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IFC boosts investments amid global uncertainty
The Manila Times
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON — While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump’s threats of a global trade war, the International Finance Corp. (IFC) is dramatically ramping up its investment activities. The Washington-based IFC — the World...
CHAN 2024: Home Eagles set to start final preparation in Abuja
Daily Post
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July 4, 2025
The home-based Super Eagles will commence final preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship in Abuja next week. Head coach Eric Chelle is expected to release his list of invited players this weekend. Chelle and his backroom staff are...
Society Diary interviews... Karin Woodley
Civil Society Media
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Bit nippy now the heatwave is over, wouldn’t you say, reader? Society Diary honestly misses the worryingly high temperatures we saw at the start of the week – got so much washing done, dried in minutes – but it is probably good for the planet that...
JNIM Attacks Across Mali; Biya Faces Challengers in Cameroon: Africa File, July 3, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributor: Miles Charles Key Takeaways: Cameroon. Cameroonian President Paul Biya is facing a...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
The World Cup Is a Year Away. Will We Be Good Hosts?
New York Mag
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June 26, 2025
Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (99) attacks with the ball in the second half during the Club World Cup match between CR Flamengo and Los Angeles FC on Tuesday at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL Photo: Peter Joneleit/Icon...
A primer for the White House visit by West and Central African countries
Mail & Guardian
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July 4, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa with US President Donald Trump at the White House earlier this year. (X) A few months ago, the chairman of the Africa and Global Health Policy Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Ted Cruz,...
African U18/U20 Tourney: Nigeria eyes dominance with 110-athlete squad
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
Nigeria will present the largest team at the upcoming African U18/U20 Athletics Championships scheduled to take place in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from July 16 to 20, 2025. According to the National Sports Commission (NSC), the country will be...
Full list of countries where drivers need a permit to take a road trip
Manchester Evening News
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June 26, 2025
UK holidaymakers planning to drive while on holiday abroad may not be aware that some countries require tourists to be in possession of a international driving permit (IDP) to drive. If you fail to apply for a permit, you could land yourself in...
8 Smallest Islands in the World for Peaceful Retreats
Tempo.co
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July 2, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Exploring the planet we call home is always fascinating. These smallest islands in the world are no exception. Sometimes, the crowds can be overwhelming, and you just want to lounge in a tiny, lush haven. If the need for solace...
WAFCON 2024: A tournament in Morocco nearly forgotten could be the best one yet
The Athletic
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July 4, 2025
Three years ago, the world welcomed African women’s football with a roar. Close to 60,000 Moroccans squeezed into the 53,000-seater Stade Moulay Abdellah in Rabat to watch the women’s national team play in their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations...
IFC of the World Bank ramps up investment amid global uncertainty
Inquirer
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July 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States – While the world economy faces instability from US President Donald Trump’s threats of a global trade war, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is dramatically ramping up its investment activities. The...
Nigeria squad announcement: Chelle unveils 35-man provisional CHAN roster including Sodiq, Alimi
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 4, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has released a 35-man provisional squad for the 8th African Nations Championship, set to take place next month in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with notable inclusions such as Papa Mustapha Daniel and Sodiq Ismaila....
“I have more than just wrestling” - ‘Reug Reug’ vows to showcase his versatility in title defense vs Anatoly Malykhin
Sportskeeda
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June 27, 2025
ONE heavyweight MMA world champion 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane asserts that he is more than just a wrestler. He looks to showcase it again when he makes his first title defense later this year. The Senegalese standout is to defend the heavyweight belt...
The IOC handed Los Angeles the Olympics. Trump is weaponizing them | Jules Boykoff
The Guardian
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July 4, 2025
When the International Olympic Committee first handed Los Angeles the 2028 Summer Olympics back in 2017, IOC president Thomas Bach called it “a golden opportunity” for all involved. Fast forward to last month when Kirsty Coventry took the reins...
LOC confirms 43 countries, 937 athletes, officials
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
Nigeria parades largest delegation The Local Organising Committee (LOC) has confirmed a total of 43 countries, 937 athletes and officials for the Third African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to be held in Abeokuta, Ogun State, from...
“Now I have new fans” - ‘Reug Reug’ revels in global superstar status following world title win
Sportskeeda
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June 20, 2025
Senegalese MMA star 'Reug Reug' Oumar Kane is grateful for the enhanced popularity he has gotten after becoming world champion. It is something he truly basks in and looks to maintain moving forward. The 33-year-old Black Panther Sports/TRIPL3 MMA...
Liberia: Government Confirms President Boakai’s Invitation to U.S. Summit by Donald Trump
Front Page Africa
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July 4, 2025
Minister Piah confirmed that the invitation to President Boakai came directly from the office of Donald Trump and described it as a significant opportunity for Liberia. Monrovia – The Government of Liberia has confirmed that President Joseph Nyuma...
Winchester, Wexler, & The Story Of A Community School
New Haven Independent - Connecticut
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July 3, 2025
Maya McFadden file photo At this year's final eighth-grade promotion ceremony at Wexler-Grant, in June. Allan Appel file photo Dixwell Alder Jeannette Morrison (right), with the late former Wexler-Grant Principal Jeffie Frazier, in 2019: "There is...
110 Nigerian athletes for African Junior Championships
Punch
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July 4, 2025
Nigeria will field the largest delegation as 43 countries prepare to compete at the third African U-18/U-20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta from 16 to 20 July, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Organisers have confirmed the participation of 937...