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NOCAL Awards Scholarships to 20 Students
Liberian Observer
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The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL), under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Education Initiatives Program, has awarded scholarships to 20 outstanding Liberian students. The official signing and awarding ceremony took place on...
Gov’t, Ivanhoe Atlantic Set to Sign Landmark Rail Access Agreement
Liberian Observer
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In a remarkable breakthrough for Liberia’s mining and logistics sectors, the Government of Liberia and Ivanhoe Atlantic (formerly High Power Exploration/“HPX”) are set to sign a long-awaited Concession and Access Agreement (CAA) on Friday, July 4,...
What Trump’s ‘Good English’ Remark Really Reflects
AOL
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U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a lunch with African leaders at the White House on July 9, 2025. Credit - Win McNamee—Getty Images Donald Trump has yet to visit Africa as President. But he’s certainly left an impression. In his first...
Four million more people could die of AIDS-related causes by 2029 if US aid gap isn’t filled
El País
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July 10, 2025
The temporary suspension of PEPFAR, the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and financial cuts impacting the fight against HIV will result in millions of unanticipated deaths and infections, warns UNAIDS in its report AIDS, Crisis,...
Malawi and Colombia explore higher education collaboration
Maravi Express
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July 5, 2025
Kabwila withAmbassador Mina-Rojas * Colombia has strong commitment to international relations, particularly in education—Ambassador Mina-Rojas * Exchange programs for staff and students include in research, postgraduate training, and youth skills...
NASSCORP @50: Decades of Service to the People
Liberian Observer
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The National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary in July 2025. Since its establishment in 1975, NASSCORP has been dedicated to providing social security protection to employees in...
NOCAL awards scholarship to 20 students
The New Dawn Liberia
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July 3, 2025
Twenty university students from across Liberia have benefited from full scholarships from the National Oil Company of Liberia to complete undergraduate studies in the sciences. By: Emmanuel Wise Jipoh Monrovia, Liberia; July 3, 2025 – The National...
Commentary: Why Trump’s Africa summit matters more than you think
Orlando Sentinel - Florida
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July 10, 2025
As five African heads of state meet with President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., this week, it’s not just the summit’s agenda that deserves attention — but what it reveals about a reshaped American foreign policy. Beneath the headlines,...
Trump sends tariff letters to seven more countries
Yahoo Finance
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July 9, 2025
A group of African countries have said they will cut their tariffs on US goods, Donald Trump has claimed. He told reporters: “We treat Africa great in many different ways, including with tariffs. “Parts of Africa charge us tremendous tariffs, as...
Ambassador Yorlay Champions Youth-Led Innovation
GNN Liberia
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July 3, 2025
..At UN Financing for Development Event in Spain By Amos Harris SEVILLE, Spain – His Excellency Dr. Teeko Tozay Yorlay, Sr., a distinguished Liberian diplomat and youth advocate, delivered a fervent call for youth-driven financing and innovation...
Nagy: Why President Trump is focusing on Africa
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal - Texas
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On July 9 President Trump hosted five West African leaders to a White House lunch. This closely follows the June 27 signing in Washington of an accord between the foreign ministers of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), witnessed by...
Nigeria: NMCN inducts 365 foreign-trained nurses
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 3, 2025
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has inducted 365 foreign-trained nurses into the profession. Nursing graduates from 15 foreign institutions completed their adaptation program in 10 Nigerian universities in Bachelor of Nursing...
Choco Valle’s Homecoming Fury: WBC Strawweight Queen Defends Title vs Rocio Gaspar in Guanacaste on July 18
The Costa Rican Times
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July 4, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica’s own “Choco” Valle is set to ignite Guanacaste this summer, returning to home soil for a high-stakes showdown that promises fireworks and fierce competition. On July 18, at the rustic yet raucous Cámara de...
Wilmot Paye: Minister Reforming Mining Sector
Liberian Observer
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MONROVIA – A bold, new signboard brandishes the phrase: “Ministry of Mines and Energy.” The walls glitter with freshly painted gray and white. Just beyond the lobby, a fenced yard holds items seized from miners. Inside, lighted corridors beam with...
On a roll: Trump to host 5 African leaders this week
Responsible Statecraft - Washington D.C.
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July 8, 2025
Fresh from hosting the signing of a peace deal between the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Rwanda last month, President Donald Trump will now welcome the leaders of five African countries at the White House for a U.S.-Africa mini-summit...
Tata Power Skill Development Institute Launches Green Energy Skill Centre at Rohini
Energetica India
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July 10, 2025
Tata Power Skill Development Institute (TPSDI), the pioneering institute of excellence for training and skill development in the energy sector, has launched a Green Energy Skill Centre at Rohini, New Delhi. The Centre will impart training in...
Kofi Woods Leads National ID Card Initiative
Liberian Observer
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The government is at the verge of resuscitating the issuance of the National Biometric Identification System (NBIS–the National ID Card), and President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has named his National Security Advisor, Atty. Samuel Koffi Woods, to lead...
UNFPA, LISGIS MYS Launch State of the World Population Report 2025
Liberian Observer
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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has officially launched the 2025 State of the World Population Report in Liberia. This national ceremony, UNFPA Officer-in-Charge Leonard Kamugisha described the event as a collaborative effort with the...
Starlink launches satellite internet service in Chad to boost connectivity
SatelliteProME
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July 4, 2025
The government’s backing of Starlink highlights its belief that the technology can bypass traditional infrastructure barriers limiting internet access in Chad’s remote areas. Starlink has begun operations in Chad after completing the licensing...
The Latest: Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50%...
Dayton Daily News - Ohio
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Trump cited what he called unfair treatment of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial accused of trying to overturn his 2022 election loss, as he announced the new 50% duties on import goods from the South American nation,...