Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Early reports say a majority of voters in Gabon cast ballots to end military rule
Voice of America
·
November 17, 2024
Yaoundé, Cameroon — Early results indicate a majority of Gabon's 860,000 registered voters cast ballots in favor of a new constitution that could end military rule, according to state TV reports. The results of Saturday's constitutional referendum...
The art of getting high, from tea to ayahuasca
The Times
·
High and low: Ayahuasca Dreams, by Robert Venosa, 1994 ROBERT VENOSA, COURTESY OF MARTINA HOFFMANN Abraham Lincoln, America’s second greatest president, according to the new president-elect, would perhaps have enjoyed the extraordinary event that...
Highlights and goals of Gabon 1-5 Morocco in 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
VAVEL
·
November 15, 2024
2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers Group B - Matchday 5 Friday, November 15, 2024 - Referee: Abongile Tom - South Africa Updated 4 hours agoFULL TIME Image: VAVELADVERTISEMENT We're off! Our coverage of the Gabon vs Morocco match on Matchday 5...
Gabon President Invites Dangote To Come Invest In Cement, Fertiliser Production Amidst Feud With FG
Information Nigeria
·
July 24, 2024
President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon has invited Aliko Dangote, founder of Dangote Industries Limited, to invest in cement and fertiliser production in the country. According to a statement by the media office of Dangote Group, the billionaire...
Gabon President Invites Dangote To Invest In Cement, Fertilizer Sectors
Naija News
·
July 24, 2024
Naija News reports that this invitation comes shortly after Dangote announced a halt in investment in Nigeria’s steel industry. A statement from the media office of Dangote Group revealed that the invitation aims to explore investment...
Gabon president invites Dangote to invest in cement, fertiliser production
Nigerian Eye
·
July 23, 2024
Aliko Dangote, the chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, has been invited by President Brice Oligui Nguema of Gabon to invest in cement and fertiliser production in the country. According to a statement by the media office of Dangote Group, the...
Role of Media in Africa’s democracy and security – a double-edged sword
Business and Financial Times
·
November 21, 2024
By Princess Sekyere BIH Current reports by the Africa Peer Review Mechanism, Afrobarometer, and the United Nations Development Programme suggest that Africa is experiencing a democratic decline ( APRM, 2023; Afrobarometer, 2024 and UNDP, 2024)....
Friday’s TV/Radio listings (November 15)
The Dallas Morning News - Texas
·
November 15, 2024
See Friday’s TV/radio listings below: EVENT TIME TV NBA LA Lakers at San Antonio 6:43 ESPN Memphis at Golden State 9:05 ESPN NCAA men’s basketball Virginia vs. Villanova 4:00 TNT, truTV Florida at Florida St. 5:00 ACC TCU at Michigan 5:00 FS1...
The Latest: Trump’s new 50% tariffs for Brazil stem from his disapproval over Bolsonaro trial
Tri-City News
·
July 10, 2025
President Donald Trump cited what he called unfair treatment of Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro as he announced the new 50% duties on import goods from the South American nation, showing that personal grudges rather than simply economics...
Chelsea v Newcastle Live TV – Global channel listings to watch on Sunday
The Mag
·
October 25, 2024
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Chelsea v Newcastle Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Sunday (2pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players hoping to hit...
Newcastle v Chelsea Live TV – Global channel listings to watch on Wednesday
The Mag
·
October 30, 2024
Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Chelsea Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Wednesday (7.45pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe and his Newcastle United players hoping to...
What Trump’s ‘Good English’ Remark Really Reflects
AOL
·
U.S. President Donald Trump listens during a lunch with African leaders at the White House on July 9, 2025. Credit - Win McNamee—Getty Images Donald Trump has yet to visit Africa as President. But he’s certainly left an impression. In his first...
Trump Signals Africa Policy Shift from Aid to Trade
MENAFN
·
July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting Wednesday with the leaders of five African nations, signaling a significant policy shift from financial assistance to economic partnerships focused on trade. Gathering at the White House with the...
Trump hosts West African leaders to secure critical minerals, counter China–Russia influence
Firstpost
·
July 9, 2025
In what is being called a strategic move by the US, President Donald Trump welcomed five West African leaders to the White House on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen trade ties and gain access to the region’s untapped trove of critical minerals. The...
President Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%
The Daily News - Michigan
·
President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with African leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House, Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import...
Malawi Left Out as Trump Snubs Africa’s Strategic Importance, Invites Only Five Leaders to US Summit
Nyasa Times
·
July 9, 2025
Malawi is among the dozens of African countries excluded from a highly selective US-Africa business summit hosted by United States President Donald Trump, who has invited only five African leaders to Washington for a closed-door meeting focused on...
Nasdaq closes at new heights as Nvidia reaches $4 trillion
Proactive USA
·
July 9, 2025
4:10pm: Nasdaq hits new level US stocks closed higher on Wednesday, lifted by a fresh surge in Nvidia shares that helped push the chipmaker into the history books—if only briefly. The Nasdaq led the charge, gaining 0.9% to finish at 20,611, while...
Louvre Abu Dhabi reveals new global masterpieces display
Emirati Times
·
July 9, 2025
Abu Dhabi: Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched a captivating new display of masterpieces that showcases a blend of recent acquisitions and renowned international loans, further enriching the museum’s universal storytelling approach. The collection, on...
‘Aid to trade shift’ marks new US-Africa strategy
Telengana Today
·
July 10, 2025
President Trump met with leaders from five African nations, announcing a strategic shift in US policy toward Africa from aid to trade, highlighting economic opportunities and growing trade between both regions. Published Date - 10 July 2025, 07:08...
Trump eyes African mineral wealth in trade-focused summit
Modern Ghana
·
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...