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Gabon: The Country with the Same Independence Day as Indonesia
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In addition to Indonesia, the commemoration of Independence Day on August 17 is also celebrated by the citizens of Gabon. For the African nation, August 17 marks its liberation from colonial rule by France in 1960. Gabon's...

Is Africa becoming the US dumping ground for migrants?
US President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration is a cornerstone of his domestic policy, forming part of his controversial campaign pledge to carry out "the largest deportation operation in American history." Deporting those migrants...

Government and UDP Clash Over Issuance of Gambian National ID Cards Abroad
- Advertisement - By: The Fatu Network News Desk The Gambia’s Ministry of Interior and the main opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) are at odds over a government programme to issue Gambian national identity cards to citizens living in foreign...

Kaspersky supports INTERPOL-led action
As part of its partnership with INTERPOL, Kaspersky has recently participated in the law enforcement agency’s operation, known as Serengeti 2.0, to combat cybercrime across the African continent. Focused on several criminal activities which target...

Minister, BoI pledge reform, investments to revive textile industry
Textile workers seek implementation of Executive Order Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Owan Enoh, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to reviving the country’s ailing textile and garment sector through...

PLAYER RATINGS | Marseille 5-2 Paris FC: Aubameyang scores brace as OM get back on track with win
13Matchday 2 Ligue 1 McDonald’s, 23/08/2025 In the midst of a chaotic week of drama for Roberto De Zerbi’s Marseille, Les Olympiens get their first win of the 2025-2026 season in style with a 5-2 win over newly promoted Paris FC. Mason Greenwood...

Trump hands Putin global stage and legitimacy while sidelining Ukraine and weakening U.S. alliances
Apparently coached by his team, Trump stood to let Russia’s president Vladimir Putin walk toward him after Putin arrived at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, putting Trump in a dominant position, but he clapped as Putin walked...

Top 10 African countries with the least improvement in government balance
When this equilibrium weakens year after year, the consequences are severe and far-reaching. A deteriorating general government balance, whether caused by dwindling income, excessive expenditure, or bad fiscal planning, undermines a country's...

Seven World Leaders Call Trump the ‘President of Peace’ — and Want Him to Get the Nobel
I’m old enough to remember when Barack Obama won a Nobel Peace Prize for — I give up. I can’t think of anything that Obama did to earn it just eight months into his presidency. For what it’s worth, the Nobel Peace Prize website says that the...

Nationalised Gabonese oil company insists it will boost production
Assala Energy, one of Gabon’s largest oil companies, has been through a tumultuous period. Its original owner, the US asset management giant Carlyle, agreed to sell the company to French oil firm Maurel & Prom in August 2023. However, the...

7 Nations Endorse Trump for Nobel Peace Price: 'President of Peace'
At least seven nations across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa have called for President Donald Trump to receive a Nobel Peace Prize, with the White House celebrating the endorsements as proof that he is the “President of PEACE.” A list shared by...

Could Putin be arrested in the US during Trump meeting as people call for president's detention over 'war crimes'
Picture this, Russia's Vladimir Putin departs from his presidential plane in America on Friday... only to be met with handcuffs the moment he steps foot on US soil. The 72-year-old is currently scheduled to travel to Alaska this Friday (15 August)...

7 Memorable 2nd-Leg Battles: How Super Eagles Have Fared Vs Rwanda, South Africa In Qualifiers
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will be aiming to revive their faltering 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign when they face Rwanda and South Africa in Group C, on matchdays seven and eight respectively. These will be the return-leg fixtures against...

Armenia joins initiative to nominate U.S. president for Nobel Peace Prize
ArmInfo. Armenia joins the initiative to nominate US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is evidenced by the White House statement, which posted a photo with a list of the leaders of the countries that nominated Trump....

Why an ex-presidential candidate with a passion for illegal psychedelics thinks all Americans should experience hallucinations too
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry has become an unexpected advocate for the illegal psychedelic drug ibogaine. The New York Times on Tuesday went on a trip with Perry, who twice ran for the White House and served as President Donald Trump's Secretary...

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister begins African tour in Nigeria
BY JENNIFER EZIMAKOR Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sharren Haskel, arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday for a three-day visit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties, in what is the latest push by Israel to deepen its diplomatic engagement across...

‘Not politicking for it’: Trump goes all in on Nobel push with risky Putin summit
ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump could be risking his push for a Nobel Peace Prize with a high-stakes meeting Friday in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin. But he’s got plenty of backers around the globe for the gold-plated prize....
PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA MUST FIRE HIS MISLEADERS- Celestine Mambula Mukandila
PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA MUST FIRE HIS MISLEADERS By Celestine Mambula Mukandila The embarrassment of the tag of war for the mortal remains of former President ECL is unnecessary, because, an intelligent government would have done as was done...

Mohamed Bouzoubaa Elected President of Maghreb de Fès Football Club
Marrakech – Mohamed Bouzoubaa has been unanimously elected president of the Association sportive du club MAS de Fès, succeeding Hicham Chakor, who resigned several weeks ago. The election took place during the club’s ordinary general assembly held...

Bolton dismisses Trump record as president wanting Nobel Peace Prize ‘more than anything’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he had nominated Trump to the Nobel Prize Committee amid meetings with Trump at the White House last month. Netanyahu was the second foreign dignitary to nominate Trump this year, followed by the...