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"Great economic potential in Africa": five African leaders have lunch with Trump
US President Donald Trump opened his White House lunch with African leaders, says "there's a lot of anger on your continent." The surprise meeting with the leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau comes as the Trump...

Édouard Mendy becomes patron of school in Senegal
4On the 31st of May, former Stade Rennais and Chelsea FC goalkeeper Édouard Mendy (33) travelled to his parents’ hometown of Keur Massar in Senegal, where he was inaugurated as the patron of the Yakar School. The Yakar School, built by the...

Business Owner, U.S. State Department Worker who Traveled the World, Gregorius Johannes Pot, Passes
Johan enlisted in the Dutch Merchant Marine for 17 years during which time he sailed the seven seas, dropping anchor at ports all over the world. While an officer in the Merchant Marine, he met the love his life, Catharina (Tineke), in 1965. They...

What Senegal's win over England means a year before the World Cup: 'We have arrived'
Thomas Tuchel’s stern glare in his post-match press conference betrayed his frustration. His England side had been deservedly beaten 3-1 by Senegal in Nottingham on Tuesday. Not only that — the visitors’ celebrations had reached his ears. “You...

Liverpool star Curtis Jones laps up the sunshine on his holidays with partner Saffie Khan just days after disappointing end to the season with England
Jones featured in both of the Three Lions' matches over the international break The 24-year-old is on a deserved break after winning the league with Liverpool LISTEN: Was 'Fergie Time' real? Veteran Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg reveals...

President Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cuts
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts. Trump said he sees “great economic potential in...

Three contracts do not tell full Everton story as exciting plan for future takes shape
Everton’s summer business to date has showcased the dual ambitions of a club trying to chart a safe pathway to an exciting future. Under Sean Dyche and David Moyes, the club regularly fielded one of the oldest starting elevens in the Premier...

Trump pivots US policy toward Africa from aid to trade in meeting with African leaders
President Donald Trump has signaled a major shift in U.S. engagement with Africa, declaring a move from foreign aid to trade during a high-level meeting with five African leaders at the White House on Wednesday. The meeting, held amid the fallout...

Culture Travels to ‘the sixth borough’ — a brief history of New York City mayors visiting Israel NYC mayors have been visiting Israel since 1951. What have they been doing there? By Clara Shapiro 6 min read
Top row, left to right: Vincent Impellitteri, Michael Bloomberg, Abe Beame, John Lindsay; Middle row: Robert Wagner Jr., William O’Dwyer, Eric Adams, Ed Koch; Bottom Row: Ed Koch, Bill DeBlasio, David Dinkins, Rudy Giuliani Photo by Getty Images...

Thomas Tuchel watches his struggling England side fall apart against a sharper Senegal team at the City Ground in Nottingham
Just a few months ago, the buzz around Thomas Tuchel taking over as England manager came with a lot of optimism. Here was a coach known for tactical brilliance, poised to inject energy and confidence into a national team that’s always carried the...
Accra Ranks Second in Africa for Costly Airport Arrival Fees
Ghana’s capital imposes the continent’s second-highest arrival fees for international passengers, according to the 2024 AFRAA Taxes and Charges Study Review. Travelers landing at Accra’s Kotoka International Airport pay $111.50 in mandatory...

Indonesia Eximbank disburses US$1.6 billion to boost export mandates
Labuan Bajo, NTT (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Export Financing Agency, Indonesia Eximbank, has disbursed IDR26 trillion (about US$1.6 billion) in financing under its Export Special Assignment Program (PKE) as of June 2025. “A total of IDR26 trillion...

Nigerians face new US visitor visa restrictions
The US State Department has announced new visa rules for Nigerians wishing to travel to the US in the non-immigrant and non-diplomat categories. The US embassy in Nigeria posted to its website on July 8 that the US would issue single-entry visas...

WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts West African leaders as region hit by U.S. aid cuts
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” at the White House as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts. Watch Trump meet with West African...

Boakai Seeks Investment Opportunities at U.S. Summit
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai is seeking to attract increased American investment in Liberia's abundant mineral resource sector, urging U. S. President Donald Trump to look Liberia’s way when it comes to investment. During a luncheon hosted by...

Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cuts
DAKAR – President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts. Trump said he sees “great economic potential in Africa” as...

5 West African leaders gather at White House
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday as the region reels from the...

Trump hosts West African leaders as region reels from US aid cuts
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a "multilateral lunch" at the White House as the region reels from the impact of U.S. aid cuts. The leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau...

Trump Hosts Five African Leaders for Investment, Trade Talks
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - U.S President Donald Trump hosted the leaders of five African countries at the White House on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, local time. The meeting was attended by President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon, President Umaro Sissoco...

Trump declares U.S. shift from 'aid to trade' as he hosts lunch with African leaders after USAID cuts
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said the U.S. was “shifting from aid to trade” in its approach to Africa, as he hosted five leaders from the continent at the White House on Wednesday. What You Need To Know President Donald Trump said the U.S....