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'You have to embody the status': Meet Modou Lô, king of Senegal's wrestling scene
Modern Ghana
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For nearly six years, wrestler Modou Lô has reigned as the undisputed “king of the arena” in Senegal – a title that carries more weight than any footballing accolade in the country. Ahead of his blockbuster bout with Sa Thiès in April next year,...
Senator Rasha Kelej Welcomed Angola First Lady at the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative Summit 2025
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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September 8, 2025
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India & Luanda, Angola– Business Wire India Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 recently. It was inaugurated...
Zenith Bank fulfils N200m AfroBasket pledge to D’Tigress
Punch
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August 30, 2025
Sponsors of the Nigeria Women Basketball League, Zenith Bank, has redeemed its pledge of N200m, which was promised to D’Tigress as a reward for emerging champions of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament held in the Ivory Coast, PUNCH Sports...
Delta Vs. United Vs. Virgin Atlantic: Which Carrier Wins In Transatlantic Premium Economy?
Simple Flying
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August 30, 2025
There are many different ways travelers can fly on an airline. This includes the most affordable and common option, typically referred to as economy class, as well as several upgraded seats for a more comfortable travel experience. One of the...
North Korea’s economy grows at fastest pace in eight years: BOK report
NK News
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August 29, 2025
North Korea’s economy grew almost 4% in 2024, its fastest pace in eight years, thanks in part to stronger economic cooperation with Russia, South Korea’s central bank said Friday. According to a report by the Bank of Korea (BOK), North Korea’s...
Unity Eludes Africa in Fight Against Illicit Financial Outflow: AU Report
The Reporter Ethiopia
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August 30, 2025
Opaque business ownership data, lack of sanctions for offenders pose risks in Ethiopia African countries remain divided against the African Union-led target of curbing tens of billions of dollars of annual illicit financial outflow on the...
Clerics pray for Nigeria’s progress, peace, economic recovery
Peoples Gazette
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August 30, 2025
Some Islamic clerics have called on Muslims to offer special prayers for Nigeria’s unity, peace, progress and economic recovery. They made the call during a special Jumaat Prayers organised in commemoration of the Islamic New Year in Sokoto on...
Islamic New Year: Yagawal, Clerics Call For Prayers For Nigeria’s Economic Recovery
New Telegraph
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August 30, 2025
A renowned Islamic scholar, Prof. Abubakar Yagawal, and other clerics on Friday called on Muslims to offer special prayers for Nigeria’s unity, progress, and economic recovery. Yagawal, a commissioner in the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria...
North Korea Posts Fastest Economic Growth in Eight Years, Fueled by Russia Ties and War-Driven Industries
[your]NEWS
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August 30, 2025
By Gloria Ogbonna South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), announced on Friday that North Korea’s economy expanded by 3.7 percent in 2024, marking its fastest pace of growth in eight years. The estimate highlights an unexpected...
Get on Stage During Austin’s Most Interactive Trivia Experience
Austin Monthly Magazine - Texas
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September 8, 2025
Although many trivia nights center around music, they’re often marked by the sound of silence. Isolated groups strain their ears to hear snippets of a song. Hunched over tables, participants gently whisper as they scribble guesses on pieces of...
FG Unveils Post Harvest Systems Transformation Programme
TVC News Nigeria
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September 8, 2025
In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, to eradicate poverty, attain Food and Nutrition Security, Economic Growth as well as reduce Postharvest losses, Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious Nigeria Postharvest...
North Korea’s Economy Surges to 8-Year High — Thanks to Military Ties with Russia
Breitbart
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August 29, 2025
South Korea’s central bank, the Bank of Korea (BOK), estimated on Friday that North Korea’s economy grew by 3.7 percent in 2024, its fastest rate of growth in eight years. BOK analysts said much of this growth was due to North Korea’s deepening...
Hidden debt is strangling Senegal
El País
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August 30, 2025
To take a break from the heat, Abdoulaye Ba sits on one of the benches that adorn Dakar’s West Corniche. The promenade is just a few feet away from the sea. Over the past two decades, this coastal avenue, where thousands of young people play...
Highlights and goals of Sudan 1 (2) - (4) 1 Senegal in African Nations Championship
VAVEL
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August 29, 2025
End of transmission ¡We are leaving! It has been a pleasure to bring you the coverage of the exciting match between Sudan vs Senegal for the third place in the African Nations Championship. We appreciate your company and passion for football. Keep...
Gambia’s business guru Saul Frazer eyes GCCI leadership
The Point
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Running under the theme “A Stronger Chamber for a Resilient Economy,” Frazer says his candidacy is about giving businesses from small street vendors to large corporations the tools and voice they need to thrive. “The private sector is the backbone...
Nicolas Jackson at centre of Bayern row after details of Chelsea transfer leaked
The Mirror
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September 8, 2025
Nicolas Jackson's representatives have hit back at Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness after he publicly leaked details of the player's transfer and suggested that the forward's loan move from Chelsea would "never" be made permanent. Jackson's move to...
Pan-African People's Studios: French Troops Have Left Senegal, But Economic Pressure Remains
MENAFN
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August 29, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) According to GASSI, its main mission has been accomplished with the departure of French troops from Senegal. However, alongside MIR, the organisation stresses that the struggle is far from over, as France's economic pressure...
Stakeholders blame insecurity in ECOWAS region on economic, financial crimes
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 29, 2025
STAKEHOLDERS in the fight against money laundering and other economic crimes in West Africa have blamed the devastating insecurity in the region on the increasing wave of financial crimes. The Doyen of Ambassadors and Cabo Verde’s Envoy to...
'If I were president': Cracks appear in Senegal's top political double act
The Standard
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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye arrives for a meeting with France's President at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on August 27, 2025. [AFP] After trading run-ins with the former government for the corridors of power, Senegal's...
Pakistan rice road show 2025 launches second leg in Abidjan, Strengthening trade ties with Côte d’Ivoire
Associated Press of Pakistan
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August 29, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 (APP): Following the successful first leg of the Pakistan Rice Road Show 2025 in Accra, Ghana, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) officially launched the...