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Bach's passion speaks anew
The Express Tribune
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June 18, 2025
Composer Johann Sebastian Bach reinvented his famous St John Passion on three occasions, with each version adapted to reflect the spirit of the times. The story, which tells of the Passion of Jesus, is more timely than ever, judging by reworkings...
Burunga : launch of the CNDD-FDD campaign, between glowing results and popular doubts
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Burunga, May 19, 2025 – The CNDD-FDD officially launched its electoral campaign for the legislative and district elections in the southeastern province of Burunga on Friday, May 17. At this rally, Révérien Ndikuriyo, secretary...
‘You are welcome here’: World Refugee Day draws new Vermonters to celebrate with allies, volunteers
VTDigger - Vermont
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June 23, 2025
Glory Bigirimana, 8, of Burlington enjoys a quick ride atop a giant earth ball under the watchful eyes of volunteers at a World Refugee Day celebration at Leddy Park in Burlington on June 21, 2025. Photo by Auditi Guha/VTDigger BURLINGTON — Shabir...
Cape Town seeks to evict Congolese refugees demanding resettlement in Canada
Zambian Observer
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June 24, 2025
Cape Town seeks to evict refugees demanding resettlement in Canada The City of Cape Town has filed court papers to evict approximately 264 refugees from tented camps in Paint City, Bellville, and Wingfield, Maitland, where they have resided since...
US aid cuts curb journalists' access to vital health data in Africa
International Journalists' Network
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Scientists and researchers working in global health have called for the restoration of the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program, which tracks health-related data in over 90 low- and middle-income countries. In its 40-year history, the...
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) raise awareness about health & social issues in ...
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck...
General International Travel Advisory
JD Supra - California
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June 23, 2025
If you are not a U.S. citizen, travel outside the United States entails some chance that you will not be allowed to re-enter. This chance is quite small for permanent residents and, keeping in mind that about 100,000 foreign nationals enter the...
What we’re watching: Weekly disaster update, June 23
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
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June 23, 2025
We know all too well that disaster can strike anytime, anywhere in the world. Some disasters make headlines; others do not. Here at the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), we monitor the status of disasters worldwide and compile a list of the...
Nuggets from AfDB’s 2025 annual meetings, by Femi Adesina
Eagle Online
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June 23, 2025
For five days (May 26-30), over 5,000 delegates and participants from 81 countries gathered in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire for the 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The venue was the Sofitel Hotel in that country’s commercial...
Cultural dancers under pressure : “Banned from performing for other parties, underpaid by the CNDD-FDD”
Sos Médias Burundi
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SOS Médias Burundi Makamba, May 21, 2025 – As the legislative and district elections of June 5, 2025, approach, traditional dance groups in southern Burundi are denouncing restrictions imposed by the CNDD-FDD. Banned from performing for other...
Uganda SGR plan on track as Kenya pursues China bond
Zawya
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The Ugandan government has earmarked Ush2.17 trillion ($560.2 million) in the next financial year for construction of the standard gauge railway, signalling that the long-awaited works on the Malaba-Kampala line are about to start. This financing...
Why regional peers are upbeat about new Somali securities market?
Zawya
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East African capital markets are optimistic of accelerated integration of regional stockmarkets and an expanded pool of investors for companies seeking to raise capital in the region, especially after the launch of the National Securities Exchange...
Derry Concern to host annual ‘Hike of Hope’ for humanitarian causes on Scalp Mountain
Derry Journal
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May 23, 2025
Looking at the news the world has never appeared to be in a worse state of ‘chassis’. Speaking to many people they tell me they have ceased to watch the news. Bombarded by media reports from Ukraine and Gaza, these wars without reason or end are...
SuperSport nets rights to remaining African qualifiers for 2026 World Cup
Sportcal
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March 21, 2025
Sub-Saharan African pay-TV operator SuperSport has snapped up exclusive rights to the remaining African qualifiers for men’s soccer’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. SuperSport, owned by regional broadcast heavyweight MultiChoice, will cover all Africa-zone...
International Conference Calls for Education in Dialogue and Non-Violence
MENAFN
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June 22, 2025
(MENAFN- HWPL) Paris, June 12, 2025 – In a global context marked by social tensions, armed conflicts, and identity fractures, the voice of education has risen, strong and resolute, in support of peace. An international online conference was...
Louisville Cardinals sign Senegalese forward Mouhamed Camara
ESPN India
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May 21, 2025
Leonard Solms CloseJack of all sporting trades. Author of my 11-year-old self's fantasy story about his road to FIFA World Cup glory. Perfecting the art of writing about people who do what I said I was going to do. May 21, 2025, 05:16 AM ET...
Twiga Stars crowned CECAFA champions after defeating Kenya
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s national women’s football team, Twiga Stars, has clinched the CECAFA Women’s Championship title after defeating Kenya 1–0 in the final match played on Saturday at 4:00 PM at Azam Complex Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Twiga...
South Africa leads Africa in the latest global press freedom ranking
Business Insider Africa
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June 21, 2025
In the newly released 2025 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), South Africa has been ranked as the most press-friendly country in Africa, placing 27th out of 180 countries globally, a notable jump of 11 positions from its...
Spare us from Big Men with big wallets, bigger lies and biggest egos
Daily Maverick
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June 20, 2025
Ah, Chief Dwasaho. I was not going to write this letter today. I have exhausted my mental strength with human beings, the lies, deception, broken promises, rape, murder, genocide, missiles, bombs, drones, crime, corruption and obfuscation. There...
Tanzania Celebrates And Honors Akinwumi Adesina's Impactful Legacy As President Of The African Development Bank
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, on 14 June, has honored the President of the African Development Bank Group ( ) Dr Akinwumi Adesina describing him as“a visionary leader, a tireless son of Africa who has...