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FlySafair Strike Warning, Gugulethu Shooting, George Report Demand

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

South African airline FlySafair has cautioned pilots against joining a potential strike, emphasizing that participation could lead to financial penalties. […]

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Lenacapavir: Twice-Yearly HIV Prevention Breakthrough for Africa

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

A breakthrough in HIV prevention has emerged with the development of lenacapavir, an injectable drug requiring administration just twice a […]

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Trump orders release of Epstein ‘transcripts’ — RT World News

Trump Moves to Release Epstein Grand Jury Docs Amid Client List Controversy

By Ifunanya / July 18, 2025

Amid mounting scrutiny over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to release […]

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Inside the mind of America’s most unhinged war salesman — RT World News

Lindsey Graham’s Bloodlust Fuels Global Shift Away from US Dominance

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s hardline foreign policy rhetoric and legislative maneuvers are drawing scrutiny amid growing domestic political challenges and […]

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US flagship HIV and AIDS programme saved from spending cuts - for now

Senate Approves $9B Trump Cuts to Foreign Aid, Public Broadcasting

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

The U.S. Senate narrowly approved $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, advancing one of his […]

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Top NATO commander gives update on Patriots for Ukraine — RT World News

Germany Accelerates US Patriot Missile Delivery to Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

NATO’s top military commander in Europe, U.S. General Alexus Grynkewich, has confirmed plans to expedite the delivery of American-made Patriot […]

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Uganda Urged to Boost Local Funding for SRHR, HIV Amid Donor Cuts

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

Ugandan health advocates are urging the government to prioritize local funding for sexual and reproductive healthcare, as reduced foreign aid […]

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Rent-a-crowd CEO lifts lid on US protest industry’s ‘dirty secrets’ — RT World News

Paid Protest Realities: Swart Reveals Incentivized Activism Tactics

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

The presence of paid demonstrators at U.S. political rallies and protests reflects broader trends of “incentivized activism,” according to Adam […]

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Somalia Drought Crisis: Cabinet Rushes Aid to Awdal Region

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

The Somali government has launched an urgent response to a deepening drought crisis in the country’s northwestern Awdal region, with […]

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Rare dinosaur skeleton sells for $30 million at Sotheby's 'Geek Week' auction

Dinosaur Skeleton Sells for $30M in Sotheby’s Geek Week Auction

By Ifunanya / July 17, 2025

A record-breaking juvenile dinosaur skeleton and a rare Martian meteorite headlined Sotheby’s Geek Week auction in New York this week, […]

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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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