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Top 10 African countries with the lowest leap in government debt from 2024 to 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 26, 2025
While borrowing is sometimes required to promote development, the capacity to sustain a minimal year-on-year increase in government debt indicates good economic management, maintains macroeconomic stability, and fosters long-term resilience. As...
New map reveals where specific climate change policies are active
Environment Journal
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June 25, 2025
From carbon pricing to net zero emissions, the graphic shows which countries are leading the way on progressive regulations. Based on data from REN21 — a policy network and a multi-stakeholder governance group which focuses on low carbon an...
Trump’s Global Gulag Search Expands to 53 Nations
The Intercept
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June 25, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Trump administration could resume deporting immigrants to countries other than their own without any chance to object on the grounds that they might be tortured. This may clear a legal path for the...
New participants join Lalayak sailing program
Marianas Variety
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From left, Ashley Roberto, Andrea Roberto, Judge Joseph Camacho, Ian Thomson, Jaime Cuellar, Leeanna Silva, Keiko Yamagata, Chaime Tudela, and 500 Sails Program Manager Andrea Carr. Photo by Andrew Roberto A NEW cohort of 500 Sails’ Lalayak...
Atlanta small businesses find opportunity amid tariffs and trade uncertainty
WABE - Georgia
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June 24, 2025
“This is our love letter to Atlanta, especially to its littles,” Bradley says excitedly as people line up outside the shop. Bradley decided this was the year that she was going to take a chance on herself and open her first brick-and-mortar store....
“Girl Education Today for Women Empowerment Tomorrow”: Emphasizes Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on ...
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day...
BEST OF 318 TOP 5
318 Forum - Louisiana
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Categories with more than five winners indicate a tie. Best Local College BPCC Centenary College LA Tech University LSUS Northwestern State University-Shreveport Best Local Theater East Bank Louisiana Grandstand Robinson Shreveport Little Theatre...
Scandal-plagued city councilor wants to ‘celebrate’ at final meeting before leaving office
Boston.com - Massachusetts
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June 24, 2025
Local News Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson outside the John J. Moakley federal courthouse in Boston. David L. Ryan/Boston Globe City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who recently pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges, is...
Disgraced Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson plans to ‘celebrate’ at final meeting: ‘One last stand’
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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June 24, 2025
Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson, who was convicted on federal corruption charges and resigned in disgrace, is throwing herself a party by inviting the public to come “celebrate” with her at her last City Council meeting this week....
African Island States Advance Ocean Partnerships And Finance Innovation At United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) In a high-profile gathering during the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), the African Island States Climate Commission (AISCC), in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the...
Guinea-Bissau: Less than 5% of population speaks Portuguese – minister
Macau Business
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June 23, 2025
Less than 5% of the population of Guinea-Bissau speaks Portuguese, announced the Guinea-Bissau Minister of Education, Herry Mané, on Monday, who guarantees that the Government is committed to changing the situation. Portuguese is the official...
First Lady lauds Merck Foundation’s commitment in healthcare systems
Business Ghana
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The First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has commended Merck Foundation for strengthening the healthcare system in Ghana and Africa through medical training scholarships. Merck Foundation’s scholarship programme has so far extended the scholarship...
Understanding the first 160 days of Senate Foreign Relations Committee on African affairs and global health policy
Mail & Guardian
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June 23, 2025
Is there partisan agreement on the strategic priorities for African affairs and global health policy among the majority members? A rapid review suggests that there has been a significant shift in the strategic priorities on African affairs and...
Toronto venue to host global artists from Ontario music festival with pay-what-you-can admission
Toronto.com
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Whether you’re strolling through the park on a warm afternoon or commuting through the subway, music runs through Toronto. There are almost always ways to catch a live performance, or see a concert in the city. And next month at DROM Taberna will...
Fact Check: Did President Donald Trump Really Ban Americans From Leaving the Country?
Green Matters
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June 23, 2025
Amid escalating global tensions, travel may be dangerous. Amid dangerously high tensions in certain parts of the world, many throughout the U.S. have wondered if President Donald Trump has banned Americans from leaving the country until further...
Home is the sailor; home from the sea: Part One
Malibu Times - California
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June 22, 2025
After 10 months and 19 ports on a tall ship, Sid Conrad is coming home — briefly Sid Arthur Conrad — son to Malibu City Councilwoman Haylynn Conrad — has been all at sea for the past 10 months — one of 67 high school students from around the world...
Brazil’s English Skills Lag Far Behind Global Standards
The Rio Times
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June 22, 2025
Brazil faces a big challenge as it prepares to host the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in 2025. The country ranks 81st out of 116 countries on the EF English Proficiency Index, a respected international measure. This means most...
Airways Aviation Signs LOI For 16 Elixir Trainers
Aero-News Network - Florida
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June 20, 2025
Elixir Aircraft announced at the 55th Paris Air Show that UAE-based Airways Aviation has signed a Letter of Intent, or LOI to acquire 16 of the 4th generation Elixir Training Aircraft, bringing enhanced safety and improved versatility to its fleet...
MedCruise Concludes 66th Assembly in Cartagena
Cruise Industry News
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MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, successfully concluded its 66th General Assembly in Cartagena, Spain. According to a press release, the event celebrated both the ongoing growth of cruise tourism in the Mediterranean and...
Morocco Wins All 10 Gold Medals at African Military Boxing Championship
Morocco World News
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June 21, 2025
Rabat – Morocco won all 10 gold medals at the 6th African Military Boxing Championship, held at the Royal Armed Forces Sports Center in Sale on Thursday and Friday. The Moroccan military boxing team dominated the finals, securing gold in every...