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2024 WAFCON Quarter-Finals: Nigeria, Morocco, South Africa Target Semis

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) reaches its quarterfinal stage this weekend, with continental heavyweights and rising contenders […]

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Trump to warn more than 150 nations of new tariffs — RT World News

Trump Alerts 150+ Nations of 10–15% Tariff Plans, Seeks Trade Concessions

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

The Trump administration has notified more than 150 nations of potential new tariffs ranging from 10% to 15% on imports, […]

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Ex-Minister Claims N$220K Farm Expenses, Denies Rape Case Bribery

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

A former Namibian minister has denied allegations that N$220,000 (approximately US$12,000) discovered during his arrest was intended as a bribe, […]

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Trump softening on China – Bloomberg — RT World News

Trump’s Softer China Trade Stance Divides Advisers on Tariff Strategy

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

The Biden administration’s efforts to recalibrate U.S.-China trade relations have exposed internal divisions, as a pivot toward diplomatic engagement clashes […]

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HIV Cure and Treatment: Bridging Global Access Gaps

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

Global efforts to combat HIV are reaching pivotal crossroads as researchers uncover new pathways toward cures while confronting persistent inequities […]

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Kenya Mourns Child Killed in Saba Saba Protests, Demands Police Accountability

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

A somber gathering in Kenya’s Kiambu County this week highlighted growing tensions over police conduct during protests, as mourners bid […]

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Assaults against US immigration officials surge by 830% — RT World News

DHS Blames Media Lies for Surge in ICE Agent Attacks

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reported a dramatic rise in violence targeting federal immigration agents, linking the […]

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Musk changed phone number after Trump row – top lawmaker — RT World News

Musk Ghosts Speaker Johnson Amid Trump Mega Bill Dispute

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson has accused billionaire Elon Musk of abruptly cutting off communication as tensions escalate over former President […]

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AI Transforms Livestock into Digital Assets for Women Farmers

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

In the sunbaked savannahs of Kenya, a loan officer snaps a smartphone photo of a cow’s face beside its owner—a […]

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CMAG Lifts Gabon’s Suspension, Monitors Democratic Progress

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) has lifted Gabon’s partial suspension from the bloc while maintaining scrutiny over the country’s […]

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UK secretly paid YouTube influencers for propaganda – report — RT World News

UK Funded Covert Propaganda via Zinc Network in EU Elections – Report

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

The UK government has channeled millions of pounds through a private contractor to secretly influence public opinion and elections in […]

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Fano Militants Attack in Amhara Kills 8, Including Children

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

A deadly assault in Ethiopia’s Amhara region has left at least eight civilians dead, including three children, with six others […]

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Nobel Laureate David Gross calls for international cooperation to prevent nuclear war

Nuclear War Prevention Demands Global Unity, Science Diplomacy: Gross

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Renowned physicist and Nobel laureate David Gross has issued a stark warning about the escalating risks of nuclear conflict while […]

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EU plan to move frozen Russian money into riskier investments is ‘expropriation’ – Euroclear — RT World News

EU’s Russian Asset Shift Risks Expropriation, Euroclear Warns

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

European Union proposals to reinvest frozen Russian sovereign assets into higher-risk ventures to fund Ukraine have drawn sharp warnings from […]

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Uganda Boda Boda Union Launches E-Motorcycles for Low-Income Riders

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Uganda’s United Boda Boda Riders Union has launched a nationwide initiative to distribute 2,000 electric motorcycles, aiming to reduce carbon […]

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Ukraine confused by Trump’s Patriot claim – general — RT World News

Ukraine Seeks Clarity on US Pledge of 17 Patriot Systems Amid Delivery Confusion

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Ukrainian officials have expressed uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s announcement that NATO countries will provide Kyiv with “17 Patriots,” […]

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Mantashe Appointed Interim Police Minister Amid Corruption Probe

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe as interim Police Minister until late […]

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Muscovites appear unconcerned by latest US threats of sanctions and weapons deliveries to Ukraine

Moscow Unfazed by Trump’s 50-Day Ukraine Sanction Ultimatum

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

Tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have escalated sharply, with Trump issuing a 50-day ultimatum […]

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Trump to slap 10% tariff on small nations including in the Caribbean and Africa

Trump’s Tariffs on African, Caribbean Nations Spark WTO Warning

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

The United States is poised to significantly escalate tariffs on imports from smaller nations, with several African and Caribbean countries […]

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France to raise taxes on the rich — RT World News

France Unveils Wealth Tax and Defense Boost to Tackle €3.3T Debt Crisis

By Ifunanya / July 16, 2025

France has unveiled a major austerity plan targeting its wealthiest citizens while boosting defense spending, sparking fierce political debate as […]

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