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Famous birthdays for July 27: Alex Rodriguez, Winnie Harlow
July 27 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Leo. They include: -- Aircraft pioneer Geoffrey de Havilland in 1882 -- TV producer Norman Lear in 1922 File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI -- Actor Jerry Van Dyke in 1931 -- Musician Bobbie...
Govt prioritizes youth skills development to boost economic growth
MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Government has emphasized the importance of investing in skills development for young people, equipping them to actively participate in shaping the country’s economy. This initiative aims to modernize and fuel sustainable...
A Commentary on the Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea) (2025)
The two African states of Equatorial Guinea and Gabon were the focus of recent international attention. And there is a good reason for that. On 19 May 2025, the International Court of Justice (henceforth: ICJ) delivered the merits of its...
Ghana adds two non-African countries to visa-free list in push for global ties
The visa-free agreements, as presented on the floor of Parliament by the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee, Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, apply to holders of diplomatic, service, and ordinary passports. According to...

Assessing infrastructure readiness for scaling digital cash transfers toward ending poverty
Toggle section navigation Sections Print Follow the authors Homi Kharas John W. McArthur Jacob Taylor See More Summary Noting the significant major recent disruptions in global development policies and practice, unconditional digital cash...

AEW: CAPS Gains Traction
In line with the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference’s vision to make African energy poverty history by 2030, Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, President of the Strategic Partnership and Fund Committee for the Central African...

Half a century of independent Angola marked by embezzlement and empty speeches that cause “scandalous suffering”
The Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST), in its Pastoral Message on the 50th Anniversary of Angola's Independence, which Lusa had access to this Monday, welcomes the achievement of independence on November 11, 1975, presents the...

Gambian FM: Gambia Will Continue to Support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
Rabat – Gambia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sering Modou Njie reiterated his country’s support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as a credible plan to end the dispute over Western Sahara. “This is the position of Gambia and all Gambians. We will continue...

Raymond Charles Penland, 77, of Virginia Beach
Lieutenant Raymond C. Penland, a native of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, of pulmonary fibrosis. He was born April 17, 1948, the son of the late Sara Penland and Sergeant First Class Raymond D. Penland. He graduated from...
Better Results, Less Stress: How to Get the Insights You Need Without a Costly ERP
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Pierre Marcolini set to open new boutique in Notting Hill
Situated on Westbourne Grove, the new Marcolini emporium, will offer an oasis of delicacies away from the bustling Portobello Road, Ladbrooke Grove, and Holland Park neighbouring areas. As summer comes to a close, Pierre Marcolini’s new...

Wave of kidnappings in the Bight of Biafra
Wave of kidnappings in the Bight of Biafra A decline in piracy has pushed criminals toward hostage-taking, creating a growing ransom economy in the ocean region from Nigeria to Gabon. Published on 16 July 2025 in ISS Today By Raoul Sumo Tayo...

Top 10 African countries with the lowest IMF debt in July 2025
While IMF assistance can provide immediate relief during economic crises, keeping little or no IMF debt has considerable long-term benefits for African countries, ranging from fiscal independence to increased economic credibility. Nigeria is a...
Why Ignoring Procurement Costs More Than You Think
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The British Empire never ruled over only these 22 countries, including Belarus, Ivory Coast, Congo, Vatican City, check full list here
Home News The British Empire never ruled over only these 22 countries, including Belarus, Ivory Coast, Congo, Vatican City, check full list here Here are the names of 22 countries where the British Empire never ruled. Check out there names. The...
The Road to Rio looks promising
The three South American countries are at the centre of this century’s black gold rush: billions of barrels of oil equivalent of discovered recoverable resources generating billions of dollars of E&P spending, while creating demand for hundreds of...
Spotify: The Ultimate Guide
Believe it or not, Spotify was one of the first streaming music services that offered more than just a personalized radio service, like Pandora. It actually launched in 2008, ahead of YouTube Music (or Google Play Music), Apple Music, Amazon...

Russia’s naval ‘Smolny’ makes second stop in Equatorial Guinea
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has made its second official stop in Equatorial Guinea, marking the beginning of its latest international voyage, according to reports. Part of the Baltic Fleet, the vessel was welcomed in Malabo by...

Travel Bans Are Back – Are Exemptions Possible?
Travel bans are back, with an initial list of 19 countries, and that list may be expanded to include an additional 36 nations. This latest round of travel restrictions find their basis in Presidential Proclamation 10949 “Restricting the Entry of...

US now only has 10th most powerful passport in world...with top three nations now all in Asia
By MARTHA WILLIAMS FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 11:06 EDT, 24 July 2025 | Updated: 11:17 EDT, 24 July 2025 The United States has dropped to its lowest position yet in the ranking of most powerful passport in the world. Americans once held the...