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Exploring Africa’s growing comic culture opened my eyes to bold new art and storytelling
Creative Bloq
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July 10, 2025
Ten years ago, if you looked for African comics, there weren’t many big titles and the scene was fairly niche and underground. Today that has all changed. Not only have comic publishers sprung up all over the continent, but the last decade has...
Hino recalls more than 6 600 trucks; VW, Volvo on the lookout for faulty Golfs, XC90s
Engineering News
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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has received recall notifications from Volkswagen, Volvo Cars and Toyota in South Africa. Toyota is recalling 6 662 Hino 500 SKD series trucks and 77 Hino 500 CBU series trucks sold from May 11, 2017 to...
Abdou Diop: ‘Spain is implementing a genuine strategy in Africa’
Atalayar
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July 10, 2025
Madrid hosted the Africa Spain Summit 2025 organised by One Africa Forums. From 6 to 8 July, various relevant issues were analysed regarding the link between Africa and Spain at all levels, especially economic and commercial. Atalayar interviewed...
Iran-backed Houthis take 6 seafarers hostage after attack on Greek ship in Red Sea: Report
The Economic Times
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July 10, 2025
Yemen's Houthi militia, widely believed to be supported by Iran, has reportedly captured at least six crew members from a sunken Greek-operated ship in the Red Sea, Reuters reported on Thursday. The seafarers were aboard one of the vessels...
ECOWAS Experts Study Senegal Transport Models
News Ghana
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July 10, 2025
News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecowas-experts-study-senegal-transport-models/Road engineers and transport specialists from ECOWAS member states conducted a field visit to Senegal...
Tragedy strikes on M25 as run-away truck and bus collide, leaving one dead and dozens injured
Daily News
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July 10, 2025
ONE man was confirmed dead and 35 passengers sustained a range of injuries after a bus and truck collided on he M25 Kwa Mashu Highway, Durban at around 7am on Thursday. Reports that have emerged at this stage suggest that the truck, headed towards...
World Reuters Greek lawmakers vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul
Yahoo News
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ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications of people coming from North Africa, a move rights groups have called illegal. The vote comes amid a...
Zembo Motorcycles secures FMO backing to scale electric transport in Uganda
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant boost to Africa’s clean transportation sector, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank FMO has approved a loan of up to $1 million to Zembo Motorcycles, a Ugandan-based electric mobility...
Greek lawmakers vote on North Africa asylum ban as rights groups cry foul
The Gazette - Colorado
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ATHENS (Reuters) -Greek lawmakers prepared to vote on legislation on Thursday that would temporarily halt the processing of asylum applications of people coming from North Africa, a move rights groups have called illegal. The vote comes amid a...
South Africa faces a decline in homebuying activity amid economic challenges
IOL
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South Africa may see a dip in homebuying activity as consumers grapple with various economic challenges and rising household costs. Although the tariff increases do not directly target South Africa’s residential property market, there will be some...
Russia wants more profound trade relations with Africa
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Africa is becoming an increasingly vital market for Russian exporters, offering substantial room for growth, according to Tatyana An, Vice President of the Russian Export Center (REC). Speaking at the INNOPROM-2025 industrial expo in...
Bartow considers police reforms after traffic stop involving pastor
The Ledger - Florida
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A Bartow pastor alleges he was racially profiled during a traffic stop for a broken tag light. The Bartow police chief apologized for the incident and proposed reforms like body cameras and a citizen oversight committee. The city manager suggested...
As the world reconfigures, can Africa claim its economic power?
Joy FM
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July 10, 2025
As economic alliances fracture, digital power consolidates, and climate pressures reshape industries, Africa faces a historic question: Will it continue to respond to the world’s agenda, or start defining it? That challenge anchors Africa Unlocked...
Trump’s 30% tariff on South Africa to hit white farmers he once backed
News.Az
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports starting August 1 is set to impact a group he has vocally supported in the past, white farmers. The tariff will target agricultural exports such as citrus,...
Who cleans up this mess? African oil spills, corporate ‘responsibility’
Environment Journal
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July 10, 2025
Black gold pours into the Gulf of Suez, Libya struggles to deal with a tanker explosion, and Shell still hasn’t covered the costs of exploration and exploitation in the Niger Delta. This summer has been a torrid time for anyone working PR for the...
Economy running on borrowed breath, not fundamental strength – Africa Policy Lens
Joy FM
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July 10, 2025
Despite apparent economic gains, particularly the recent stability of the local currency, the Africa Policy Lens (APL) has warned that Ghana’s economy is operating on "borrowed breath" rather than fundamental strength. In a statement reacting to...
Cyprus deputy shipping minister visits UK to boost IMO council bid
Cyprus Mail
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July 10, 2025
Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis,paid a working visit to London this week, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties with the United Kingdom. The trip also sought to promote Cyprus’ bid for re-election to the council of the International...
List of African countries that are considered fragile states in 2025
Business Insider Africa
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July 10, 2025
Removing donor assistance might make it more difficult for the poorest nations in the region to pay off their debt and worsen humanitarian problems, especially in areas that are unstable and afflicted by violence. Additionally, low-income agrarian...
U.S. Hails Ivanhoe Rail Access Deal
Liberian Observer
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The Government of Liberia’s landmark rail agreement with Ivanhoe Atlantic has received a new wave of endorsement from the United States, following a high-level meeting between President Joseph N. Boakai and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State...
UK’s iconic High Speed Train lives on for freight and infrastructure operations
Rail Freight
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July 10, 2025
It is a landmark year for Britain’s railway heritage. Now, 200 years after passenger services started, work is underway to future-proof one of the country’s most recognisable passenger trains, the iconic InterCity125, and retain examples for...