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Lassana Tunkara: China Visit Was “As Educational As It Has Been Moving”
The Fatu Network
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June 9, 2025
- Advertisement - Written by: Seringe ST Touray The Chinese Embassy in The Gambia hosted its 5th China-Gambia Bantaba last week Wednesday evening, bringing together Gambian media professionals who recently participated in a two-week seminar in...
L&G’s total commitment to nature conservation and sustainable development in emerging markets hits over $1bn with launch of Nature and Social Outcomes strategy
Ethical Marketing News
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April 30, 2025
L&G announces that it has committed a further $235m (£183m) to nature conservation and sustainable development in emerging markets (‘EMs’) through the launch of its Nature and Social Outcomes strategy (‘the strategy’). This initial investment has...
Pakistan tops rankings for risk improvement
The Express Tribune
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June 29, 2025
Listen to article KARACHI: In a major economic milestone, Pakistan has emerged as the top-performing market in the Global Emerging Market (EM) Rankings for reducing sovereign credit risk, according to a new Bloomberg Intelligence report. Over the...
Watch as Asamoah Gyan humiliates opponent with dazzling skill in Gala of Legends
GhanaWeb
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June 5, 2025
Asamoah Gyan rolled back the years with a moment of pure brilliance during the African Legends Gala held in Libreville, Gabon, on Sunday, June 1, 2025, leaving fans and fellow icons in awe. The event, which featured some of Africa’s most...
Pakistan records largest drop in default risk among emerging markets
The Express Tribune
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June 28, 2025
Listen to article Pakistan has achieved the world’s steepest decline in sovereign default risk over the past year, leading Bloomberg Intelligence’s Global Emerging Market (EM) Rankings for credit risk improvement, according to data released by the...
‘Pakistan leads emerging markets in sovereign risk recovery’
Daily Times
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June 28, 2025
In a positive development on the economic front, Pakistan has emerged as the most improved emerging market in terms of sovereign credit risk, according to the latest analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence. Backed by macroeconomic stabilization,...
Benni disappointed with Harambee Stars draw against Chad
Citizen TV Kenya
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June 8, 2025
Harambee Stars' William Lenkupae (in red), dodges past Chad players during their international friendly held in Morocco on June 7, 2025. The team drew 0-0. Photo courtesy of FKF media. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has expressed his...
Iraq confirms drone attacks on radar systems at military bases
The National News
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At least two radar systems were attacked by unidentified drones on Tuesday early morning at military bases in Iraq, a government spokesman confirmed, while there was no claim of responsibility for the attacks. The first drone hit the radar system...
Pakistan tops Bloomberg’s Emerging Market Credit Risk Improvement Rankings
Daily Pakistan
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June 28, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has turned the tables on economic front, as the country has been ranked as the most improved emerging market in terms of sovereign credit risk, according to the latest analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence. The report shows...
Harambee Stars held to goalless draw by Chad
Citizen TV Kenya
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June 7, 2025
Jonah Ayunga (9), Mohammed Bajaber (7) and Wilson Lenkupae (11) during Harambee Stars World Cup qualifier against Gambia on March 20, 2025 at the Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium. Photo courtesy of FKF Media and Communications Desk....
Pakistan leads emerging markets in sovereign risk recovery, says Bloomberg Intelligence
Business Recorder
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June 28, 2025
In a positive development on the economic front, Pakistan has emerged as the most improved emerging market in terms of sovereign credit risk, according to the latest analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence. Backed by macroeconomic stabilization,...
Pakistan sees sharpest drop in default risk globally; Bloomberg Intelligence
Profit by Pakistan Today
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June 28, 2025
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has emerged as the most improved emerging market in terms of sovereign credit risk, recording the steepest decline in default probability over the past year, according to an analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence. The development...
World Cup icon who scored against England at Italia 90 dies aged 68
Daily Star
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May 16, 2025
Emmanuel Kunde, who scored against England at Italia 90, has died aged 68. Kunde turned out for Cameroon at the 1982 and 1990 World Cups. And his national team federation have confirmed his passing in a statement. It read: "His death constitutes a...
Roaming Charges: After Midnight
CounterPunch
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June 27, 2025
B-2 Stealth bomber flying at night. Photo: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder / U.S. Air Force. After midnight We’re gonna let it all hang out We’re gonna cause talk and suspicion Give an exhibition Find out what it is all about – JJ Cale, After Midnight...
Tangier Med and Libreville drive the future of African ports
Atalayar
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May 28, 2025
Africa is redefining its port future, and two names are emerging most strongly in this transformation: Tangier Med and Libreville. From 26 to 28 May 2025, the capital of Gabon hosted the 13th edition of the Africa Ports Forum, a landmark event for...
Does elite NBA executive even want to stay in the league?
Marco Eagle - Florida
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One of the best front-office executives in the NBA just it the open market. Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors have parted ways. Ujiri had the title of vice chairman and team president and was the Raptors’ alternate governor. Not only did he have...
Jeune Afrique loses disparagement case against Africa Intelligence
Africa Intelligence
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June 6, 2025
On 4 June, after two years of legal proceedings, the Paris Court of Appeal once again rejected the attempt by companies Jeune Afrique Media Group and Africa Media Group to have Indigo Publications, publisher of Africa Intelligence, found guilty of...
Man United could be handed Bryan Mbeumo blow after transfer completed
Manchester Evening News
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June 5, 2025
Should Manchester United complete the signing of Bryan Mbeumo this summer, they could be without him for a whopping ten matches through no fault of their own. MEN Sport reported on Thursday that an initial offer had been placed to Brentford for...
Feeding Minds First: Rethinking the Place of Communication in Combating Malnutrition in Africa
Daily Trust
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June 26, 2025
By Milliscent Nnwoka Africa faces a grave nutrition crisis, one that statistics alone cannot solve. In Nigeria, 40% of children under five are stunted, and over 17 million people are food insecure (UNICEF, 2023; FAO et al., 2023; DHI, 2023)....
Zhejiang FC criticised for match continuation after Aaron Boupendza’s death
Samaa
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Football supporters across China expressed outrage on Wednesday as Hangzhou-based club Zhejiang FC proceeded with a home Chinese Super League fixture mere hours after the death of Gabon international striker Aaron Boupendza. Police in Hangzhou...