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Shell gets go-ahead to drill off South Africa's west coast
Zawya
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Shell announced that it has been granted environmental authorisation to drill up to five deep-water wells off South Africa's west coast. The oil major applied for authorisation last year and plans to drill exploration or appraisal wells in the...
Dr James Orleans-Lindsay to address Africa Rising Symposium in UK
Ghana News Agency
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July 16, 2025
By Laudia Sawer Tema, July 16, GNA — Dr James Orleans-Lindsay, the Chancellor of the Cape Coast Technical University and the Executive Chairman of JL Holdings, a Ghanaian real estate company, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the...
What will the weather be tomorrow? Expect isolated rain and coastal warnings in South Africa
IOL
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South Africans can expect a mixed weather day this Thursday, with fine and warm conditions in the northeast, while isolated to scattered rain and showers are forecast over the central and southwestern regions. A Yellow Level 2 warning for damaging...
Teams intercept 89 migrants off İzmir coast
Hurriyet Daily News
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IZMIR Turkish security units have intercepted 89 irregular migrants attempting to cross the Aegean Sea illegally from the western province of İzmir, local media reported. The first group was detected off the coast of the Çeşme district at 12:30...
Midwest Amalfi: Exploring the Brawny and Beautiful Coast of Illinoia
Newcity - Illinois
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July 16, 2025
This story appeared in the July-August 2025 issue of Newcity. The Amalfi Coast is a breathtaking waterfront in Southern Italy about seventy-five miles south of Naples with seaside cliffs that recall Highway One along Big Sur in Northern...
A birthday salute to Prof Kwame Karikari, West Africa’s medi...
Modern Ghana
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By the Grace of God, Professor Kwame Karikari, founder of the award-winning Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) turns 80 on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. A renowned professor of journalism and mass communication, he is also widely acknowledged as...
Climate Action Agenda “Must Include Livestock”, Conclude West African Climate Experts At Bonn Climate Conference
Africa.com
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July 16, 2025
A new agenda to realize the urgent and untapped potential of sustainable livestock systems to address climate related shocks and fragility in West Africa and the Sahel was set out on the sidelines of recent climate negotiations taking place in...
How Mauritania-Israel normalization may boost US posture in the Sahel
Atlantic Council
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July 16, 2025
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani recently met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the sidelines of the US-Africa Summit, according to media reports, which I confirmed through sources on background. The meeting reportedly...
Talking the Tropics w/ Mike: Low pressure hugging the Gulf Coast
96.9 The Eagle - Florida
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July 16, 2025
Jacksonville, Fl. — THE TROPICS: ***** ALWAYS CHECK & RE-CHECK THE LATEST FORECAST & UPDATES! **** Tropics threats/impacts for Jacksonville/NE Florida/SE Georgia: None. The Atlantic Basin Overview: The Atlantic hurricane season is June 1st through...
New Afrikico restaurant offers West African cuisine in Hagerstown
Chambersburg Public Opinion - Pennsylvania
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Afrikico, a new West African restaurant, has opened near Hagerstown, Maryland, offering stewed meats, kebabs, and rice dishes like jollof. Owner Jacqueline Eggay Thomas, with over 30 years of cooking experience, uses fresh herbs and natural...
Africa’s Trans-Saharan Corridor gains support
Global Highways
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Support is given for Africa’s crucial Trans-Saharan Corridor route. By MJ Woof July 16, 2025 Read time: 1 min Further development of the crucial Trans-Saharan Corridor will deliver economic benefits to Algeria, Tunisia, Mali, Niger, Chad, and...
Sportdigital to show Women’s Africa Cup finals live
Broadband TV News
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July 16, 2025
As women’s football continues to gain popularity worldwide, German broadcaster Sportdigital will air live coverage of the knockout stages of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Sportdigital will air eight matches live, beginning with the...
NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard to grace the 2025 Giants of Africa Festival
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 16, 2025
Two-time NBA champion and multi-time all-star Kawhi Leonard has been added to this year's star-studded lineup for the Giants of Africa Festival 2025, which is scheduled for July 26th - August 2nd, 2025. The LA Clippers forward will mentor youth...
The South African MK party shows its support for Morocco's Autonomy Plan for the Sahara
Atalayar
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July 16, 2025
Morocco has achieved a new institutional victory with South Africa's acceptance of the Moroccan Autonomy Plan for Western Sahara proposed by King Mohammed VI of Morocco in 2007. The country's former president and MK party leader, Jacob Zuma,...
Victor Osimhen Galatasaray transfer to enter top ten most expensive African players
Transfermarkt - UK
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July 16, 2025
€75m fee rumoured ©TM/IMAGO Africa remains one of the most passionate continents in the world for football with millions of supporters following their favourite teams. The domestic leagues across Africa aren’t comparable to the top European...
Africans survived 10,000 years of climate changes by adaptin...
Modern Ghana
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Imagine living in a place where a single drought, hurricane, or mudslide can wipe out your food supply. Across Africa, many communities do exactly that – navigate climate shocks like floods, heatwaves, and failed harvests. What's often overlooked...
Viral 'white sock challenge' hits South African streets
East Coast Radio
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Social media comes with a constant stream of new challenges and trends. Some involve dances, acts of kindness, spending habits, and more. But one challenge that intrigued people was the 'white sock challenge'. This trend originated in testing the...
Resources Top 5: West Coast Silver aglow with high-grade results and strong silver price
Stockhead
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July 16, 2025
West Coast Silver is glowing in the light of high-grade results from the Elizabeth Hill project. Pic: Getty Images West Coast Silver clocks 1m at 15,071g/t silver among results from first two diamond holes at Elizabeth Hill A 2000m diamond...
Shauwn Mkhize unveils new look for Mbabane Highlanders, honouring son Andile Mpisane
Briefly
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July 15, 2025
Shauwn Mkhize appointed president of Eswatini's Mbabane Highlanders AM after Royal AM exit from the Premier Soccer League The South African businesswoman honours son Andile Mpisane by renaming club to Mbabane Highlanders AM Mkhize's actions...
A ‘New Direction’: West Coast Black News Publisher, Dr. John Warren, Elected Board Chair of NNPA
The Dallas Post Tribune - Texas
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July 15, 2025
By Tanu Henry, California Black Media Dr. John Warren of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint made his mark at the 2025 National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) annual convention in Savannah, Georgia when he became the third person from the...