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Leaders' Breakfast in Malabo: Africa discusses its economic integration and regional mobility
Sada Elbalad
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June 18, 2025
Wed 18 Jun 2025 | 02:27 PM The African continent turns its attention to Equatorial Guinea. On Sunday, July 13, under the patronage of H.E. Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the Malabo Leaders' Breakfast will be held, a high-level meeting also...
DR Congo, Rwanda to sign peace accord on June 27
Al Mayadeen
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June 19, 2025
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have initialed a peace agreement to end the violence in eastern DRC, with US and Qatari mediation. The Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have taken a significant step toward ending the long-running...
WAFCON 2024: Ajibade declares Super Falcons ready for battle
Daily Post
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July 5, 2025
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade has declared the team’s readiness to go all the away at the 2024 African Nations Championship, DAILY POST reports. The WAFCON 2024 finals will kick-off on Saturday (today) with hosts Morocco taking on...
Yaoundé: Didier Edoa says Cameroon’s reserves fueling half of CEMAC imports
Cameroon Intelligence Report
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June 18, 2025
Cameroon contributes between 40% and 58% annually to the foreign exchange reserves of the six CEMAC countries, according to Gilbert Didier Edoa, Secretary General in the Ministry of Finance. Edoa disclosed this figure on June 17, 2025, at the...
OPEC+ to boost crude oil production in August
United Press International (UPI)
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A gas flame is seen in the desert at Khurais oil field, about 100 miles from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. File photo by Ali Haider/EPA July 5 (UPI) -- Eight OPEC+ nations on Saturday agreed to increase their crude oil production by 548,000 barrels per...
AU Commission Appeals for Evidence-based Approach Amidst US Travel Ban
The Voice Gambia
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June 10, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi The African Union Commission appeals to the United States to approach its travel ban decision on African countries with empirical evidence, fairness, and in a manner that protects US-Africa relationships. In a statement released on...
The Queens who left riveting legacy at past WAfCON finals
Maravi Express
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July 4, 2025
* 2004–Perpetua Nkwocha (Nigeria); 2006–Portia Modise (South Africa); 2008–Genoveva Añonma (Equatorial Guinea); 2010–Stella Mbachu (Nigeria); 2012-Genoveva Añonma (Equatorial Guinea); 2014: Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria); 2016–Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné...
President Trump's new travel restrictions on 19 countries goes into effect
WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida
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June 9, 2025
President Donald Trump's proposed travel restrictions on 19 countries went into effect Monday. The new proclamation completely restricts travel for most foreigners from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea,...
Mapped: Countries With the Highest Share of International Migrants
Visual Capitalist
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June 18, 2025
Countries With Highest Proportion of International Migrants This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. The number of...
Trump reportedly considering new Africa travel restrictions
Semafor
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The Trump administration is reportedly considering extending its travel restrictions to 25 more African countries. The expansion would include Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, as well as other large nations including DR Congo, Egypt, and...
Nigerian Foreign Minister Woos US Govt With Mineral Resources In Exchange For Visa Access For Government Officials, Businessmen
Sahara Reporters
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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has signalled a strategic offer to the United States: access to critical earth minerals in exchange for easing visa restrictions on government officials. Speaking during the 54th...
Cameroon: Pilgrims of Hope and the diplomacy of proximity
Vatican News
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June 9, 2025
In the context of the celebrations of the Jubilee Year, on 9 June, the Roman Curia, Apostolic Nuncios, and the Governorate gathered at St Peters’ in Rome for their celebration. Ahead of this event, the Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial...
President Trump's travel ban on nationals from 12 countries now in effect
CBS Dallas - Texas
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The new proclamation, which Mr. Trump signed last week, applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. It also imposes heightened restrictions on...
President Trump’s New Travel Ban: What You Need to Know
Immigration Impact - Washington D.C.
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June 9, 2025
The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. Eight years ago, President Trump made history by...
International News Briefs for Monday, June 9, 2025
Havana Times
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June 9, 2025
HAVANA TIMES – Here are some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, June 9, 2025. Trump Deploys National Guard to L.A. as Protests Continue over Militarized ICE Raids Jun 09, 2025 In defiance of local officials,...
Trump administration may add 25 more African countries to travel ban
BusinessLIVE
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Most (25) of the countries that could face a full or a partial ban if they do not address these concerns within the next 60 days are African: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Cameroon, Ivory Coast,...
Trump administration weighs adding 25 African countries to travel ban
Times LIVE
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Most (25) of the countries that could face a full or a partial ban if they do not address these concerns within the next 60 days are African: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Cameroon, Cote D'Ivoire,...
Hoteliers anticipate positive impact of US-Africa Business Summit
Ver Angola
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The president of the Angolan Hotel and Resorts Association (AHRA), Ramiro Barreira, said that the sector is prepared to respond and accommodate the high number of participants at the meeting, reporting that the capital has more than 15,000 beds...
Europe's risky war on Russia's 'shadow fleet'
Responsible Statecraft - Washington D.C.
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June 16, 2025
The news of Wagner’s withdrawal was not surprising, as the handover process began almost immediately after Prigozhin’s death in August 2023. But much of the “withdrawal” is closer to a bureaucratic reorganization. Whole Wagner units with their...
President Donald Trump’s new travel ban set to take effect amid escalating tension over immigration enforcement
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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June 8, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries is set to take effect Monday amid escalating tension over the president’s unprecedented campaign of immigration...