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Africa's big five: the deepwater wells to watch
Upstream
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As supermajors target frontier exploration probes in Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa, Upstream takes a look at five of the most exciting prospects Is Sao Tome and Principe, headed by President Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, on the cusp of a dramatic...
US and UK each impose fresh sanctions on Iran, with focus on Iranian oil exports
The Times of Israel
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August 22, 2025
The Trump administration issued more Iran-related sanctions on Thursday, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates, and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the US Treasury Department said. The measures...
Interview Waiver No Longer Available for Most Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants, Starting September 2, 2025
National Law Review
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August 21, 2025
Quick Hits Most applicants for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers will be required to attend in-person interviews after September 2, 2025. For certain nationalities, these changes are effective immediately and without exception. These changes may...
Dr Adesina speaks at Kenya Law Society Confab
Business Ghana
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PROTOCOLS Honorable Chief Justice of Kenya, Chief Justice Martha Koome, Distinguished Judges of the Supreme Court, President of the Kenya Law Society, Mrs. Faith Odhiambo, Committee Members of the Kenya Law Society, Esteemed Judges, Respected...
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US expands Iran sanctions, blacklists 13 firms and 8 vessels
Firstpost
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August 21, 2025
The Trump administration on Thursday issued more Iranrelated sanctions, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the U.S. Treasury Department said. The Trump...
US issues sanctions on networks, vessels for dealing in Iran oil
The Gazette - Colorado
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration on Thursday issued more Iran-related sanctions, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the U.S. Treasury...
US issues more Iran-related sanctions
WKZO - Michigan
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Trump administration on Thursday issued more Iran-related sanctions, targeting 13 entities based in Hong Kong, China, the United Arab Emirates and the Marshall Islands, as well as eight vessels, the U.S. Treasury...
Ex-PM Kishida Vows Job Training for Africa, Plus Japan’s Support for a Permanent African Seat on the U.N. Security Council
The Japan News
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August 21, 2025
The Yomiuri Shimbun Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama on Thursday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:15 JST, August 21, 2025 Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday...
Top 10 Countries where heavy rain doesn’t disrupt daily life
Daily Times
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August 21, 2025
Published on: August 21, 2025 12:24 PM Despite receiving between 2,700 to 3,600 millimeters of rain annually, ten countries around the world continue to function smoothly without major disruptions to daily life. These countries include Malaysia,...
Palestine and the World
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
The liberation from imperialism and zionism will contribute immensely to international peace and security Geostrategic Analysis “The Israeli Zionists are convinced they have successfully camouflaged their new kind of colonialism. Their colonialism...
African political parties advised to prioritise development over electoral gains
The Chronicle News Online
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August 13, 2025
African political parties must focus on addressing social and economic challenges rather than solely pursuing electoral victories, President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe has said. Speaking at the opening of the African Political...
Lines in the sand - exploring Africa's frontier opportunities
Upstream
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TotalEnergies’ multibillion-barrel Venus discovery in Namibia’s Orange basin opened the oil industry’s eyes to the potential opportunities lying off the continent's Atlantic coast, prompting ever-optimistic explorers to eagerly scout for other...
Russian warship makes a stop in Tanzania
Business Insider Africa
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August 18, 2025
The stopover emphasizes Tanzania's developing importance as a strategic partner while highlighting Moscow's expanding naval and diplomatic presence in East Africa. “In the port, the Baltic sailors and cadets were welcomed by the Ambassador of the...
African political parties urged to prioritise development over electoral gains
Ghana News Agency
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August 12, 2025
By Ernest Nutsugah/Edward Acquah Accra, Aug. 12, GNA – African political parties must focus on addressing social and economic challenges rather than solely pursuing electoral victories, President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe has said....
Anata asks the churches for help to release vice president
Ver Angola
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Francisco Patient was spoken to the press at the end of an meeting between Anata and the Inter ec -cuclesial committee, consisting of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tome (Ceast), Evangelical Alliance of Angola (AEA), Angola Christian...
Swerve the obvious with these alternative ideas for your next adventure
The Times
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There are several great reasons to visit an under-the-radar destination on your next trip. With overtourism an increasing problem in some of the world’s travel hotspots, you’d be consciously helping the heaving likes of Amsterdam, Venice and...
Strengthening Public Investment in Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa
The European Sting
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August 13, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with IMF. The IMF, with financial support from the Governments of Japan and Germany, and in collaboration with regional technical assistance centers (AFRITACs Central and West), organized...
Yes, cruises can be good for you — take these 10 wellness sailings
The Times
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Wellness is catching up with excess nowadays on cruise ships, although there’s still plenty of the latter if you want it. But if fitness, yoga, meditation and healthy eating is more your thing than calorific cocktails and bottomless buffets,...
West African island nation launches $90K citizenship by investment program
Business Insider Africa
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August 7, 2025
The small West African island nation’s Citizenship by Investment Act came into effect on August 1, marking São Tomé and Príncipe’s formal entry into the competitive global market for second passports. Offering more insight into the program’s...
CSOs on migration committed to ratifying freedom movement protocol
Graphic
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August 16, 2025
Civil society organisations (CSOs) on migration across Africa have reiterated their commitment to promote the ratification of the African Union (AU) Free Movement Protocol. The position was made known during a high-impact hybrid workshop and...