to lead a new era of maritime security
Ghana News Agency
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July 9, 2025
By Iddi Yire Accra, July 9, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated Ghana’s readiness to lead a new era of maritime security, innovation, and prosperity. He also underscored Ghana’s commitment to regional maritime security, economic...
Attack on Ghanaian fishing vessel sparks call for regional and global maritime security cooperation
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 9, 2025
By Felix Cofie The Chief of Defence Staff, Major General William Agyapong, has called for stronger regional and international collaboration on maritime security following a recent attack on a Ghanaian fishing vessel. Speaking at the closing...
Russia coaches Ugandan medics to fight fatal epidemics
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s health agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has begun training Ugandan medical professionals as part of an initiative to strengthen Africa’s ability to fight infectious disease outbreaks. The program, launched in Kampala, follows the...
Chief of Staff pledges Naval support at IMDEC with 30 nations attending
The Herald Ghana
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July 9, 2025
By Patrick Biddah Ghana’s Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has pledged increased government support to the Ghana Navy, announcing plans to provide advanced patrol vessels and resources to boost maritime security. He made the announcement during his...
Coup Leaders Are Rewriting Their Playbook
Foreign Policy
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July 9, 2025
On April 12, 2025, the world watched as Gabonese citizens cast their ballots in the first presidential election since the fall of the Bongo dynasty, which had ruled the country for nearly six decades. But rather than marking a clean democratic...
1st Congress of Ambassadors at MSU Held
Business Ghana
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On June 29, 2025, the First Congress of Ambassadors of the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University took place in Moscow. The event was organized by the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University with the support of the...
Africa wants its critical minerals to yield jobs, not just dollars
Mint
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July 9, 2025
Nearly half of Africa’s 54 countries—from Angola to Zimbabwe—have restricted or banned raw-material exports over the past two years, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Zimbabwe, Africa’s top producer of...