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As tariff threat grows, an African leader comes to Lawrence hoping economic connections with her country can grow too
photo by: Chad Lawhorn/Journal-World Sarah Bhoroma, acting Zimbabwean ambassador to the United States, was in Lawrence on Friday, July 18, 2025 as part of a four-day trip to Kansas to spur more economic ties between the state and her country....
Africa Corps Maintains Russia’s Presence in Africa After Wagner’s Departure From Mali
Executive Summary: The Wagner Private Military Company (PMC) announced its departure from Mali on June 6. The PMC’s operations in Africa enabled Russia to establish a network of influence on the continent and secure access to natural resources....

Mali military leader extend presidential rule, remove term limit... Who else fit follow?
Despite im promise to return democracy to im country, Mali military leader, General Assimi Goita, don secure five-year presidential term from di transitional parliament and e no need to hold elections. Di parliament approve di new bill last week,...

France ends military presence in West Africa, hands over bases in Senegal
In a significant step toward its withdrawal from the wider region, France on Thursday turned over control of its final significant military facility in Senegal, ending its long-standing military presence in the West African nation. General Pascal...

G20 members commit to addressing debt vulnerabilities
Members of the G20 have pledged to address the mounting debt pressures in low and middle-income economies amid the global financial turbulence. This is according to Deputy Finance Minister Dr David Masondo who addressed a media briefing following...

2024 CHAN Preps: DR Congo to face Algeria in friendly
As part of their final preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), two-time champions DR Congo will embark on a high-intensity training camp in Algeria, where they are also scheduled to face the host nation in a crucial...

How Duchess Sophie transformed from a middle-class girl to a royal champion
The late Queen once famously said of Sophie Rhys-Jones that you would not notice her in a room. That was actually a compliment. Early on as a young royal, Sophie learned the art of not being the centre of attention – ensuring the event and what...

A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
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...

Lake Chad to Atlantic: Nigerian Navy Rises as Force for National, Continental Stability
Musa Ilallah In the early hours of Wednesday June 18, 2025, a band of terrorists attacked the Naval Base Lake Chad in Baga, Borno State, targeting military equipment at the base, including swamp buggies recently made available by the Governor of...

Chad McCullough: Transverse
A lover of sounds, and the way they fit together.Editor Since 2002 San Diego, CA Preferred album format:CD/Vinyl MY ARTICLES | ALBUM REVIEWS | PROFILE PAGE Total published articles:1,658 Contact Me Follow Me Musical Preferences African Jazz...

Nigerians need to rally round President Tinubu now
The Fulani ethnic group we know in Nigeria is historically a nomadic people. But even when they can conveniently pass for a minority group in the country, they have continued to play a rather outsized role in Nigerian society and politics. Their...

World News | Two Indians Killed, One Abducted in Terror Attack in Niger; Indian Mission in Touch with Local Authorities
Niamey [Niger], July 20 (ANI): In a heinous terror attack, two Indians were killed while one was abducted in the Dosso region of Niger, as noted by the Indian Embassy in Niger. The Indian Embassy in Niamey is in touch with the local authorities to...

From Lake Chad to the Atlantic: The Nigerian Navy’s Rise as a Force for National and Continental Stability
In the early hours of Wednesday, June 18, 2025, a band of terrorists attacked the Naval Base Lake Chad in Baga, Borno State, targeting military equipment at the base, including swamp buggies recently made available by the Governor of Borno State....

"He's aging in reverse": CFB fans dumbfounded by elite 2028 class prospect Brysen Wright's electric reception at endzone
2028 wide receiver prospect Brysen Wright is one of the sensations turning heads in the NFL Flag Championships. The Mandarin (Jacksonville, Florida) prospect made an incredible catch on Saturday that has now gone viral on social media, especially...

Lake Chad Basin governments should redouble efforts against ISWAP
Lake Chad Basin governments should redouble efforts against ISWAP ISWAP’s hunt for resources is eroding the ability of communities in northern Cameroon to withstand economic hardship. Since 2021, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has...

Media reports more African nations facing US visa prohibition
(MENAFN) The United States is reportedly preparing to broaden its controversial visa restrictions to include citizens from 36 more countries—25 of which are in Africa—according to an internal State Department memo cited by The Washington Post over...

Africa mulls continental trade proposal with Trump
The African Union (AU) says it intends to present a united proposal for trade with the US under President Donald Trump, who prefers to engage bilaterally with countries. And experts have welcomed the move by Africa, seeing it as a first step to an...

MNJTF Boosts Operations in Lake Chad with Donation of 5 Swamp Buggies
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has taken delivery of five state-of-the-art swamp buggies donated by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) and the Borno State Government to support its ongoing operations in the Lake Chad...

Troops eliminate 10 Boko Haram terrorists in Lake Chad basin raid
Troops of the Nigerian military under Operation Hadin Kai have neutralized at least 10 Boko Haram terrorists in a fierce gun battle during a clearance operation in the Lake Chad Basin region. According to a statement released by the Director of...

LIVE! A Music Calendar: Jake Hertzog ‘Reimagines’ the Ozarks for concert, album”
MONICA HOOPER mhooper@nwaonline.com As a jazz musician and assistant professor of guitar at the University of Arkansas, Jake Hertzog’s work often requires extensive scholarly research. However, when looking for the roots of Ozark folk music, he...