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Saba’s Sustainable Paradise: How the Caribbean’s Smallest Island Is Leading Big Environmental Change
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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September 8, 2025
Aerial view of Saba. Photo by E. Hanger I boarded the puddle jumper plane for a 12-minute flight from St. Maarten to Saba; it was a race against time before sunset. The tiny commercial runway located on Saba’s jagged coast doesn’t have lights,...
A tribute to Philip Hull: A beacon of kindness and generosity in South Africa's motor industry
IOL
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September 8, 2025
The South African motor industry has lost one of its kindest and most altruistic souls, with the passing of Philip Hull on Saturday. As tributes poured in on social media following the news of his untimely passing, it became clear that many lives...
Africa Must Lead Global...
Capital
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September 8, 2025
As the 2nd Africa Climate Summit convenes, Greenpeace Africa has issued a powerful call for the continent to lead global climate justice by enforcing polluter accountability and protecting its vast forests. The environmental group is demanding...
Roundup: African leaders call for enhanced climate solutions at 2nd Africa Climate Summit
Xinhua News Agency
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African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf addresses the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Sept. 8, 2025. African leaders at the Second Africa Climate Summit on Monday called for stronger climate action...
NECA Champions Business, digital Economy at Africa Employers’ Summit
This Day
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September 8, 2025
Oluchi Chibuzor The Nigeria Employers Consultative Association will be part of a summit hosted by the Federation of Kenya Employers, BUSINESS Africa Employers’ Confederation, International Labour Organization (ILO) & the International Organisation...
'I felt at home;' Buhl man survives 34 days in South Africa to win reality show.
ABC 6 - Idaho
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September 8, 2025
BUHL, Idaho — Have you ever wondered how long you could survive in the wilderness without assistance, gas stations, or social media? Nathan Olsen from southern Idaho found his answer: "34 days," said Nathan Olsen, describing his time spent alone...
South Africa Calls for Strengthening the BRICS and Denounces US Protectionism
teleSUR
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September 9, 2025
“When BRICS countries come together in solidarity to co-create solutions, we unlock tangible, mutual benefits for the Global South,” said Cyril Ramaphosa. September 8, 2025 Hour: 9:20 pm South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the BRICS...
Cross-border freedom boosts African reporter’s mission to tackle wildlife trafficking scourge
Daily Maverick
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September 8, 2025
Migration and free movement within Africa remain critical yet underreported issues, especially when it comes to their impact on women. African Women in Media (AWiM) has led a fellowship-driven project commissioning 25 long-form multimedia...
Africa Enters an Age of Optimism
Capital Finance International
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September 7, 2025
07 Sep, 2025 The upcoming UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York presents an opportunity for world leaders to assess the drivers of global uncertainty. In doing so, Africa must not be sidelined. Genuine engagement with the continent is essential...
Carney announces $80M for Atlantic businesses to weather tariffs
Telegraph-Journal
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September 8, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links New Brunswick News The Issues That’s as he warns of an imminent need for the region’s export economy to find new markets Published Sep 08, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 5 minute read Prime Minister Mark Carney is...
Newly appointed CARICOM Chair calls for a proactive and results-oriented Africa-CARICOM collaboration
Dominica News Online
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September 8, 2025
The tragic history of the Atlantic Slave Trade, which once brought immense suffering to their peoples, is now envisioned as a symbol of renewal through the Atlantic Bridge—a pathway of hope, progress, and rightful recognition. This transformative...
Nigeria, other African countries lose $12.7 billion annually to disaster-related infrastructure damage
Nairametrics
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September 8, 2025
Nigeria and other African countries are losing an estimated $12.7 billion every year due to disaster-related damage to infrastructure and buildings. This is according to a new report released by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure...
Again, Retrieving the African Ideal: A Courageous Questioning in These Times.
ThyBlackMan
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September 8, 2025
Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry 1 (ThyBlackMan.com) The arrival of September 7th easily brings to mind and memory for Us the 60th anniversary of the Organization Us, a major organization in the Black Power phase of the Black Freedom Struggle;...
5 ways the ocean keeps our climate in check
Conservation International
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September 8, 2025
The ocean is more than a backdrop for sunsets and surf — it’s the origin and engine of all life on Earth, responsible for regulating our climate, absorbing heat, circulating currents and producing oxygen. But human-driven climate change is pushing...
Asia-Africa Legal Body Opens 63rd Session in Kampala
News Ghana
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September 8, 2025
Government representatives and legal experts from 49 member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) convened Monday in Kampala for the body’s 63rd annual session, focusing on strengthening international law cooperation...
West African leaders endorse joint plan to advance Lassa fever vaccine
Peoples Gazette
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September 8, 2025
West African ministers of health have agreed on a joint action to advance the development and readiness of vaccines against Lassa fever. The disease is endemic to the region and is responsible for thousands of deaths annually. The pledge, endorsed...
Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla was NOT hit by a drone and their claims 'have no basis in truth', Tunisian authorities say - after the group said they were attacked
Daily Mail
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September 8, 2025
Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla was not hit by a drone, Tunisian authorities have insisted, saying the activists' claims 'have no basis in truth' after the group alleged their boats had come under attack. A dramatic video posted by fellow activist...
Financial Security (FinSec) Series with Philip Takyi (Dr): Embedded Finance and the New Age of Cybercrime in Africa: Navigating Third-Party Risks in a Global Ecosystem
Business and Financial Times
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September 8, 2025
The rapid proliferation of mobile technology and the ingenuity of African fintech startups have catalyzed a transformative wave of financial inclusion across the continent. One of the most significant developments in this landscape is the rise of...
Trump administration taunts Kilmar Abrego Garcia as ICE reveals plans to deport him to tiny African country
The Independent
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September 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Kiir leaves for climate summit in Addis
Eye Radio
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September 8, 2025
Author: Koang Pal Chang | Published: 10 hours ago President Salva Kiir and Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel at Juba International Airport before his departure for Addis Ababa Monday afternoon September 8, 2025 - .- Office of the President JUBA, SouthSudan...