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Ghana’s cookstoves fuel Africa-first carbon offset deal
Science and Development Network
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[ACCRA, SciDev.Net] Ghana has become the first African country officially to trade carbon credits under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, marking a major milestone in international climate cooperation. The country transferred 11,733 tonnes of...
2025 Club World Cup final: All you need to know, tactical analysis of both teams and how to watch
The Athletic
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July 9, 2025
The final for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup is set. After a valiant fight from teams across the globe, from South America, to the Middle East, to Africa, East Asia and Oceania, it is two European titans who collide in the showpiece final on...
Osun: Gov Adeleke renews commitment to school feeding programme, seeks partnerships
Tribune Online
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July 8, 2025
The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday renewed the state government’s commitment to enhancing the O-Meal School Feeding Programme, which was introduced in 2006. Speaking at a stakeholders’ conference held in Abuja, the...
Impact of geopolitical events on oil market should not be overstated
The National News
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The recent escalation in regional tensions sparked a sharp response across global markets, with oil prices briefly surging above $80 amid heightened uncertainty. Fortunately, the situation evolved rapidly. Nerves had calmed when a temporary...
UAE joins US, UK, Canada to toughen visa conditions on Nigerians
Prompt News Online
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July 10, 2025
This is not the best of time for Nigerians seeking visas to travel to some top western countries like the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Canada and United Arab Emirates, UAE. Recently, the mentioned countries have introduced...
Business News | Indian Trade Delegation to Visit Washington as India-US Trade Talks Enter Final Stage: Govt Sources
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): India and the United States have stepped up their trade talks, with both sides actively engaging in virtual discussions. The government sources told ANI that an Indian trade delegation will revisit Washington DC...
How Gen Z parents in the UAE are reimagining modern motherhood
The National News
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Asma Almenhali, 26, has many thoughts on screentime, which she describes as one of the most “judged” aspects of parenting. Ultimately, it’s inevitable, the Emirati mother of two daughters says. “We’re raising kids in a digital world, screens are...
Adoring pictures show the teary moment Kate Middleton broke royal protocol in the 'nicest' way at Wimbledon
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
Each year, millions of sports enthusiasts tune in to watch the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament in the world. For Kate, the Princess of Wales, the Wimbledon Championships is more than just a game; it's a 'quintessential part of the English...
Indonesia, Japan Launch Trade Training for African Countries
Tempo.co
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July 9, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with Global South countries through a training program titled South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) on Trade and Investment...
Algeria Deepens Trade Ties With Other African Countries As It Gears Up For Africa's Biggest Marketplace
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Algeria is working towards increasing its share of trade with other African countries by tapping into opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In a keynote address during the Algeria...
Double Burden of Malnutrition and Validity of Overweight/Obesity Indicators Among Students in the Democratic Republic of Congo: A Cross Sectional Study From the University of Kinshasa
Dove Medical Press
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June 28, 2025
Jean-Robert Makulo,1 Trésor Tshiswaka Mutombo,2 Ramsès Kamitalu Kabongo,3 Audace Kilolo Tunda,4 Ernest Kiswaya Sumaili,1 Christian Kisoka Lusunsi,2 Beni Beni Kasangwala,3 Christian Mulundu Lakwon,3 Benit Boluta,3 Guvanie Lubamba Mubiala,3 Tatiana...
Factbox-Trump's tariffs: What's in effect and what could be in store?
Yahoo Finance
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a global trade war with an array of tariffs that target individual products and countries. Trump has set a baseline tariff of 10% on all imports to the United States, as well as...
Trump's previous tariff push terrified world economy, he's betting this time is different
Naharnet
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When President Donald Trump last rolled out tariffs this high, financial markets quaked, consumer confidence crashed and his popularity plunged. Only three months later, he's betting this time is different. In his new round of tariffs being...
Formula of students and cricket in schools adding up
The National News
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As an only child, Denver Bopaiah was not used to hearing the word "no". However, he could not come up with a counter argument when his parents decided he should give up cricket and focus instead on academics. Fast forward three years, and Bopaiah...
Galway city restaurant Il Vicolo’s disgusting reasons for Food Safety closure
Galway Beo
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July 9, 2025
Il Vocolo, the popular Italian restaurant in Galway City was temporarily ordered to close in Juney by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Following inspections, FSAI officials discovered rodent droppings on the premises which the inspector said...
Closure of creche on RTÉ campus for ‘significant number of rodent droppings’ among 10 FSAI orders in June
Irish Independent
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Wee Care, based in Montrose House on the Dublin 4 premises, was hit with a partial closure order after a “significant number of rodent droppings” were found. The report served to the creche by the FSAI said a “grave and immediate danger to food...
EPIK Leaders Summer Academy concludes: A new generation of African leaders on the move
Business Ghana
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A springboard for a generation that is engaged, audacious, and future-ready Organized in Agadir by the newly established pan-African organization EPIK Leaders, the Summer Academy officially opened on June 23 with a ceremony bringing together 200...
Securing NATO’s southern flank (B-ROLL)
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
Ten thousand troops from NATO Allies and African partner countries recently gathered in North Africa for an exercise aimed at strengthening security against terrorism, illegal migration and piracy. Synopsis Over 50 countries – NATO Allies and...
Athletes at the heart
I News Cayman
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July 9, 2025
09 July 2025 – After the Olympic Agenda reforms pledged to put athletes front and centre, we explore how the past decade has empowered athletes across the Olympic Movement. Let’s start with a quick history lesson… In September 1981, at the XI...
Japan, South Korea, Malaysia among 14 nations facing tariffs; what might get pricier for Americans
The Economic Times
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July 7, 2025
President Donald Trump on Monday, July 7 sent letters to the leaders of 14 countries, warning them of higher tariffs on goods exported to the United States. The move is a renewed push in his trade strategy to narrow the US trade deficit and...