President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to stronger ties with the Group of Seven (G7), describing the bloc as a strategic ally in key national priorities such as …
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Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar Sign Oil and Energy Deal
The governments of Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the petroleum and energy sectors. The signing ceremony took place …
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has adopted its first-ever international labour standards aimed at safeguarding workers from biological hazards in the workplace. This historic move is expected to significantly improve …
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Kenya Airways Seeks 7 Days to Resolve Gloria Incident
Kenya Airways has requested a seven-day period to address outstanding issues raised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), following a controversial incident involving a Nigerian passenger, Gloria Omisore, and …
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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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 …