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Cop Who Defied Shooting Order Refuses Transfer to Todonyang
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 11, 2025
Police Constable Hiram Kimathi has refused to comply with a transfer order after opposing a 'shoot order' issued by his superiors. Kimathi, on his social media page, stated that he was transferred from Kyumbi Police Station, near Machakos...
Is Greece in the middle of a new refugee crisis?
Deutsche Welle
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July 16, 2025
The rhetoric being used is martial: Thanos Plevris, Greece's recently appointed migration minister, has called the influx of refugees across the Mediterranean an "invasion." Several lawmakers from the ruling New Democracy party have used the terms...
Prime Minister Abiy Engages in Bilateral Talks with Nigerian Vice President
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 26, 2025 (ENA)—Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that his meeting with Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima centered on strengthening bilateral ties and addressing key African continent concerns. “This evening, I...
Wynn Las Vegas Gathers Culinary Icons, Including Ducasse And Lagasse, For A Once-In-A-Lifetime Dinner
Forbes
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Revelry food festival returns in September. Wynn Las Vegas When Wynn Las Vegas’ Revelry culinary festival arrives September 19 to 27, the hottest ticket will be the Icons Dinner, a once-in-a-lifetime meal from some of the world’s most renowned...
Set on enriching lives and driving change: Inside MultiChoice’s ESG Strategy
IOL
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As Africa’s leading entertainment platform, MultiChoice is setting a bold benchmark for corporate citizenship, not only on screens, but in communities across the continent. With the release of its 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)...
Tickets still available for Live Aid 40 tribute act festival held in Northwich
Winsford Guardian
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This Sunday marks four decades since some of the world's greatest music stars came together for the Live Aid charity concerts on July 13, 1985. Live Aid - held at Wembley Stadium in London and at Philadelphia's John F Kennedy Stadium - raised...
HOW GAMBIA MISSED THE CAF PRESIDENCY IN 1988
The Standard Gambia
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July 11, 2025
- Advertisement - Omar Sey chose country over continental football leadership In August 1987, Yidnekatchew Tessema of Ethiopia, a founding member of the Confederation of African Caf, and its president from 1972, died. Before his death Tessema had...
35 countries arrive Nigeria for 3rd CAA U18/U20 African Athletics Championship
New National Star
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July 15, 2025
BY BEN OGBEMUDIA, in ABEOKUTA The stage is set for the third edition of the CAA U18/U20 African Athletics Championship, as 35 African countries have landed in Nigeria, gearing up for the continental showdown in Abeokuta. The latest...
Comms and Branding Insights with Samuel Owusu-Aduomi: World Shea Expo 2025: A bold branding blueprint to globalise the domestic shea industry
Business and Financial Times
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July 15, 2025
In recent years, global demand for natural, ethically sourced products have surged. From beauty counters in New York to skincare shops in Tokyo, consumers are increasingly conscious of what’s in their products—and where those ingredients come...
Russia’s expanding role in Africa’s food security
Business and Financial Times
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July 15, 2025
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH As global geopolitical dynamics shift, Africa continues to recalibrate its economic partnerships, particularly with Russia. Following two high-profile Russia–Africa summits, cooperation in the area of food security emerged...
Chebet, Kipyegon break world records at Diamond League in Eugene
Xinhua News Agency
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WASHINGTON, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon smashed world records of 5000 meters and 1500 meters respectively at Wanda Diamond League meeting in Eugene, also known as the Prefontaine Classic, on Saturday. Double...
Golden memories for SSHMP’s 20th anniversary
Chicago Reader - Illinois
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July 9, 2025
When I spoke with University of Chicago cinema and media studies professor Jacqueline Stewart—also the former director and president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures and host of Silent Sunday Nights on Turner Classic Movies—about the South...
A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...
Best Things To Do In Los Angeles That Aren’t Hollywood-Related
The Travel
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July 9, 2025
Beyond the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, the sprawling city of Los Angeles shines with an ocean breeze, a rich Mexican-American culture, a cultural stronghold, and a vibrant art scene. Often referred to as LA or L.A., Los Angeles is America's...
Askari Metals Expands Gold Footprint in Africa with Nejo Project Acquisition | All Ordinaries
Kalkine Media
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July 11, 2025
Highlights,Askari Metals acquires Nejo Gold Project located within Ethiopia’s Arabian-Nubian Shield,Historical drilling revealed visible gold at DNA target among ten key exploration zones,Company to begin trenching and drilling after digitising...
Askari Metals Expands African Presence with Nejo Gold Project Acquisition | ASX 200
Kalkine Media
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July 11, 2025
Highlights,Askari Metals (ASX:AS2) secures the Nejo Gold Project in Ethiopia,Project situated within the Arabian-Nubian Shield near major gold operations,Focus now shifts to data digitisation and upcoming trenching and drilling work,Askari Metals...
AMC Conference Announces Pre-Registration
Media Update
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July 1, 2025
The African Marketing Confederation's (AMC's) annual conference has opened pre-registration. The conference will be held between Wednesday, 20 and Friday, 22 August in Ghana's Labadi Beach Hotel. "This year's AMC Conference will equip marketers...
Live Aid Was Not Without Controversy – And For Good Reason
Philadelphia Magazine
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July 9, 2025
News Why eyebrows were raised. Live Aid founder Bob Geldof in Ethiopia in January 1985 before all the controversy about Live Aid emerged (Getty Images) This story is part of our continuing coverage in honor of Live Aid Week in Philadelphia. Check...
Live Aid was of its time - but it was a day we won't forget
Telegraph & Argus
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Live Aid was underway - and we’d always remember where we were when the opening riff to Rockin’ All Over the World started up. I was serving up sausage baps at the local bakery where I had a Saturday job. Live Aid was on the radio, it was history...
Kipyegon, Chebet break world records at Prefontaine Classic
NBC Sports
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July 5, 2025
Kenyans Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet broke the women’s 1500m and 5000m world records, respectively, at the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic. Kipyegon, the three-time Olympic 1500m champion, clocked 3 minutes, 48.68 seconds to break...