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Visualizing The State Of Freedom Around The World
Zero Hedge
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In 2024, 60 countries saw their freedom decline in a historic election year. Strikingly, 40% of countries and territories that held elections experienced targeted attacks on candidates amid heightened instability. Yet bright spots were seen in...
Festival Jardins do Marquês begins today in Oeiras. Who is on the lineup?
Portugal Pulse
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July 9, 2025
The festival continues until July 9, featuring three concerts daily across two stages. Today, the main stage will host the Jamaican band The Wailers, preceded by Kassav’ from Martinique and Guadeloupe. The second stage features the Banda B.Leza,...
This African Island Nation Is Betting Big on Becoming The Next Global Tech Hub
NBC 4 - Washington D.C.
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July 7, 2025
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17 neighborhood restaurants we can’t live without
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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There are certain spots that just make a neighborhood itself. Maybe it’s the reliable pick for date night. Maybe it’s the place you go for long, intimate catch ups with old friends. Maybe it’s where you stop by on your way home to eat at the bar...
Settler Colonialism in Light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today... (Part 1)
Black Agenda Report
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September 7, 2025
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolution. Originally published in...
Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus says proposed travel ban will hurt the U.S.
Georgia Public Broadcasting
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On Wednesday in Atlanta, members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus gathered at the state capitol to ask Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reconsider a potential travel ban for some African countries. In June, President Donald Trump’s...
Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Congratulates The Winners Of Merck Foundation Media Awards- 125 Winners From 36 Countries Announced
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation CEO announced call for application of 2025 Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards in partnership with African First Ladies - apply now at ... Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA...
Trump's job cuts 'degrade' weather services as Florida hurricane predictions set back 'decades'
Irish Star
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July 9, 2025
02:36 ET, 09 Jul 2025 Severe staffing deficits as a result of the Donald Trump administration's cuts to federal agencies are putting significant pressure on the operations of the National Weather Service (NWS) and other federal weather...
Why Big Tech is threatened by a global push for data sovereignty
Rest of World
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July 9, 2025
A battle for data sovereignty is brewing from Africa to Asia. Developing nations are challenging Big Tech’s decades-long hold on global data by demanding that their citizens’ information be stored locally. The move is driven by the realization...
RAM to Launch Direct Flights to Zurich, N’Djamena, Sal Island, Munich in September
Morocco World News
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June 30, 2025
Rabat – Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has announced the launch of four new direct international routes from Casablanca starting in September 2025. The new destinations include Zurich (Switzerland), N’Djamena (Chad), Sal Island (Cape Verde), and Munich...
Junior Chess Champs Face Off at UB
Botswana Gazette
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July 9, 2025
Botswana Chess Federation will host a national junior championship this weekend to select players for the Africa Junior Chess Championship TLOTLO KEBINAKGABO The Botswana Chess Federation (BCF) is set to host the 2025 Botswana Junior Chess...
Brazil joins declaration on LGBTQIA+ rights
Agencia Brasil
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June 30, 2025
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on social media that Brazil has inked the joint declaration proposed by Spain in support of LGBTQIA+ rights. In addition to the Brazilian and Spanish governments, the declaration was signed by...
Settler Colonialism in light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today...
Black Agenda Report
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September 7, 2025
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolutionary violence in return....
Charlotte FC transfer D Joao Pedro, F Iuri Tavares
WIKY - Indiana
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Charlotte FC announced the transfers of defender Joao Pedro and forward Iuri Tavares on Wednesday. Pedro, 22, went to Polish top-flight side Radomiak Radom, with Charlotte retaining a 40 percent sell-on clause. Tavares, 24, headed to Croatian...
Spirit of Tasmania IV begins 27,000 km voyage to Hobart
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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June 30, 2025
Spirit of Tasmania IV has departed Scotland and is bound for Hobart, with its expected arrival announced as "late-August". In a statement, ferry operator TT-Line said the new ferry left Leith on Monday and will "travel to Hobart via Gibraltar,...
Where do tropical storms typically form in the Atlantic? Month-by-month breakdown
FOX 35 Orlando - Florida
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FOX 35 Meteorologist Laurel Blanchard has the latest conditions in the tropics. The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season runs July 1 - November 30. Download the FOX Local app for tropical alerts and notifications. ORLANDO, Fla. - As meteorologists, one...
Have you been affected by flight cancellations?
Euro Weekly News
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July 9, 2025
Flight cancellations are surging this summer. Credit: Shutterstock / Ladanifer Flight cancellations are surging across Europe this summer, leaving thousands of travellers stranded and frustrated. What began as isolated industrial action has...
Veronic Aisha Malack: The Gambian Trailblazer Redefining Women’s Football
The Fatu Network
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh In the sun-drenched streets of Abuko, The Gambia, a young Veronic Aisha Malack chased a football with a defiance that would define her life. Surrounded by brothers and sisters, she kicked up dust on...
Festival MED 25: Loulé, a City Filled with the Sounds of the World
World Music Central
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July 8, 2025
Loulé cast aside its provincial character and, for three days, became a vibrant musical capital of the world. Around 25,000 people gathered to celebrate another edition of Festival MED, which, in its twenty-first installment, once again proved...
Georgia lawmakers address possible U.S. travel restrictions affecting African-Caribbean nations
SE Atlanta News - Georgia
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July 8, 2025
El-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshotEl-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshot State Representative El-Mahdi Holly, along with members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus, is set to hold a press...