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Published on 12:53 GMT

Why Nigerian governments pay lip service to civil service reforms, By Tunji Olaopa

The perfect example that articulates Nigeria’s reform hesitancy is the failure of successive Nigerian governments to deal with the cost of governance issues that has been limiting Nigeria’s institutional coordination and functional capacity. Nigeria …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on 15:58 GMT

EU issues list of 'safe countries' for migrant returns that includes Egypt, Tunisia

(Reuters) - The European Commission on Wednesday included countries such as Egypt and Tunisia, where human rights have come under scrutiny, on a list of "safe countries" to which failed asylum seekers could be returned. The EU list, criticised by …

Source: The Malaysian Star - Indeterminate
Published on 12:54 GMT

Bishop in Cameroon calls on voters to ‘make no mistake’ in this year’s election

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – As Cameroon gear up for a presidential election later this year, a Catholic bishop in the central African country has urged citizens to vote their consciences and to avoid errors in their choice of president that they may live to regret …

Source: Crux Now - Right-wing
Published on 15:57 GMT

Chiney talks UConn's El Alfy, African hoops, being a 'professional yapper'

Leonard Solms CloseJack of all sporting trades. Author of my 11-year-old self's fantasy story about his road to FIFA World Cup glory. Perfecting the art of writing about people who do what I said I was going to do. Apr 16, 2025, 09:25 AM Chiney …

Source: ESPN United Kingdom - Pending
Published on 13:24 GMT

AI and Africa’s ‘counterfeit’ journalists | ISS Africa

AI and Africa’s ‘counterfeit’ journalists AI technology is ‘shooting the messenger’ by impersonating professional journalists to gain credibility for false narratives. Not long ago, journalism tools comprised a notebook, a typewriter and possibly some …

Source: Institute for Security Studies - Center-left
Published on 15:55 GMT

ANALYSIS: AI and Africa’s ‘counterfeit’ journalists

Not long ago, journalism tools comprised a notebook, a typewriter and possibly some coins for a telephone box to phone copy into the news desk. Then computers, email and cell phones brought speed, connectivity and the potential to demand greater …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on 07:42 GMT

2027 Election Between APC And Nigerians — PDP’s Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says the 2027 presidential election will be between Nigerians and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and not the APC versus his party, the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “The 2027 election won’ …

Source: Channels TV - Neutral
Published on 12:12 GMT

Echoes of Injustice: “Witchcraft” accusations plague Africa’s most vulnerable

African leaders have been accused of trampling on the human rights of hundreds of marginalised people, mostly elderly women, who have faced accusations of "witchcraft." In a new scathing report, Amnesty International zooms in on parts of Ghana, …

Source: Joy FM - Pending
Published on 12:51 GMT

[UPDATED] Trinidad and Tobago signs bilateral air services agreement with Nigeria

News Paula Lindo 2 Days Ago Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan and Nigerian Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister Festus Keyamo sign a bilateral air services agreement between the countries at the Piarco Airport VIP Lounge on April 14. - …

Source: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday - Indeterminate
Published on 11:50 GMT

Elon Musk's racially-charged row with South Africa over Starlink

A bitter dispute has unfolded between Starlink boss Elon Musk and South Africa after Musk claimed his satellite internet service was barred due to racial laws. The row centres around the country's black empowerment policies, which could fuel diplomatic …

Source: The Express Tribune - Indeterminate
Published on 14:55 GMT

Human Rights Watch says arbitrary detention used to crush dissent in Tunisia

By Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) – Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday arbitrary detention was being used to eliminate dissent in Tunisia and called on its government to halt the crackdown and free all detainees, amid a trial of prominent opposition figures …

Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Pending
Published on 08:57 GMT

POLITRICKING | Rise Mzansi national chairperson Vuyiswa Ramokgopa calls for new political era beyond ANC 'Congress' ...

“I am very much of the view that 30 years from now, we are not going to be talking about the ANC, I think the ANC will be long behind us by then,” said Vuyiswa Ramokgopa as she imagines South Africa’s political future. The Rise Mzansi national chairperson, …

Source: Eye Witness News - Neutral
Published on 08:45 GMT

ActionSA's stance on South Africa's Taiwan office move: A diplomatic dilemma

ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip, Lerato Ngobeni has slammed the South African government for its insistence that the Taiwanese Liaison Office (TLO) be relocated from Pretoria to Johannesburg. Ngobeni says this decision by government is driven by …

Source: IOL - Indeterminate
Published on 12:18 GMT

‘Google any politician!’ – Jonas defends Trump jab as he heads to Washington

Cape Town – South Africa’s new special envoy to the US, Mcebisi Jonas, has dismissed concerns over a resurfaced 2020 video where he labelled US President Donald Trump a “racist”, “homophobe” and “narcissistic right-winger”. Speaking to Radio 702, Jonas …

Source: African Insider - Pending
Published on 14:19 GMT

I have capacity to become Nigeria’s President – Seyi Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday said he has the capacity to occupy the highest political office in the land. Makinde, a second-term governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this known on Channels Television’s …

Source: Daily Trust - Pending
Published on 11:18 GMT

Political newcomers vying for Democratic nomination in 1st Ward

Two political newcomers are looking to be the next 1st Ward member of Mansfield City Council. Amy Rainey and Amber Thompson are the choices for the Democratic Party. The winner will face either Lori Cope or Mike Miranda in the general election to replace …

Source: Mansfield News Journal - Ohio - Neutral
Published on 14:18 GMT

Global Execution Surge Casts Shadow Over Africa’s Capital Pu...

In a chilling new report, Amnesty International has warned that state executions worldwide have hit record highs for the first time in a decade. And the grim numbers don’t lie, with visible executions topping 1,500 in 2024 alone. Iran, Iraq and Saudi …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on 07:57 GMT

Nigeria, UNDP commit to advance democratic governance in West Africa

The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have extended their collaboration to enhance their commitment to improving democratic governance in West Africa through the Regional collaboration for Democracy …

Source: TVC News Nigeria - Pro-Government
Published on 11:01 GMT

AFDB: Africans should stop crying over lost USAID aid

Akinwumi serving a last term as African development bank boss “Africa should improve governance in order to improve transparency, close illicit financial flows. Africa loses almost ninety billion dollars every year. That is far much more than we get from …

Source: Independent (Uganda) - Center-left

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 14:52 GMT

S Rajaratnam Lecture 2025 by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong: "A Safe Harbour in a Turbulent World"...

My Cabinet Colleagues Excellencies and Distinguished guests Ladies and Gentlemen 1. This year marks Singapore’s 60th year of independence. 2. Back in 1965, few believed that we would make it. a. We were a …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 13:23 GMT

Armenian, French Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Cooperation

(MENAFN) Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot engaged in a conversation on Tuesday, where they focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional security concerns. …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

Local AI Experts Applaud White House Push to Unleash American Innovation Through Federal AI Policy Reform

WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major move signaling the United States’ commitment to global AI leadership, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) today announced two pivotal updates to …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 14:29 GMT

Parliament encourages SASSA beneficiaries to use bank of choice

The Portfolio Committee on Social Development urges South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) gold card beneficiaries who could not migrate to the Postbank black card to apply to a bank of their choice to receive their social grants. The committee is …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 14:29 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Meeting between National Executive and the Eastern Cape Provincial Executive Council

Programme Director, Premier of the Eastern Cape, Mr Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, MECs, Executive Mayors and members of councils, Officials, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good Morning, Allow me to begin by thanking you all for being here …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 15:45 GMT

Valneva to Participate in Multiple Events at the 25th World Vaccine Congress, including a Presentation on its ...

Saint-Herblain (France), April 16, 2025 – Valneva SE (Nasdaq: VALN; Euronext Paris: VLA), a specialty vaccine company, today announced its presence at the forthcoming 25th World Vaccine Congress, which will take place from April 21-24, 2025 at the Walter E …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 16:20 GMT

Parliament condemns shooting of Walter Sisulu University student during protest

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training, Mr Tebogo Letsie, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the Walter Sisulu University (WSU) student who tragically lost their life during a protest …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 11:36 GMT

Approaching NFL Draft, TravelingWiki’s Search Volumes Exceed US Presidents; Launches Auction with One of A Kind Merch

TravelingWiki Enters Draft w Free Resources - English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, Twi, Vietnamese & Russian LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- To …

Distribution channels: Aviation & Aerospace Industry, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for University Health Retama Hospital

SELMA, TX, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, April 14, 2025, Bexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert Jr. wrote “Finally!” and signed his name on the final steel beam for a 450-million-dollar county hospital he worked …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:16 GMT

Alona Lebedieva: Ukrzaliznytsia Doesn’t Need New Tariffs, It Needs Smarter Asset Management

KYIV, UKRAINE, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted Resolution No. 399, which allows JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to independently sell decommissioned property if its book value does not exceed UAH 500 …

Distribution channels: Automotive Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

GovPilot Named to 2025 GovTech 100 List, Celebrated for Driving Government Innovation and Community Impact

GovPilot named to the 2025 GovTech 100 for the 8th year, recognized for helping local governments deliver smarter, faster, community-first services. MANASQUAN, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GovPilot, a leading provider …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

Canadian Institute for Historical Education Launches Campaign about Restoring the Legacy of Historical Figures

#ContextMatters campaign comes during pivotal federal election season when Canadian sovereignty is under siege and patriotism on the rise. TORONTO, CANADA, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Canadian Institute for Historical Education ( …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 08:07 GMT

Power Grids, Hospitals, and 911 Systems at Risk as CVE Funding Expires

Loss of CVE program would cripple vulnerability coordination across critical infrastructure, raising the risk of cyberattacks with life-threatening consequences COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Matt Santill, …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 04:16 GMT

A Red Circle Opens Creative Spot in Ferguson: A Youth Arts & Wellness Center Rooted in Restoration

As Ferguson nears 10 years of reflection, youth open a joyful new space for art, healing, and leadership with a public celebration May 2–3. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 10-year anniversary of the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

Fifty Governments Stand Firm on the Drive for Economic Resilience

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today hosted an inaugural Ambassadors’ Forum galvanizing global support for accelerating adaptation at speed and at scale. The event, hosted at the GCA’s …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 16:00 GMT

America’s Silent Inheritance: The Hidden $150 Trillion Asset No One Told You About

WASHINGTON, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For more than 160 years, it sat untouched. Not because it was lost—but because the public was never able to access it. Now, in a series of revelations that are only beginning to surface, former CIA advisor and …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 15:57 GMT

ThinkCareBelieve: Trump and Bukele Set the Mainstream Media Straight on Deportation

Washington , DC, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Link to Article: https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2025/04/15/trump-and-bukele-set-the-mainstream-media-straight-on-deportation/ ThinkCareBelieve has published an article …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Law ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 14:08 GMT

Port of Corpus Christi Customers Move 51.3 Million Tons in Q1 2025

Corpus Christi, Texas, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Port of Corpus Christi and its customers moved 51.3 million tons of commodities through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the first quarter of 2025, driven primarily by increases in crude oil …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

“The Great Reclaiming” Begins: Jim Rickards Releases Urgent Briefing on Untapped $150 Trillion National Asset

BALTIMORE, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to national security expert Jim Rickards, the United States is standing at the threshold of a long-overdue correction—a chance to reclaim what has been locked away for generations. “They have deprived …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

U.S. Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Equipment Market on the Rise, Forecast to Hit $17.10 Billion by 2029

Delray Beach, FL, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The report "US Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Equipment Market - by Solution [Product (Antenna, Transceiver, Converter, Radio), Service (Engineering & Integration, Installation)], Platform, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 23:59 GMT

North Carolina's House Bill 780 – 'The Good Dad Act' – Set to Launch July 1, 2025

A nationwide movement is well underway! RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Good Dad Act Committee proudly announces the upcoming implementation of North Carolina House Bill 780, known as the "Good Dad Act,…

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Morning After Federal Election, Canada’s Top Innovation Leaders Converge at NACO Summit in Ottawa

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) will host its flagship NACO Summit 2025 on April 29–30 at Ottawa’s iconic National Arts Centre, directly across from Parliament Hill. This sold-out event …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 11:00 GMT

Le lendemain des élections fédérales, les leaders de l’innovation du Canada convergent vers Ottawa pour le NACO Summit ...

OTTAWA, Ontario, 16 avr. 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) accueillera son événement phare, le NACO Summit 2025, les 29 et 30 avril au Centre national des Arts d’Ottawa, face à la Colline du Parlement. Cet événement à …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 20:54 GMT

Sixth Ukraine Action Summit Drew Over 600 Advocates to Support Peace for Ukraine

Organized by the American Coalition for Ukraine, the Summit featured 450 Capitol Hill meetings and direct engagement with top U.S. lawmakers from all states. WASHINGTON DC, MD, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The sixth …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 08:53 GMT

Moldova and Ukraine: Strengthening energy resilience in the face of extreme weather with OSCE workshop in Chisinau

As extreme weather events become more frequent and climate conditions continue to evolve, the energy sectors face increasing risks. From heatwaves straining power grids to storms damaging infrastructure and climate variability disrupting natural resources, …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 20:47 GMT

'Flowers of Ukraine' a Rare Russian Perfume Bottle from 1914 to be Auctioned

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, April 19 a lifetime collection of distinctive 1920’s commercial and Czechoslovakian perfume bottles will land in new collections when it is sold by the Perfume …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

MITI Partners to Elevate Aeronautical Futures for Students Across Texas

Advance Air Mobility for Future Jobs SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McQueen Innovative Transport Inc. (MITI), a trailblazer in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with …

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Published on April 15, 2025 - 18:55 GMT

U.S. Government Receives Failing Grade Amid Growing $158.6 Trillion Debt

Truth in Accounting releases its annual Financial State of the Union on Tax Day CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Americans file their taxes, Truth in Accounting (TIA) has released its latest Financial State of the …

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