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Dubai airport tests new screening tools to keep liquids and laptops in bags
The National News
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Removing liquids exceeding 100 millimetres and laptops from hand luggage at Dubai International Airport may soon become a thing of the past amid trials of new technology for faster security checks. DXB is testing new screening equipment and...
Conservationists turn to art to protect wildlife
Independent (Uganda)
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October 28, 2024
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPEDENDENT | Conservationists from different African countries have converged in Jinja City to brainstorm on the various forms of art that are key to defending the rights of wild animals. Conservationists say that several...
UK ready to return migrants to France as 'one-in, one-out' deal comes into force
The National News
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The detention of migrants arriving in the UK on small boats is set to begin after a deal with France was ratified. The agreement, which has now been approved by the European Commission, means the UK will be able to send migrants back to France in...
How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Drug Development
BioPharma Dive
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Independence Stadium pitch fails to meet CAF requirements to host Gambia, Comoros clash
The Point
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According to Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS), they received a letter from CAF dated 24th October 2024 and the subsequent visit by CAF stadium facilities inspector. The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) recently communicated a formal letter that...
Gujarat High Court orders arrest of EU sanctioned ship ‘Conico Atlas’
ETInfra.com
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August 5, 2025
The Memorandum of Agreement specifically provided that neither party is subject to any of the sanctions and further the seller warranted that the vessel is not a designated ship. MUMBAI: The Gujarat High Court on Monday ordered the arrest of a...
AFRIMA Partners Stakeholders to Actualise AU’s Vision on Creative economy
The Will
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October 21, 2024
October 21, (THEWILL) – As one of the institutions championing positive change in the global entertainment industry, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of Africa’s creative economy by partnering with...
Nigeria among African nations with governance decline since 2014
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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October 24, 2024
Nigeria has been ranked among the African countries that have experienced the most substantial decline in governance performance since 2014 over the past decade, according to the 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) on Wednesday. IIAG,...
News24 | SA governance in 'slowing deterioration', Ibrahim Index finds
News24
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October 23, 2024
The Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) has categorised South Africa as being in a state of "slowing deterioration" over the past decade. (Lisa Hnatowicz/Foto24/Gallo Images/Getty Images) South Africa has slowed its deterioration over the...
Mo Ibrahim Foundation releases 2024 African Governance index
The New Dawn Liberia
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October 23, 2024
London, 23 October—The Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released the 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG), the latest iteration of the biennial dataset assessing governance performance and trends in 54 African countries from 2014 to 2023....
AFRIMA partners stakeholders to actualise AU’s vision on creative economy
Eagle Online
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October 12, 2024
As one of the institutions championing positive change in the global entertainment industry, All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of Africa’s creative economy by partnering with critical stakeholders to...
Madagascar Closes Borders with Comoros Amid Cholera Outbreak
Sada Elbalad
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October 20, 2024
Sun 20 Oct 2024 | 06:56 PM Madagascar has decided to close its borders with the Comoros in response to a sharp rise in cholera cases in the island nation and the ongoing outbreak in East Africa. This move, announced by Madagascar's government on...
Melhores Casas De Apostas Esportivas No Brasil
Latestly
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August 1, 2025
Após análise minuciosa do mercado brasileiro, posso afirmar que as melhores casas de apostas revolucionaram completamente o cenário esportivo nacional! As melhores casas de apostas como Coin Casino lideram com inovação blockchain, oferecendo...
Island hopping: Why Azerbaijan’s meddling in the Comoros should worry the EU
European Council on Foreign Relations
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October 18, 2024
Cover image: picture alliance / ASSOCIATED PRESS | Valery Sharifulin Last month, the Azerbaijani government hosted a conference on the “illegal occupation of Mayotte by France”. It was a curious gathering: over a dozen activists from the Comoros,...
Top 10 African countries with the smallest government debt mid-2024
Business Insider Africa
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October 18, 2024
While some countries in the region have accumulated large debt, others have made efforts to keep their debt levels low. The Africa Pulse report by the World Bank, released in October 2024, sheds light on the importance of keeping government debt...
Most of the players are not hungry – Skyy FC owner Wilson Arthur on Black Stars' poor form
Ghana Soccer Net
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October 17, 2024
Skyy FC owner Wilson Arthur has voiced his concerns over the lack of hunger and commitment within the current Black Stars squad, which he believes is contributing to their poor performances. Despite Ghana's wealth of talent, the national team has...
DPI is taking stage as India’s digital model is shaping global governance
Biometric Update
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October 6, 2024
Governments worldwide are increasingly prioritizing the development of robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), in a shift that comes in response to a pressing need for effective service delivery, enhanced citizen engagement, and improved...
Govt vows to up its game in arts sector
NewsDay Zimbabwe
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Govt vows to up its game in arts sector GOVERNMENT says it will up its game to improve the situation in the arts sector. Sports, Arts and Culture minister Kirsty Coventry said this in Parliament while responding to written questions from...
Russia, the New Frontier for African Tourism
The News Chronicle
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July 28, 2025
Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to implement ‘visa-free regime’ with all African countries, but too much symbolism has characterized its policy towards Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the ‘visa-free regime’ for Africa aimed...
What big money has done to US politics
The National News
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American political parties are in disarray. Instead of being the engines that organise and drive the country's politics, their roles have been supplanted by partisan social media influencers, non-profit political groups, super political action...