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Ugandan Film “Janani: The Last Stand” is the top film this year at the Zanzibar International Film Festival
Anglican Ink - Florida
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July 6, 2025
Matt Bish’s biographical drama about Anglican martyr Archbishop Janani Luwum earns acclaim at East Africa’s premier film festival A Ugandan film chronicling the final days of Archbishop Janani Luwum has achieved significant recognition at the 2025...
Women's AFCON - Ranking all 12 teams... And number 1 may surprise you
ESPN Africa
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July 5, 2025
The 15th edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which takes place in Morocco from July 5-26, brings together the continent's premier sides as 12 teams vie for Africa's top prize. From defending champions South Africa to the most successful...
Witch Hunts Targeting The Elderly, Women And Disabled In Nigeria, Other African Countries Must End, Says Advocacy Group
Sahara Reporters
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A leading human rights group, the Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW), has called for urgent and sustained action to end witch hunts across Africa, describing the practice as a brutal and outdated system of violence fuelled by ignorance, fear and...
What exactly is a flat white? 30 coffee questions answered
The Times
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Since coffee has overtaken tea in Brits’ affections, what was once considered a functional drink is now seen as more fun — but a bit more confusing too. Here, the former world champion barista James Hoffmann cuts through the froth on telling your...
Summary: Morocco 2-0 Tunisia in Friendly Match
VAVEL
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June 6, 2025
EVENT ENDED Morocco defeated Tunisia 2-0 in this international friendly match. Image: VAVEL 10:04 PM4 hours ago The match ends with a final score of Morocco 2-0 Tunisia, a great victory for the home team to take this friendly match with a great...
Summary: Poland 2-0 Moldova in Friendly Match
VAVEL
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June 6, 2025
8:37 PM5 hours agoEnd of game The match in this international friendly ends with a final score of Poland 2-0 over Moldova, a great victory for the home team to continue adding victories before the World Cup qualifiers, a great victory for the home...
What does President Trump’s travel ban mean for global sporting events?
The New York Times
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June 6, 2025
The Concacaf Gold Cup begins next week. The Little League World Series kicks off in August, and then there’s the New York Marathon in November. Then, of course, come the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics, with dozens of international...
Iran at risk of having NO fans at soccer World Cup thanks to Donald Trump ban
Irish Star
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June 6, 2025
14:52 ET, 06 Jun 2025Updated 14:53 ET, 06 Jun 2025 Iran is facing the possibility of having no fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to implement his travel ban on 12 nations on Monday, June 9. Following on from a...
President Taye Arrives in Moroni to Attend Comoros’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Day
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July, 5, 2025 (ENA)—Ethiopia's President Taye Atske Selassie has arrived in Moroni, Comoros, to take part in the 50th anniversary celebrations of the country’s Independence Day. Up on arrival his arrival at Prince Said Ibrahim...
Is Trump planning an ‘Africa visa ban’?
Al Jazeera
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June 20, 2025
United States President Donald Trump could significantly expand his travel ban list in the next few weeks to include 36 more countries, 26 of which are in Africa, US media reports say, citing internal government documents. With 10 countries...
Donald Trump Escalates Crackdown On Harvard: Bans Visas For New Foreign Students, University Responds
News24
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June 5, 2025
In a fresh crackdown, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday banned visas for new foreign students at Harvard University. The order comes as Trump’s administration intensifies its long-standing crackdown on higher education, particularly at...
Zimbabwe records refugee influx, DRC constitutes larger population
New Zimbabwe
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June 19, 2025
By Staff Reporter The population of refugees in Zimbabwe is expected to shoot up to 18,000 by the end of this year due to a prevailing peaceful environment, the government has said. Addressing the media on the state and welfare of refugees in...
Merck Foundation commemorates 13 years of impact in healthcare, education, and empowerment
Weekend Post-Insightful
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June 19, 2025
Dubai, UAE — The Merck Foundation, led by CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej, marked 13 years of service in advancing healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment. The event gathered First Ladies, dignitaries, healthcare professionals, and media...
Merck Foundation commemorates 13 years of impact in healthcare, education, and empowerment
Weekend Post-Insightful
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June 19, 2025
Dubai, UAE — The Merck Foundation, led by CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej, marked 13 years of service in advancing healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment. The event gathered First Ladies, dignitaries, healthcare professionals, and media...
Twenty sworn in at Saguaro National Park naturalization ceremony
KGUN - Arizona
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July 5, 2025
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — While many celebrated the Fourth of July with barbecues and fireworks, 20 people from around the world gathered at Saguaro National Park’s west side to make their first memories as American citizens. The journey to...
Hatters celebrate diversity during Canada Day celebrations
Medicine Hat News
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July 2, 2025
By BRENDAN MILLER on July 2, 2025. bmiller@medicinehatnews.com Vibrant Canada Day celebrations held in Medicine Hat on Monday and Tuesday showcased the city’s cultural diversity as well as Canadian pride, as the country turned 158 years old –...
Kenya to face Zanzibar in CECAFA Beach Soccer Champs opener
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 4, 2025
Kenya’s beach soccer team is gearing up for a pulsating moment as the country prepares to host the inaugural CECAFA Beach Soccer Championship 2025 in Mombasa. After two postponements attributed to logistical issues, the Council of East and Central...
The Dr Congo-rwanda Deal: Now Comes The Hard Part
The Nigerian Voice
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A new peace agreement offers hope of quelling hostilities between Kinshasa and Kigali in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Richard Moncrieff assesses the tough road ahead as diplomats seek to ensure that...
Famous birthdays for June 17: Will Forte, Odessa A'zion
United Press International (UPI)
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June 17 (UPI) -- Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini. They include: -- John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, in 1703 -- Musician Igor Stravinsky in 1882 -- Artist M.C. Escher in 1898 -- Writer John Hersey in 1914 -- Filmmaker Ken...
Keep your America, Mr Trump, and we’ll keep our Africa
Al Jazeera
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July 4, 2025
On June 16, The New York Times disclosed that United States President Donald Trump is considering broadening his travel ban list to include as many as 36 additional countries, most of them African – including my country, Zimbabwe. Twelve days...