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DRC: New Inga 3 development programme prioritises communities
ESI Africa
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June 6, 2025
The largest energy project to be undertaken in the the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – a third hydropower plant at the Inga Dam complex – has received a timely financial injection, with the first part aimed at investments in local people,...
João Lourenço present at the funeral ceremonies of Pope Francis, from where he left for Egypt
Ver Angola
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According to a post on the presidency's Facebook page, João Lourenço was at the headquarters of the Vatican diplomatic mission in Luanda (Nunciature) on Thursday to present condolences to the apostolic nuncio of Angola and São Tomé, Monsignor...
List of 10 poorest countries in Africa based on income, GDP per capita
TUKO
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June 5, 2025
The AfDB revised Africa’s economic growth forecast downward in its May 2025 report, cutting the 2025 and 2026 projections to 3.9% and 4.0%, respectively Economist Daniel Kathali explained that while closely related, GDP per capita and GNI per...
Biometric privacy on trial: The constitutional stakes in United States v. Brown
Biometric Update
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June 5, 2025
In January 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a ruling that may ultimately reshape the boundaries of constitutional rights in the digital age. In United States v. Brown, the D.C. Circuit held that the FBI...
Ocean is our lifeline: Why climate change is drowning small island nations and threatening us all
Asianet Newsable
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June 5, 2025
For most people, the ocean is a place for vacations, Instagram-worthy sunsets, or seafood platters. But in reality, the ocean is a life-support system for both humans and marine life. It is deeply tied to the air we breathe, the climate we live...
IKE’s on-device age assurance for vapes gets FDA approval to proceed
Biometric Update
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June 5, 2025
IKE Tech LLC has received an Acceptance Review letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) relating to a blockchain and Bluetooth-based tokenized age assurance system built into...
The Frequency School Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDSTM Title For The 195 Song Featuring The Most Nationalities
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The Frequency School co-founded by U.S. Grammy-nominated and multi-platinum music producer Maejor, Martina Fuchs, Kingsley M, Brandon Lee and Aaron Dawson produced this visionary, powerful and universal campaign and premiered...
World Bank approves funding for Inga 3 development programme
Energy Global
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June 4, 2025
The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved a US$250 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) as the first phase of a US$1 billion Inga 3 development programme. This long-term programme is a multi-phase...
HIV/AIDS Fast Facts
KMIZ ABC 17 - Missouri
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June 3, 2025
CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the origins, treatments and global response to HIV and AIDS. Facts HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. HIV/AIDS is spread through sexual...
Fourth cohort of Amujae Leaders announced by the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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May 22, 2025
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 22 May 2025: The Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Presidential Center for Women and Development (EJS Center) is proud to announce the fourth cohort of its Amujae Leaders—13 outstanding women public leaders from across Africa who are...
Top 10 African countries with the highest leap in GDP growth rate in 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 2, 2025
Despite these hurdles, some African countries are expected to experience stronger real GDP growth in 2025 compared to the previous year, indicating resilience and potential benefits. Despite these hurdles, some African countries are expected to...
UNESCO World Day of Portuguese Language celebrated
The Nation
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May 8, 2025
ISLAMABAD - Ambassador of Portugal Frederico Silva and Ambassador of Brazil Olyntho Vieira on Wednesday celebrated the Portuguese Language Day. Every 5th May is celebrated as the UNESCO World Portuguese Language Day and the Culture of the...
UNESCO World Portuguese Language Day celebrated
Associated Press of Pakistan
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May 6, 2025
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, May 06 (APP):The UNESCO World Portuguese Language Day and Culture of the Lusophone Countries is celebrated here on Monday by highlighting the global presence, cultural richness, and unifying power of the Portuguese...
2027: Between Tokenism and True Federal Character – A Northern Verdict Looms
News Diary Online
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May 25, 2025
By Dahiru Yusuf Yabo Former Commissioner, Gubernatorial Candidate, Political & Security Analyst, Publisher – Yabo International Magazine Introduction As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the Northern political bloc stands at a...
Through photography, I fulfill my purpose, giving voice to those who have none.
Portugal Pulse
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May 27, 2025
Azorean photographer Luís Godinho received recognition from the Federation of European Photographers (FEP) last April, winning the Silver Camera in the Reportage/Photojournalism category at the FEP Awards 2025. The award was presented on April 26...
CPLP: Angolan minister calls for cooperation between Portuguese, local languages
Macau Business
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May 6, 2025
Angola’s minister of culture, Filipe Zau, on Monday caled for members of Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) to make efforts to establish “concrete forms” of cooperation between Portuguese and the other languages spoken in their...
João Lourenço: Africa wants to be a strategic actor and offer solutions to itself and the world
Ver Angola
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The chef of State spoke as president in the exercise of the African Union (AU), through a pre-recorded video that was broadcast during the commemoration of Africa Day, on May 25, by African ambassadors in Portugal in Taguspark, in the municipality...
Top 10 Least Visited Countries in the World: Oceania Countries Dominate
Tempo.co
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March 13, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In 2023, France will be the most visited country in the world. Data from Statista recorded 100 million international tourist arrivals in France, further strengthening L’hexagone’s position as one of the most favorite tourist...
Obangame Express Stresses Maritime Readiness, Promotes Rule of Law
Africa Defense Forum
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May 27, 2025
Effective communication is key to ensuring the success of military training events such as Obangame Express 2025, the largest multinational maritime exercise in Western and Central Africa. The annual exercise aims to build cooperation among...
Today in the news: Bolt wants to combine taxis with ride-hailing services; Credit card frauds
Portugal Pulse
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May 26, 2025
Good morning! As the new week begins, here are the top headlines from the national newspapers available this Monday, May 26. Starting with Correio da Manhã, the headline reads “TAP spends half a million to prevent dog from flying. Flight cancelled...