A veteran American pilot, Captain Steve Scheibner, has suggested that a possible cockpit error by the co-pilot may have caused the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171, which killed …
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Liberia’s V.P. Jeremiah Kpan Koung in Talks with Shandong Officials Over Investment and Equipment Procurement
Shandong, China – June 18, 2025 – Liberia’s Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung is scheduled to meet with Shandong Province Governor Zhou Naixiang today amid growing interest from the Chinese …
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Mali Asserts Control Over Gold Sector Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold
Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …
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AviationInternational RelationsTransportation & LogisiticsWestern Africa
NSIB Partners ASKY Airlines to Boost Aviation Safety in West Africa
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced a strategic partnership with ASKY Airlines to promote a data-driven and preventive approach to aviation safety across West Africa. This development was …
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Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe Sign Landmark Treaty to Protect Greater Mapungubwe Conservation Area
In a major step towards regional environmental protection and cultural preservation, Botswana, South Africa, and Zimbabwe have officially signed a treaty establishing the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area (GMTFCA). This …
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Loughborough University Partners with PTDF to Expand Scholarships for Nigerian Students
Loughborough University, a top-ranking institution in the United Kingdom, has begun discussions with Nigeria’s Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to widen scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students. The focus of this …
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A Nigerian agro-allied company, Food Industrial Park Limited (FIPL), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Best Engineering Technologies, a firm based in Hyderabad, India, to offtake essential oils …
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AgricultureDevelopmentEconomyInternational RelationsINVESTMENTTrade and Commerce
Lesotho Backs Modern Agriculture Drive at China-Africa Economic Trade Expo
The Government of Lesotho is taking bold steps to modernise its agriculture sector, aiming to boost food production and create new income opportunities for rural communities. Speaking at the 4th …
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South Africa’s Government of National Unity One Year After: Has It Delivered?
Nearly one year after South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed, many citizens and political observers are asking the same question: has this historic political partnership achieved its …
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South Africa to Ratify Landmark High Seas Treaty Within a Year
South Africa has officially pledged to ratify the historic High Seas Treaty within the next year, a move that reinforces its commitment to global marine biodiversity protection. This development was …