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Togo: Religious Leaders Condemn 'Disproportionate' Use of Force Against Protesters

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[Agenzia Fides] Lomé -- "We condemn in the strongest possible terms the unacceptable and disproportionate violence, regardless of its origin, perpetrators, or justification," the bishops of Togo issued a joint statement on last week's clashes, which resulted in the deaths of at least seven people. The statement, published on June 30 and signed by Benoît Alowonou, President of the Togolese Bishops' Conference and Bishop of Kpalimé, states that "such a disproportionate use of force to repress a demonstration, albeit

Liberia: Who Is Behind Lacra Boss Suspension?

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[Liberian Observer] Just weeks after his entity was designated as the best performing government institution, Mr. Christopher D. Sankolo, Director General of Liberia Agriculture and Regulatory Commodity (LACRA), received a brutal punishment from his boss, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. As he got suspended.
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Liberia: Albert Porte - Liberia's Most Selfless, Fearless, and Consistent Advocate

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[Liberian Observer] From the dusty classrooms of Crozerville to the austere dungeons of Monrovia, Albert Porte carried little more than his toothbrush, a sleeping mat, the Constitution of Liberia, and the Holy Bible--ever ready to endure imprisonment for the sake of truth. Born on January 16, 1906, and of proud Barbadian ancestry, Porte lived not for comfort, fame, or fortune, but for country, conscience, and community. No Liberian before or after him has matched his lifelong, principled record of speaking truth to power
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Nigeria: No Girl Should Be Left Behind - Including Displaced Girls in Nigeria's HPV Drive

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[Nigeria Health Watch] Inclusion is not just a principle; it is a right. Yet, in Nigeria's campaign to increase the uptake of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are often excluded. With over 1.3 million IDPs displaced by conflict and other crises, these populations are frequently left out of essential public health interventions.

Liberia: Bong County's Sankofa Farm Leads Liberia's Vegetable Production Push With Backing From Ministry of Agriculture

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[FrontPageAfrica] Bong County -- Amid rising food insecurity, soaring youth unemployment, and a heavy reliance on imported vegetables, one Liberian-owned farm is rewriting the narrative from the ground up. SANKOFA Farm, tucked away in the heart of Bong County, is quietly fueling a grassroots agricultural revolution--merging ambition, resilience, and smart partnerships to transform Liberia's food future.
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How Novant's ALS clinic and technology are helping patients

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… Clinic. The Tobii Dynavox technology allows Moore to communicate … independently. Moore uses the technology to communicate, research, and … , knew about Tobii Dynavox technology, which uses an augmentative … than 30 years, said technology has made a “tremendous” …

Savant Labs Earns Top Honors in G2 Summer 2025 Awards

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Multiple wins – including High Performer, Momentum Leader, and Easiest Admin – reflect expanding enterprise adoption and unmatched user satisfaction SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Savant Labs, a leader of …

Danaher Corporation Appoints New Chief Technology and AI Officer

15 hours 53 minutes ago
… appointment of Stumouncepe as Chief Technology and AI Officer, effective October … future where science, data, and technology work seamlessly to improve human … Blair. “Martin is a visionary technology leader with a deep understanding …

Jennifer Hartsock Reshapes Cargill’s Technology Operating Model

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… of Cargill, leads technology at a company that … organizational restructuring that aligns technology operations more closely with … has been reorganizing the technology team to move away … sustainably, Hartsock emphasizes responsible technology use. “If we can …

ROE Visuals, Brompton Technology Power Virtual Production Studio

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… transformative potential of virtual production technology for ICVFX. The other studios … a collaborative effort between Creative Technology Systems Integration (CT SI), Arri … calibration capabilities, Brompton LED processing technology plays a crucial role in …

Coka Brothers Partners Ambpetrol to Boost Oil Recovery with New Technology

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… needing heavy equipment. The new technology, known as Ambexotherm, is … to him, the Ambexotherm technology uses a smart chemical reaction … reopened, adding that the technology also improves how oil flows … into the air. This technology isn’t just another oilfield …

Australian banks unveil new scam-protection technology

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… million invested to make this technology a reality. The service … the information provided by the technology, the customer can then … in the latest scam-fighting technology was crucial to driving … .  “This is critical new technology that will help protect a …
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Africa: D-4 to the Women's Afcon - Uganda's Major Comeback in 2022

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[CAF] The countdown continues to the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024. In the lead-up to this 13th edition, CAFOnline.com invites you each day to revisit a defining moment in the tournament's history. With just four days to go before kickoff, we shine the spotlight on Uganda's remarkable return to the continental stage in 2022, after a 22-year absence.

Africa: The Juggling of Aid - How WFP Is Delivering More With Less

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[IPS] United Nations -- Serious-to-severe food insecurity has been widely felt among those living through the worst, protracted humanitarian crises. For organizations like the World Food Programme (WFP), they must work under the "relentless demand" for humanitarian aid, including food.

Africa: Women and War - Victims of Violence and Voices of Peace

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[IPS] United Nations -- In 2023, approximately 612 million women and girls lived within 50 kilometers of a conflict zone, more than 50 percent higher than a decade ago. During war, they disproportionately suffer from gender-based and sexual violence.

Africa: The Africa-America Institute Announces CEO Transition

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[AAI] The Africa-America Institute (AAI) announces that President and CEO Kofi Appenteng will be stepping down from his position effective July 1, 2025. Kofi has served AAI with distinction for over 25 years, serving as President and CEO for nearly ten years of that time. Under his leadership, AAI has deepened its impact, programs, and community bridging Africa and its diaspora to catalyze a more sustainable and equitable world.

Africa: The Investment Case for Africa's Displaced Women Entrepreneurs

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[Mastercard Foundation] Across Africa, some of the most resilient and effective entrepreneurs are displaced women. With forced displacement at an all-time high and economies under pressure to grow inclusively, the case for investing in displaced women has never been more urgent.

Africa: Ethiopia's Role in Promoting Cultural Diplomacy, Heritage Preservation in Africa

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[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia's rich cultural diversity and heritage are cornerstones of its global identity and historical significance. Also, its natural endowments attract visitors and scientists that look for ways and means of preserving them. However, preserving and managing this invaluable heritage requires sophisticated and meticulous planning and programming of activities focused on natural resources preservation. These efforts require collaboration at national, regional and global levels.

Africa: Global Fund Commends Suriname's Elimination of Malaria

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[Global Fund] Geneva -- Suriname has officially been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), becoming the first country in the Amazon region to eliminate the disease. This certification marks the successful interruption of indigenous malaria transmission for at least three consecutive years - a major step forward in the global fight against one of humanity's deadliest diseases.
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Nigeria’s govt appoints Alakija as global envoy on AMR

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… 2026. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that this … hers helping guide ongoing efforts, Nigeria is well-positioned to make … is an honour to support Nigeria in hosting the historic … involving Oman, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria, the momentum from Jeddah is …

Nigeria needs $1bn to sustain immunisation gains- Official

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… News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria’s immunisation financing model … funding for immunisation services in Nigeria is a collective responsibility shared … immunisation coverage across the country. Nigeria is actively working towards reducing …

Shell Royalty Payment In Nigeria Hit $1.208 Billion In 2024

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… Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company of Nigeria Ltd (SNEPCo), Shell Nigeria Gas … of TotalEnergies. Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN), disclosed the information … infrastructural development across communities in Nigeria.” The participation of SCiN …

World Bank approves $65m loan for Nigeria’s SPESSE project

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… $65 million loan for Nigeria under the Sustainable Procurement, … and social standards across Nigeria’s public and private sectors … be approved under the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains … agricultural value chains in Nigeria. In March 2025, …

'Everyone wants this title back' - Nigeria eye 10th Wafcon win

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While Nigeria's players are used … lack of support from the Nigeria Football Federation have disrupted camps … to unresolved administrative issues. Nnadozie, Nigeria's first-choice goalkeeper … bring back the trophy to Nigeria." Michelle Alozie, who …
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