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A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
Joy FM
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July 15, 2025
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...
Matekane calls for SDGs renewal, implementation
Public Eye
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July 10, 2025
MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Prime Minister Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane has emphasized the need for tailored, and equitable, capacity building oriented implementation of the international tax standards and concrete support towards tackling illicit financial...
Mos Pabitra Margherita To Visit Three African Nations, Represent India At G20 DMM
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, is set to embark on a multi-nation official visit to the African continent from July 18 to 25, the Ministry of External Affairs...
Trump keeps foreign countries on edge as tariff deadline nears
Hawaii Tribune Herald
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July 7, 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to rekindle economic pressure on America’s trading partners this week, as a deadline for making trade deals elapses and the administration begins notifying countries of the tariffs they’ll face on exports...
Trump’s tariff deadline nears: What is the status of ’90 deals in 90 days’
The Indian Express
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July 7, 2025
US President Donald Trump is set to rekindle economic pressure on America’s trading partners this week, as a deadline for making trade deals elapses and the administration begins notifying countries of the tariffs they’ll face on exports to the...
Goïta’s indefinite mandate raises alarm over Mali’s democratic future
Daily Trust
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General Assimi Goïta, Mali’s junta leader, has signed a controversial law granting himself a five-year presidential mandate — renewable indefinitely and without election — sparking widespread concern over the country’s democratic trajectory. The...
Gender-Discriminatory Nationality Laws are Fueling Poverty & Violence Against Women
Inter Press Service
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July 16, 2025
Democracy, Featured, Gender, Global, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Maithreyi Kamalanathan is Global Media Coordinator, Equality Now NEW YORK, Jul 16 2025 (IPS) - Around a quarter of...
Youth given job-savvy skills
Public Eye
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July 10, 2025
MOSA MAOENG MASERU – Through its ‘GO Teach’ project, SOS Children’s Village capacitated 170 youth on business development, CV writing as well as interview skills on a two weeks boot camp that commenced on June 23 to July 2. Being the third boot...
Taxman, MISA partner to reinforce media relations
Public Eye
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July 10, 2025
BOKANG MOSHOESHOE MASERU – Revenue Services Lesotho (RSL) in collaboration with the Media Institute of Southern Africa – Lesotho (MISA Lesotho) hosted a dynamic Press Club session on RSL Social Club in Maseru this week. The ground breaking move...
UK upgrades developing countries trading scheme
CNBC Africa
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July 11, 2025
In a significant move to bolster trade relations and support economic development in Africa, the United Kingdom has announced substantial modifications to its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The enhancements, which focus predominantly...
Trump’s disrespect for African states persists
Sabah
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July 15, 2025
Forging a diplomatic endeavour among many states aims to achieve a quid pro quo status in international relations. While these relations strive to be on equal footing, mutual respect is highly encouraged among leaders, especially in their...
IEC faced unprecedented challenges during 2024 general elections, South Africans discuss
Briefly
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July 15, 2025
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) appeared before Parliament to discuss the challenges it faced during the recent general elections The IEC's top officials said that the Commission faced a lot of challenges, including court cases and...
Public private partnerships can help close Africa’s infrastructure deficit
Mail & Guardian
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July 5, 2025
There is a consensus that Africa can increase economic growth by making significant investments in connecting infrastructure. (Photo by EMMANUEL CROSET / AFP) There is a consensus that Africa can increase economic growth by making significant...
Journo Alumni speak on EUVP benefits.
Public Eye
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July 10, 2025
‘MATHATO SEBOKA MASERU – The European Union (EU) hosted a luncheon on Wednesday this week, a gathering which untied alumni of the European Union Visitors Programme (EUVP) and participants from recent regional journalism seminars in Brussels. The...
Lipholo’s arrest tears nation apart
Public Eye
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July 10, 2025
‘MANT’SANG KHUTLISI MASERU – Dr Tšepo Lipholo – the leader of Basotho Convenant Movement – BCM was arrested earlier this week in a development that has stirred intense public and political interest across Lesotho. The arrest, carried out by the...
Starlink Promises Connectivity For All
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- The Post) MASERU – Starlink, a tech company owned by billionaire Ellon Musk, says it plans to create 50 000 indirect jobs and a further 10 000 direct jobs when fully operational in Lesotho. This was disclosed during the company's official...
United States: List of African migrants to be deported, Senegalese affected
Sene News
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July 11, 2025
While Washington is increasing pressure to conclude repatriation agreements with several African countries, Dakar is faced with a delicate choice: diplomatically cooperate with the United States or manage the massive return of compatriots...
Etl Introduces A Nationwide Wifi Plus To Boost Connectivity
Informative
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July 9, 2025
ETL introduces a nationwide WiFi Plus to boost connectivity By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Econet Telecom Lesotho (ETL) has officially launched its new and improved internet service, ECONET WiFi Plus, a Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC), marking a major...
19th Chinese medical team sojourns Polihali
Public Eye
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July 10, 2025
LINEO MALATALIANA MOKHOTLONG – The 19th batch of Chinese (Hubei) Medical Team from the People’s Republic of China have assumed their annual responsibility Lesotho in style. The team attached to the ministry of health includes nine doctors and a...
Nthole languishes in Addis jail – ministers sip tea at home
Public Eye
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July 10, 2025
MOTSAMAI MOKOTJO MASERU – Tlapane Nthole, a councillor from Boribeng Electoral Division under the Sephokong Community Council continues to languish in jail in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Meanwhile ministers who should ensure his welfare continue to sip...