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Published on 12:37 GMT

Mahmood Yakubu to youths: If you want peaceful elections, play your part

Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has asked African youths to obey laws and regulations during elections. Yakubu spoke on Tuesday while delivering a lecture on ‘Democracy and Peaceful Elections in West Africa …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on 20:18 GMT

Gov’t will defend military by all means possible – President Ruto

President William Ruto during the Cadet Commissioning Parade at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet, Nakuru County, on April 16, 2025. PHOTO | PCS President William Ruto has called for collective responsibility and action in the security and stability of …

Source: Citizen TV Kenya - Indeterminate
Published on 12:54 GMT

South Africa’s G20 presidency: Multilateralism can never be wrong, By Adeoye O. Akinola

…the South African G20 presidency presents a significant platform to elevate the perspectives of the Global South and strengthen African agency in championing inclusive economic growth, sustainable development, and more equitable global governance. It …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on 20:51 GMT

AIDEC Digital launches BPO Center to boost Ghana’s global outsourcing potential

AIDEC Digital, a subsidiary of the AIDEC Group of Companies, has officially launched its state-of-the-art Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) center in Accra, marking a significant milestone in Ghana's digital transformation journey and solidifying the …

Source: Joy FM - Pending
Published on 13:28 GMT

The Gambia at a crossroads: The price of power and the silence of conscience

- Advertisement - By Momodou Malcom Jallow Gambian-born Swedish member of Parliament In the heart of West Africa lies a nation wounded by hope and betrayed by its leaders. The Gambia—small in size, but immense in spirit—once stood as a symbol of democratic …

Source: The Standard Gambia - Neutral
Published on 13:35 GMT

Elon Musk's Starlink gains more ground in Africa with Guinea-Bissau approval

Guinea-Bissau’s National Regulatory Authority for Information and Communication Technologies (ARN-TIC) has granted official approval for Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, to operate in the country. The announcement was made by Bamba Kote, …

Source: Business Insider Africa - Neutral
Published on 12:37 GMT

Gambia secures $10M loan from ECOWAS Bank to improve agriculture

As part of its efforts to enhance food security and boost agricultural productivity, EBID has signed a $10 million loan agreement with the Government of The Gambia. This public sector funding will support the National Food Security Processing and Marketing …

Source: The Point - Indeterminate
Published on 14:45 GMT

Minister of Public Administration Advocates for Robust Data in African Governance Index

Sierra Leone’s Minister of Public Administration and Political Affairs, Amara Kallon, has called for the development of credible and inclusive national data collection tools to strengthen the African Peer Review Mechanism’s (APRM) Governance Index. …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on 16:58 GMT

Egypt Becomes Africa’s 2nd Largest Producer of Renewable Energy, Focuses on Wind Power

Wed 16 Apr 2025 | 01:02 PM Wind Power projects are becoming an investment destination in Egypt Egypt has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the second-largest producer of renewable energy in Africa, particularly in wind energy, according to Extra …

Source: Sada Elbalad - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 19:00 GMT

Jihadists likely behind kidnap of Swiss woman in Niger: analysts

Jihadists are assumed to be behind the recent kidnapping of a Swiss woman in Niger, the latest in a series of abductions in the volatile country, analysts say. Large tracts of the west African state are in thrall to armed groups linked to Islamic State (IS …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on 12:54 GMT

Opposition leader Thiam to be named I.Coast election candidate

Ivory Coast's main opposition party is set to nominate businessman Tidjane Thiam on Wednesday as its candidate for a presidential election expected in October. Currently out of the west African country, the former Aviva and Credit Suisse executive is …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on 17:57 GMT

Ghana Unveils Downstream Agenda

Ghana is developing West Africa’s first integrated petroleum hub, with the aim of enhancing regional fuel security and reducing petroleum costs. The hub is being developed in three phases between 2024 and 2036. The first phase, which broke ground in 2024, …

Source: Business Ghana - Pending
Published on 15:34 GMT

Nigeria Cuts Power Supply To Junta Niger By 42% To 46MW

Nigeria has cut electricity sale to Junta-ruled Niger Republic to 46 megawatts from 80 megawatts, Channels Television has gathered. The cuts represent a 42 per cent reduction in power supply to the country. Niger’s Energy Minister, Haoua Amadou, said the …

Source: Channels TV - Neutral
Published on 13:17 GMT

News24 Business | Solar boom counters power shortages in Niger

Solar panels are an increasingly common sight in Niger's capital, which is often hit by power cuts. (Bilanol/ Getty Images) Solar energy is booming in Niger, with sales of increasingly cheap solar panels going up and new projects coming online. …

Source: News24 - Neutral
Published on 16:54 GMT

Kenyan president vows to modernize military to curb security threats

NAKURU, Kenya, April 16 (Xinhua) -- Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening the country's military to effectively tackle security threats. Speaking during a cadet commissioning parade …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on 12:15 GMT

EBID Grants $10 Million Loan to Gambia to Boost Food Security

By Yankuba Jallow The President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, has announced a $10 million public sector loan to The Gambia in support of the country’s National Food Security Processing and Marketing …

Source: Foroyaa Newspaper - Indeterminate
Published on 11:49 GMT

African pastoralists, livestock farmers hold inaugural stakeholder workshop in Accra

The President of the Ghana National Association of Cattle Farmers (GNACAF), Hanafi Sonde, has called for peaceful coexistence between cattle farmers and crop farmers in the country. He said the farmer-herder conflict had raged for far too long and required …

Source: Graphic - Pending
Published on 11:48 GMT

Gambia, EBID sign $10m loan agreement to improve food security, boost agriculture

- Advertisement - By Olimatou Coker The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, through the government of the Gambia and the Ecowas Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), on Monday signed a loan agreement of $10M to support the National Food …

Source: The Standard Gambia - Neutral
Published on 09:55 GMT

In Nigeria, Who Feels It Knows It Less

Rita, Bob Nesta Marley’s widow, says who feels it knows it but in Nigeria, the reverse is the case! Here, who feels it does not know it and who does not feel it knows it! The lyrics of “Who feels it (Knows it)”, recorded in 1980 but released in 1981 goes …

Source: The News Chronicle - Neutral

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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 - 17:54 GMT

Governor Newsom files lawsuit to end President Trump’s tariffs

The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, requests the court to declare the tariffs imposed by President Trump void and enjoin their implementation. The President lacks authority to enact unilateral …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

USHBC Urges Congress & President Trump to Secure a National Mall Location for the National Museum of the American Latino

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives …

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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 …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 11:09 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 …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 13:08 GMT

Neuroscience ACCUMIN delivers real-time data insights from NEI, Psych Congress’ preeminent thought leaders

Membership in HMP Global's new service provides immediate access to expert perceptions of neuroscience data releases, FDA announcements, and market activity. MALVERN, PA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Insights from …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

Justice Liu elected to American Academy of Political and Social Science

California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu will be inducted into the American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) this fall, in recognition of his contributions to social science, public policy, and public discourse.

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 21:29 GMT

Attorney General Knudsen files brief supporting President Trump’s actions to bring education authority back to the ...

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a coalition of 21 states in supporting President Donald J. Trump’s reduction in force (RIF) at the Department of Education, which will ultimately return more authority to state education departments. The …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 21:09 GMT

Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018

Akelos -1018 for Chronic Neuropathic Pain NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Akelos Receives Australian Patent Allowance on Lead Compound, AKE-1018 Patent Covers Inventions Licensed from Weill Cornell Medicine …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 20:56 GMT

Benjamin Casad’s Debut Book Challenges the Illusion of Democracy

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Benjamin Casad doesn’t write to provoke. He writes because silence, in his eyes, is no longer an option. In The Last True President, Casad lays bare a portrait of America on the …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 18:00 GMT

Decision Lens Appoints Steve Tolbert as President to Drive Operational Excellence and Fuel Strategic Growth

ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Decision Lens, the leading provider of integrated planning software for government agencies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Tolbert as President. A proven …

Distribution channels: Military Industry, Politics ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

USHBC Urges Congress & President Trump to Secure a National Mall Location for the National Museum of the American Latino

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act, a bipartisan effort led by Representatives …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Politics ...
Published on April 16, 2025 - 17:30 GMT

EMS Leaders Unite Behind 'Six Minutes to Live' to Drive Lifesaving Change in Communities

Free virtual summit features powerful new film and expert panel urging EMS leaders to act faster, lead better, and save more lives from cardiac arrest. ALBANY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just over a year after NFL …

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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 …

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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 - 19:45 GMT

Enhancing Security in BiH: OSCE ILP Project Delivers Tangible Results

Since its launch in September 2022, the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s (Mission) project Enhancing Intelligence-led Policing to Combat Serious Security Threats and Crimes (ILP) has made significant strides in supporting law enforcement agencies …

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Published on April 16, 2025 - 19:45 GMT

OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Christophe Kamp visits Ukraine, reiterates support for legislative and ...

OSCE High Commissioner Christophe Kamp visited Ukraine between 6 and 12 April, where he met with a wide range of interlocutors, including representatives of the government, local authorities, national minority communities, civil society and the …

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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

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 - 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 - 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 …

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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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