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France eliminates permanent army existence in West Africa
MENAFN
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July 19, 2025
(MENAFN) France has officially ended its permanent military presence in West Africa by withdrawing troops from its last two bases in Senegal, concluding a presence that spanned over 60 years. This move aligns with a broader trend among former...
Trump hosts high-profile meeting with leaders from five West, Central African nations
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) On July 9, 2025, US President Donald Trump hosted a high-profile meeting at the White House with leaders from five West and Central African nations — Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal. Presented as a fresh chapter in...
EU nation ‘denies entry’ to African basketball players
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN) Mali has accused the Czech Republic of refusing entry visas to its under-19 women’s basketball team, preventing the African champions from participating in an international tournament in Brno. In a statement on Monday, Mali’s Foreign...
Agriculture on launch of 2nd phase of Africa Phytosanitary Programme
South African Government
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June 24, 2025
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, represented by the Department of Agriculture, launched the second...
Agriculture on Train-the-Trainer Conference strengthening Africa’s phytosanitary systems
South African Government
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June 23, 2025
The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) in the Department of Agriculture (DoA) is hosting a Train-The-Trainer Conference to discuss agricultural plant disease identification and prevention. Furthermore, the conference...
Trump Urges Africa to Boost Spending on U.S. Arms
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has called on African heads of state to increase their defense budgets and purchase more American-made weapons, asserting they are “the best military equipment anywhere in the world by far.” His comments were...
Trump sells US weapons to African presidents
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has called on African nations to increase their defense budgets and purchase more American-made weapons, which he described as “the best military equipment anywhere in the world by far.” Trump made these remarks...
Trump Signals Africa Policy Shift from Aid to Trade
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting Wednesday with the leaders of five African nations, signaling a significant policy shift from financial assistance to economic partnerships focused on trade. Gathering at the White House with the...
African Nations Witness US Visa Ban
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to widen its controversial travel limitations to encompass nationals from 36 additional countries, according to a report by a news agency over the weekend, which referenced a confidential...
What’s Trump next step after meeting African presidents?
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed leaders from five West African nations to the White House on Wednesday, signaling a push to strengthen commercial ties with the resource-rich region as global competition—particularly with...
MOTA 2025: Africa’s Mining Sector on the Brink of a New Strategic Pact
EIN Presswire
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July 7, 2025
Paris, July 4, 2025– For two days, Paris hosted a major gathering shaping the future of the Africa’s mining sector: 8th edition of Mining On Top Africa (MOTA). PARIS, PARIS, FRANCE, July 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Paris, July 4, 2025 – For...
Senegal’s national football team defeats England for first time
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Senegal’s national football team secured a historic 3-1 victory over England in a friendly match held Tuesday in Nottingham, marking England’s inaugural defeat against an African nation. The West African team extended its unbeaten streak...
Africa wants to partner with Russia for AI
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Representatives from several African countries have called for greater collaboration with Russia on technology and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for an approach that resonates with their unique development goals. The...
France gives back army base to Senegal
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) France has officially returned a military communications base in western Senegal to local authorities after withdrawing its troops, the French embassy announced. This move follows Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s call last...
Pink Waters Return to Senegal’s Lake Retba
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The vivid pink hues of Senegal’s famous Lac Rose have made a striking comeback after nearly three years of discoloration. The lake had turned green due to persistent flooding and heavy rainfall, altering its iconic appearance. Positioned...
Three sites on the African continent removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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July 9, 2025
In recent years, UNESCO has made considerable and targeted efforts to support its African Member States. Since 2021, three sites in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Senegal have also been removed from the List of World Heritage in...
Local Roots, African Power. Premier Bet proudly announces Francis Ngannou as its Pan-African Brand Ambassador
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 8, 2025
LEEDS, United Kingdom, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Bet, the leading sports betting and online casino brand, currently operating in over 20 African markets is pleased to announce the renewal and expansion of its partnership with...
Senegal Secures Win Against England
MENAFN
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June 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Senegal’s national football squad delivered a remarkable 3-1 triumph over England during an international friendly held on Tuesday in Nottingham. This landmark result represents the Three Lions’ inaugural defeat by an African nation. With...
President of Ghana Joins Board of Global Center on Adaptation
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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June 10, 2025
Rotterdam/Nairobi, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today announced that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, has joined its Board. He joins a distinguished group of global...
Trump is scheduled to host five African leaders in Washington
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to hold talks with the presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal in Washington, D.C., from July 9 to 11, according to a news report. If this meeting proceeds as planned, it...