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In Havana continues on sessions of Environmental Convention
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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July 4, 2025
Seven congresses feature the program for this biennial event, which will bring together more than 500 Cuban and foreign delegates from nearly twenty countries until July 5. As part of the first meeting of the scientific sector, Cuban residents...
IS AFRICA READY FOR THE SUPPLY CHAINS WAR?
This Day
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July 5, 2025
Supply chains are no longer just economic arteries but potential vectors of attack, warns CHETA NWANZE The ongoing military confrontation between Iran and Israel marks a dangerous new strategic era with far-reaching implications for the African...
Trine University receives contribution from Honda toward Pellegrino Center
KPC Media Group - Indiana
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ANGOLA — Trine University has received a $100,000 contribution from Honda toward its new John and Mary Pellegrino Student Design and Training Center. "We're extremely grateful for Honda's generous support of the Pellegrino Student Design and...
Emulating Norway’s Triumph: How Ghana Can Transform the Eban...
Modern Ghana
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On July 3, 2025, Ghana marked a historic milestone with the Declaration of Commerciality for the Eban-Akoma oil and gas discoveries in the Cape Three Points Block 4 (CTP-B4). This breakthrough, confirmed by the Ministry of Energy and Green...
US-Africa Business Summit Prepares Nigeria, others Ahead $2.1 Trillion Consumer Spending Boom
This Day
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July 2, 2025
Raheem Akingbolu The Chairman of the Economic Council on Africa (CCA), John Olajide, has said the just-concluded US-Africa Business Summit, held in Luanda, Angola provided a credible opportunity for Nigeria and the rest of Africa, to map out...
The Dr Congo-rwanda Deal: Now Comes The Hard Part
The Nigerian Voice
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A new peace agreement offers hope of quelling hostilities between Kinshasa and Kigali in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Richard Moncrieff assesses the tough road ahead as diplomats seek to ensure that...
U.S.-Africa business summit yields record $2.5 billion in deals
Ghana News Agency
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July 2, 2025
By James Amoh Junior Accra, July 2, GNA – The 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, held from June 22 to 25, 2025, in Luanda, Angola, concluded with an unprecedented $2.5 billion worth of trade and investment deals, reinforcing a shift in U.S....
Government units prepared to start live streaming meetings under new law
KPC Media Group - Indiana
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ANGOLA — Starting today, most government units in Indiana have to make available their meetings via live streaming on the internet. In a bill passed by the Legislature, authored by Rep. Ben Smaltz, R-Auburn, the government units that are being...
US-Africa Business Summit yields US$2.5 billion
New Era
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More than 2 700 United States of America and African public and private sector leaders gathered for the 17th US-Africa Business Summit from 22 to 25 June, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa and the President of Angola. The US State...
Bp South Africa Enhances Fuel Distribution Through Retail Site Upgrades
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) CAPE TOWN, South Africa, July 4, 2025/APO Group/ -- bp South Africa – a subsidiary of global energy major bp – is undergoing a strategic transformation to modernize its services, infrastructure and customer...
US aid cuts curb journalists' access to vital health data in Africa
International Journalists' Network
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Scientists and researchers working in global health have called for the restoration of the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program, which tracks health-related data in over 90 low- and middle-income countries. In its 40-year history, the...
Economic resilience urged for Africa amid US tariffs
China Daily Global
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An exhibitor (R) shakes hands with a visitor during the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo at Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province, June 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] African...
American Firms Sign $2.5 Bln Deals At US-Africa Business Summit
RTTNews
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July 1, 2025
U.S. Companies have signed deals and commitments worth more than $2.5 billion with African partners during the 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit. A U.S. consortium led by Florida-based Amer-Con Corporation signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement...
South Africa to ban highly toxic pesticide Terbufos
Mongabay
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July 2, 2025
In a decision welcomed by advocacy groups and researchers, South Africa’s Cabinet has approved a ban on the import of Terbufos, a highly toxic pesticide linked to the deaths of six children in a South African township in October 2024. On June 12,...
PwC Portugal appoints 11 new partners, two in legal
Iberian Lawyer
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July 1, 2025
PwC Portugal has announced the appointment of 11 new partners, that take on strategic roles across the firm’s various areas — technology, consulting, audit, tax, and legal. “With these appointments, PwC aims to consolidate its position as a...
Sustaining Africa’s economic resilience hinges on intra-trade, local investments, new partnerships – Kale, MD/Group Chief Economist, Afreximbank
Business Day
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July 2, 2025
A key takeaway from Afreximbank’s 2025 Annual Meetings, held Last week in Abuja, is the growing recognition of Africa’s resilience amid global shocks. However, Yemi Kale, Afreximbank’s Managing Director (Research & International Cooperation) and...
Mário Oliveira wants alignment with BNA's vision to develop a modern payments system
Ver Angola
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"I would like to express the ministry's commitment to fully aligning itself with the vision of the National Bank of Angola (BNA) in developing and operating a modern, inclusive and secure payment system that serves the economy and society in...
Ocean Installer wins EPCI contract for Balder Phase VI project
Offshore Technology
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July 1, 2025
Ocean Installer has secured an engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) contract for the Balder Phase VI project by Vår Energi, marking a significant step in the development of the Balder area in the North Sea. Central to...
Can Egypt's New Administrative Capital defy the sceptics?
African Business
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July 4, 2025
Egypt’s New Administrative Capital (NAC), a project that started 10 years ago with the signing of a technical plan, is inching towards completion. Just over an hour’s drive separates Cairo from the new development, a span of time that takes...
Аrmenia, Аngola explore diamond, mining cooperation
PanARMENIAN.Net
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July 1, 2025 - 12:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During his working visit to Spain, Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan met with Angolan President João Lourenço to discuss the expansion of bilateral sectoral ties. The two leaders explored areas of...