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Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa dominate 2025 World Travel Awards in Dar es Salaam
Business Insider Africa
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June 29, 2025
African nations stood out at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony, held on June 28 at the Johari Rotana Hotel in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The ceremony kicked off the 2025 WTA regional series, uniting tourism and...
Kenyan woman pleads for help after Russian ex-lover kicks her out, takes off with baby
The Standard
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In a quiet corner of Mvindeni village near Ukunda, 23-year-old Jerop Faith stares into the distance, her heart shattered, her arms empty, but her spirit holding on. Her baby girl, Maya, is thousands of kilometres away in Russia, taken by the man...
Nigeria squad announcement: Chelle unveils 35-man provisional CHAN roster including Sodiq, Alimi
All Nigeria Soccer
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July 4, 2025
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has released a 35-man provisional squad for the 8th African Nations Championship, set to take place next month in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with notable inclusions such as Papa Mustapha Daniel and Sodiq Ismaila....
Here's a list of countries where Pakistanis can now travel without visa
GEO TV
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now travel to 32 countries either visa-free or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's passport ranking. According to the latest figures released by Henley & Partners, an international...
Rethinking Ethiopia’s Bilateral Investment Treaties: A Comparative Analysis with Emerging Global Models
The Reporter Ethiopia
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July 5, 2025
This article explores Ethiopia’s bilateral investment treaties (BITs) through a comparative lens, drawing from analyses of treaties Ethiopia has signed with Libya, Algeria, Sudan, Finland, Sweden, China, and Egypt. These are contrasted with model...
Princess Kate sends hidden message with deeply personal statement - Inside the Palace
GB News
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July 5, 2025
GB News' Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker has provided his exclusive insight into Princess Kate's emotional message and the engagements undertaken by the Prince of Wales and the King this week. Sign up for the GB News Royal Newsletter to get the...
Pakistanis can travel to 32 countries without visa
The News International
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June 29, 2025
Pakistani passport holders can now visit 32 countries without a visa or with visa-on-arrival following an improvement in the country's position on the Henley passport index. The latest data from Henley & Partners, a global citizenship advisory...
Malawi Embassy in Kenya Reported to Anti-Corruption Bureau
Malawi 24
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June 29, 2025
Whistleblower Report Deepens Concerns Over Corruption in Malawi Embassies Chakwera Faces Mounting Pressure Ahead of Presidential Elections Nairobi, Kenya – The Malawi Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has received a damning whistleblower report...
With the Neeraj Chopra Classic, India's javelin ace and Olympics legend seeks to create a legacy
Mint
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July 5, 2025
The last few months have presented a different sort of challenge for Neeraj Chopra. He’s had to understand the world of floodlights and lumens. He’s had to walk around the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru to inspect everything from the gym to the...
Economic resilience urged for Africa amid US tariffs
China Daily Global
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An exhibitor (R) shakes hands with a visitor during the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo at Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in Changsha, Central China's Hunan province, June 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] African...
Forum: Protecting, ensuring our freedoms in uncertain times
Herald - Washington State
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July 5, 2025
By Kathy Solberg / Herald Forum Two years ago, writing for the Fourth of July, I reflected on freedom as an “opportunity of life”; words borrowed from a survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. I distinguished between “freedom to” and “freedom...
Kenya Protests Against Ruto Turn Deadly as 16 Killed and Over 400 Injured
The News Chronicle
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June 26, 2025
Hello and welcome! In today’s trending news stories; 1. At least 16 people died, mostly from police gunfire, during anti-government protests across Kenya on Wednesday, held to mark the anniversary of the 2024 demonstrations. Rights groups reported...
Column: Why is U.S. losing its appeal
Pennsylvania Sun
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China is becoming "cooler" because of decades of consistent, people-centered development. The United States is losing its appeal due to years of isolationism and elite capture. Should the U.S. policies persist, its "cool" could risk vanishing...
Africa and Indian Ocean’s travel and tourism elite honoured at VIP reception in Tanzania
Breaking Travel News
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June 29, 2025
Tourism and hospitality dignitaries from across Africa and the Indian Ocean convened in Tanzania for the opening leg of World Travel Awards 2025 to honour the organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation across the region....
UK-based Christian Entity Denounces Russian Mercenaries’ “gross violations of human rights, humanitarian law” in CAR
ACI Africa
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July 4, 2025
Armed conflict and climate shocks have reportedly disrupted farming, pushed food prices higher, and deepened hunger. Over a third of the population experiences food insecurity, and many communities depend on aid for survival. In the Oral update,...
Zimbabwe Govt Issues Warning Over Kenyan Scams
Kenyans.co.ke
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June 29, 2025
The Zimbabwean government has issued a stern warning on a fraudulent job scam circulating on social media platforms, targeting Zimbabwean job seekers with false promises of employment opportunities in Kenya. Zimbabwe's Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
From Ngare Ndare to Malka Mari, the unsung travel destinations
The Standard
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Jeremiah Mwenda, the head guide at Ngare Ndare Forest, walks through the endangered red cedar trees. [Mactilda Mbenywe, Standard] If you fancy a serene walk in a natural forest, away from the humming engines and a thousand footsteps, Ngare Ndare...
Kenyans Rally One Year On from Parliament Storming
Arabian Post
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June 25, 2025
Nairobi and towns across Kenya witnessed widespread demonstrations on 25 June as Kenyans marked one year since thousands breached the national parliament—a flashpoint sparked by anger over proposed tax hikes. The gatherings, under tight security,...
Kenya passes finance bill impacting aviation sector
Ch-Aviation
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June 25, 2025
Kenya’s aviation industry could face higher operating costs and reduced competitiveness after parliament last week passed the controversial Finance Bill 2025, which proposes reinstating value-added tax (VAT), Import Declaration Fees (IDF), and...
Kenya wins Africa Catchball Cup in South Africa unbeaten
Citizen TV Kenya
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June 25, 2025
Kenya clinched the Africa Catchball Cup in South Africa after completing an unbeaten run during the week-long tournament held from Saturday, June 14 to Saturday, June 21 in Soweto. The competition, which took place at Pimville Stadium in Gauteng,...