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Donald Trump makes stunning tan confession as he debuts oranger than ever face
U.S. President Donald Trump seemed to brush off the apparent assassination threats from Iran with a bit of humor on Wednesday. During a gathering with five African leaders, Trump, who many noticed appeared exceptionally tan, was questioned about...

Senegal's leader flatters Trump with comments…
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye called Trump a 'tremendous' golfer with skills in 'concentration and precision' that 'make for a great leader.' The compliments came as Trump met at the White House with five African leaders to discuss...

Flanking tactics
Don’t look now, but if we’re not careful, we could find ourselves legally outflanked over the West Philippine Sea. In a move widely reported abroad on May 30 but which merited just minor, bottom-page treatment in the “World” pages of two local...

Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focu…
US President Donald Trump hailed West Africa's rich natural resources as he hosted five of its leaders Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing influence of Russia and China. Trump's administration is...

Clinical Features of Patients with Tropheryma Whipplei Detected in Lower Respiratory Tract Samples in China
Introduction Tropheryma whipplei (TW) is a gram-positive, periodic acid-Schiff (PAS)-positive, nonacid-fast bacillus that is relatively common and ubiquitous.1 TW can cause a broad spectrum of infections, ranging from asymptomatic carriage,...

Nigerians face new US visitor visa restrictions
The US State Department has announced new visa rules for Nigerians wishing to travel to the US in the non-immigrant and non-diplomat categories. The US embassy in Nigeria posted to its website on July 8 that the US would issue single-entry visas...

Trump announces tariffs of up to 30% on six more countries
Trump issues tariff letters to six more countriesBut before he meets with west African leaders, Donald Trump is now announcing more trade notices to several countries on Truth Social. The US president is posting copies of separate letters...

2025 Women’s AFCON: On which channels can you watch the matches in Tunisia ?
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The 2025 Women’s African Cup of Nations kicks off this Saturday, July 5th, in Morocco. TN Sport provides you with the detailed TV schedule, country by country, to watch the matches throughout this 13th edition....

New releases for your streaming pleasure: July 9-15
APPLE TV+ Foundation: Season 3 Premieres on July 11 Based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning stories, the 10-episode season will have episodes every Friday till Sept 12. Season three continues the epic chronicle of a band of exiles on their...

Marco Rubio imposter: experts say AI deepfakes of voice and writing styles are 'dangerous escalation'
Artificial intelligence was used to impersonate the voice of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and place calls to foreign ministers and American officials, the State Department confirmed on Tuesday, raising further concerns over the growing use of...

Nigeria snubbed at White House summit, opposition blames Tinubu
Nigeria’s opposition alliance blamed President Bola Tinubu for not being invited to the African summit in the White House on Wednesday, according to a statement by the opposition’s Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi. The newly formed...

ADC: Nigeria Has Become An Afterthought Globally, Under APC’s Administration
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said Nigeria was not invited to White House trade talks because of President Bola Tinubu’s economic failure, stressing that under the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, the country has gone from...

ADC: Tinubu’s Failure Behind US’ Snub
APC: ADC is ‘Mortally Wounded’ •Mark declares party has no preferred presidential choice, pledges transparency •Lukman: Coalition won’t handover structures to Atiku, Obi, Amaechi, others, says DumebiKachikwu long expelled •Idris: Coalition backers...

Luxury influencer Kefilwe "Kefiboo" Mabote lives it up in Lisbon, Portugal
Kefilwe Mabote is out living her best life and enjoying the warm weather in Lisbon, Portugal The luxury influencer and born-again Christian has been serving some stunning looks and lovely views from her vacation, and Mzansi is loving it Fans and...

Transfer talk: Bale moving back to Spurs?
IMAGE: Gareth Bale has a contract with Real Madrid until 2022. Photograph: Sergio Perez/Reuters Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Real Madrid to re-sign winger Gareth Bale, his agent said on Tuesday, as the Wales international looks to end his...

5 Questions With DJ Narity
A passionate music lover, DJ Narity began his career during his teens as part of a high school sound system called Toxic. He later joined the popular Bloodline Sound. In 2010, he rose to national prominence after entering the Heineken Green...
How Black culture has shaped Paris—and where to experience it
Travelers searching for immersive Black or African cultural experiences in Paris can start with a stroll through Marché Dejean in the city’s La Goutte d’Or district, also known as Little Africa. Photograph by Michael Zumstein, Agence...

Eminent persons gather for National Dialogue - Ockham Observer weekly news diary
Tuesday, 08 July 2025 08/07/25 iSERVICE Eminent persons gather for National Dialogue - Ockham Observer weekly news diary Ockham Communications | 7 July 2025 | 06 July 2025 President Ramaphosa’s Eminent Persons Group meets to set agenda for...

New Goodwill Ambassadors of the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University
On June 29, 2025, the First Congress of Ambassadors of the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University took place in Moscow. The event was organized by the Russia–Africa Club at Lomonosov Moscow State University with the support of the...

5 African leaders are set to meet with Trump - report claims
According to media sources confirmed by Semafor and first reported by Africa Intelligence, the summit will bring together heads of state from various Western and Central African countries for high-level discussions on trade, regional security, and...