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Published on 12:58 GMT

Nigeria slides to fourth spot on 10 African Countries by GDP 2024 list

Nigeria has plunged to the fourth position on the list of top African countries by gross domestic product (GDP), a measure of the monetary value of all finished goods and services produced in the countries at a particular period. Afreximbank Research, the …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on 04:08 GMT

Okonjo-Iweala Urges US to Reconsider Reciprocal Tariffs on Poor African Nations

*At $187.64bn, Nigeria’s GDP drops to fourth in Africa *Trump moves to resolve violent wars, conflicts in Africa Eromosele Abiodun and Nume Ekeghe in Washington DC The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on 04:45 GMT

Trade, cross-border payments across West Africa receives boost with new pact

• Verve Partners GIM-UEMOA To Unlock West African Payment Access Traders and businessmen across the West African countries will soon begin to enjoy easy financial transactions across borders with the berthing of new payments solution arrangements. As a …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
Published on 08:33 GMT

U.S. Tariffs Threaten Trade Stability for Eight African Nations, COMESA Warns

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) warned Friday that new U.S. tariffs could disrupt trade for eight of its 21 member states, risking job losses and supply chain shocks across vulnerable African economies. The regional bloc …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on 04:38 GMT

Lack of infrastructure hampering trade in Africa, says Mayegun

GIZ Champions Regional Trade As WTO Launches Tradeconnect The CEO of Avila Nigeria, Temitope Mayegun, has called for improvement in infrastructure, digitalisation in borders in Africa and access to information to boost trade. Mayegun made the call at …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Djibouti positions itself as East Africa’s digital gateway through submarine cable investments

The news: Djibouti has invested over $200 million in 12 submarine cables, enhancing its role as a key digital hub connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa. The country’s strategic location at the Red Sea and Indian Ocean junction facilitates global data …

Source: Techpoint Africa - Neutral
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Top five economies in Africa: Where does Nigeria rank?

The World Bank’s latest Africa Pulse report has revealed a bleak future for Nigeria, with poverty expected to rise by 3.6 per cent by 2027. The report also said Nigeria’s over-reliance on oil, economic fragility, and governance challenges are key reasons …

Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Russia reshapes the international balance through its expansion in Africa

Taking advantage of the international spotlight on Ukraine and the Middle East, Russia continues to expand its influence in various parts of Africa. Capitalising on the strategic vacuum left by the withdrawal of European countries, and through security …

Source: Atalayar - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 25, 2025

West Africa must assert sovereignty amid foreign influence, rising terror threat - Experts warn

Ambassador Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Alliance of Sahel States, has urged West African countries to strengthen their capacity to engage diverse international partners without falling captive to singular foreign agendas. He made this …

Source: GhanaWeb - Neutral
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Russia's expanding pull in Africa is pushing Western influence out

Moscow’s expanding presence in Africa has largely unfolded in silence, but the shift it represents is profound. Like in the game of Risk, Africa’s sheer size and its treasure trove of untapped raw materials is becoming increasingly important as the world …

Source: BNE Intellinews - Neutral
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Golar Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG),Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Joins Invest In African Energy (IAE) 2025 Speaker ...

(MENAFN- APO Group) Federico Petersen, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Golar LNG, will join the upcoming Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 Forum in Paris to discuss scaling LNG in Africa, overcoming infrastructure challenges and attracting investment. …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Verve, GIM-UEMOA Partner to Boost Seamless Payments Across West Africa

Emma Okonji In a bid to address cross-border payments challenges between Nigeria and West African countries, Verve, Africa’s largest domestic payments card has expanded its footprint into the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) region through …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 25, 2025

Haithem Debbiche: Championing Sustainability at Tetra Pak through Innovative Workspaces in West Africa

Haithem Debbiche, a Tunisian national with deep roots in North Africa, has over the past 21 years built a career at Tetra Pak, contributing to operations across Tunisia, Algeria, and other North African markets. In this interview, Debbiche, who is the …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 25, 2025

DAAD launches regional office in Accra to boost West Africa–Germany academic ties

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has officially opened its new Regional Office in Accra, marking a major step in strengthening higher education cooperation between Germany and West Africa. The event, held on Thursday, 24 April, under the theme …

Source: Joy FM - Pending
Published on Apr 24, 2025

From West Africa to the U.S. Navy: Springfield Sailor’s Journey of Service and Gratitude

U.S. Navy Story by PSSA Brianna Hennington, Navy Reserve Center St. Louis Growing up in Cotonou Benin, West Africa, Laurent Azonnadou never imagined his future would lead him to a career in the U.S. Navy Reserve. After attending CEG K/ Vedeko for high …

Source: DVIDS - Georgia - Gov't Institution
Published on Apr 24, 2025

A serious situation is developing in West Africa, and it is crucial for our leaders to respond – Kwesi Pratt

Popular Ghanaian journalist and political commentator, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., has raised serious concerns about the growing threat of jihadist violence in West Africa. b In a recent post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, 24th April, …

Source: Ghlagatin - Pending
Published on Apr 24, 2025

West African nations should freely engage multiple internati...

Ambassador Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, Ghana’s Special Envoy to the Alliance of Sahel States, has urged West African countries to assert their authority amid growing global competition over the region’s security and development interests. He stated that nations …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

Terrorism now West Africa’s biggest threat — ECOWAS Politica...

Dr. Abdel-Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, has observed that terrorism is now the most immediate existential threat to West Africa. He made the statements in Accra on Thursday, April 24, while delivering the …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Apr 24, 2025

The Mobile Betting Revolution in Africa: Convenience at Your Fingertips

Africa’s betting scene is changing fast. Smartphones now put gaming in millions of hands. Mobile money lets people bet without banks. Cheap phones and better internet bring betting to both cities and villages. This mobile shift means anyone can place bets …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

SCAN Strengthens Leadership Team to Advance Clinical and Digital Innovation and Drive Health Plan Expansion

LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SCAN Group, a diversified not-for-profit healthcare company that operates SCAN Health Plan, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage health plans, has appointed new …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 13:47 GMT

Home Healthcare Market size is projected to reach US$ 587.00 billion by 2031, at 8.5% CAGR - The Insight Partners

US & Canada, April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new comprehensive report from The Insight Partners, the global Home Healthcare Market is experiencing significant growth owing to the mounting prevalence of chronic diseases in the aging …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 08:25 GMT

Ukraine, U.S., France, Germany Make "Significant Progress" in London Talks

(MENAFN) Discussions between Ukrainian officials and representatives from the U.S., France, and Germany in London on Wednesday showed "significant progress," according to the British Foreign Office. A spokesperson from the Foreign, Commonwealth, …

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Published on April 23, 2025 - 17:15 GMT

Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations in 27 Counties

HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 42 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Clearfield, Chester, Columbia, Erie, Franklin, Huntingdon, …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Hope Initiative on Americans’ Health Unveils Crucial Updates, Highlighting Opportunity Approach to Addressing Inequities

Website's new statistics provide an Innovative, interactive experience, sharing comprehensive data to researchers and public. Go to www.hopeinitiative.org WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Health Opportunity …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 23:52 GMT

Dr. Imre Marton Remenyi Redefines Executive Coaching at Leo Wien

WIEN, AUSTRIA, April 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era where C-level executives face nonstop demands, digital overload, and burnout, one expert is reshaping the conversation around leadership development. Dr. Imre Marton Remenyi, founder …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 23:25 GMT

Humanity Over Borders: Russian-Born, American-Led—How One Couple Is Saving Thousands of Lives in Ukraine

In Their 12th Mission This May, the Founders of STAYWITHUKRAINE INC Aim to Hand-Carry Their 6,000th Pound of Life-Saving Trauma Care Supplies on the Front Lines AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world divided …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 21:45 GMT

சேரிகளின் பேராயர் நீதிக்கான குரல் - போப்பரசர் பிரான்சிஸ் அவர்களின் மாற்றம்தரும் போப்பாட்சி - நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம்

ஏழைகளுக்கு உதவுவது பற்றிப் பேசியவர் மட்டுமல்ல, எளிய வாழ்க்கைமுறைக்கு எடுத்துக்காட்டாகவும் திகழ்ந்தவர் COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- நாடுகடந்த தமிழீழ அரசாங்கம் ரோமன் கத்தோலிக்கத் திருச்சபையின் தலைவர் போப் பிரான்சிஸ் …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 20:17 GMT

Composer Leads the Way: Emily Simonian's Captivating Musical Earns Spotlight at Armenian Embassy Concert

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful testament to the impact of one creator’s vision, Armenian-American composer, lyricist, and librettist Emily Simonian has inspired an unprecedented cultural …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

Love Without Boundaries and SBS Launch National Foster Care Training Initiative Across Guatemala

LWB and SBS launch national foster care workshops to give Guatemala’s orphaned and vulnerable children the chance to grow up in safe, loving families. GUATEMALA CITY, GUATEMALA, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful move to change …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 16:51 GMT

Bolivia avanza hacia la erradicación del matrimonio infantil

El Senado aprobó un proyecto clave para erradicar el matrimonio infantil. Ahora se espera que la Cámara de Diputados también lo apruebe. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El 23 de abril de 2025, el Senado Nacional …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 15:31 GMT

WiseFax Unveils Secure Online Fax Solution Tailored for Healthcare Professionals

WiseFax, a trusted online fax service, today announced its secure all-in-one fax service specifically engineered for healthcare workers and their patients. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WiseFax, a trusted …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 14:50 GMT

The Salvation Army Announces Return of ‘Fly the Flag’ Program to Provide Support to Local Residents in Need

Volunteers and Community Partners from The Salvation Army Milford Corps will install 500 American flags throughout Milford, Hopedale, and Mendon MILFORD, MA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American flag is a timeless …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Black Saber Group Making Big Strides

Black Saber Group showcased at Iridium Partner Conference 2025, established new partnerships, and have sold hundreds of E-Clips and E-Docks TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today Black Saber Group, a company focused …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 12:30 GMT

United Planet Names Jade Ho as 2025 United Planet Fellow

Jade Ho named 2025 United Planet Fellow, continuing her journey of global service and cross-cultural leadership with the Boston-based nonprofit. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Planet is proud to announce …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 10:00 GMT

Major Achievements for Sub Tales

Achieved NY Times Best Seller and Amazon Book of the Year NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frank and Charles Hood, the authors of “Poopie Suits & Cowboy Boots” and eight more titles about the US Submarine Force history …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 06:21 GMT

ACE Alliance and the Robovis Intelligent System Shaping the Future of Finance: Investment Decisions Enter a New Era

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the 21st century’s financial markets, technological innovations are reshaping the entire industry landscape at an unprecedented speed. The rise of emerging technologies such as …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 04:46 GMT

Zafir Rashid prepares Teramir Group for vertical construction as pre-permitting milestones near completion

Zafir Rashid leads Teramir Group into final pre-construction phase for $1.5B global projects, with permits expected within 30 days. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, April 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zafir Rashid, Head of Development at Teramir …

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 13:22 GMT

Cities worldwide invited to join UN-Habitat’s Quality of Life Initiative

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Published on April 25, 2025 - 13:17 GMT

New blog highlights how multilateralism can accelerate urban climate action

© 2012-2025 United Nations Human Settlements Programme

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 23:23 GMT

The Way to Happiness Foundation International Hosts Spring National Convention

A Bold Step Taken Towards Restoring Competence Across America GLENDALE, GA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the spirit of Spring and embracing new beginnings, renewal and optimism, The Way to Happiness Foundation …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:13 GMT

Dr. Lancaster Selected to Facilitate New MEG Certificate Program

Dr. Lancaster Selected to Facilitate New MEG Leadership Certificate Program MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Education Group (MEG) recently announced the launch of a new certificate program: BUS 302 …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 18:46 GMT

INFOLOB Elevates Enterprise Performance Through Cutting-Edge Data and Analytics Solutions

INFOLOB is expanding data and analytical innovation space through successful implementations on data warehousing and predictive analytics. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INFOLOB, a global pioneer of digital …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 18:36 GMT

Parents Forum Joins Listen First’s National Week of Conversation

Offering free online mini-session “How To Tell Somebody Something They’d Rather Not Hear” CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Successful conflict management, like many life skills, can best be learned at home. …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 18:22 GMT

Mérida, México sede de los eventos internacionales XXV Reunión ACORBAT y X Congreso del Banano CORBANA, 2026

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- La Corporación Bananera Nacional de Costa Rica (CORBANA) anuncia oficialmente la realización conjunta de la XXV Reunión Internacional ACORBAT y el X Congreso Internacional del Banano …

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