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Akon’s $6 Billion Senegal City Project Officially Scrapped
Travel Noire
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July 10, 2025
Senegalese authorities have officially abandoned Akon’s ambitious $6 billion smart city project. The government has reclaimed most of the land that was allocated for the proposed futuristic “Wakanda” city. Instead, officials have approved a...
Morocco Women vs Senegal Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 12th 2025
Sportskeeda
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July 10, 2025
Morocco Women will face Senegal Women at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Saturday in the final group-stage game of their 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The host nation have enjoyed a positive continental campaign so far and...
Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing a ‘witch hunt’ trial against the country’s former president
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S....
Jasmine Crockett accuses Trump of being ‘racist’ toward Liberian president
The Gazette - Colorado
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) mocked President Donald Trump for asking Liberian President Joseph Boakai where he learned English. Boakai joined the presidents of Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Gabon in a Wednesday meeting at the White...
Flutterwave secures full license to empower businesses in Senegal
Nairametrics
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July 10, 2025
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has recently secured a Payment Institution (PI) license from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). With this license, Flutterwave is positioned to help businesses in Senegal...
Jasmine Crockett Accuses President Trump of Being ‘Racist’ Toward Liberian President
Breitbart
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July 10, 2025
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) got swift criticism when she tried to accuse President Donald Trump of being “racist” and “embarrassing” during his meeting with African leaders at the White House on Wednesday. In her social media post, Crockett...
Trump praises Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his English, Liberia’s official language
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 10, 2025
Trump knows nothing about Africa... or anywhere else in the world Washington, July 10 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump met with leaders of five African nations he said were likely to be spared by tariffs: Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia,...
Africans accuse Trump of chasing minerals and mocking their presidents
Modern Ghana
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People across Africa have hit out at this week's high-profile summit between Donald Trump and five African leaders, saying the US president showed little respect during a White House lunch and is only chasing the continent's minerals. Five heads...
Sports Minister calls on Asantehene, seeks support to complete stalled projects
Graphic
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July 10, 2025
Previous article: Donald Trump to attend Club World Cup final Sunday Back to: Prev Next article: Zambia defeat Senegal in 5-goal WAFCON thriller Next Featured Ministry of Sports and Recreation Sports News Jul - 10 - 2025 , 11:51 1 minute read...
Ricardo Martinelli: “This is an Achievement of this Government, which Cared about the Country’s Image, unlike the Previous One.”
Newsroom Panama
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July 10, 2025
Panama regains “international trust” after being removed from the European Union (EU) money laundering list. Former President Ricardo Martinelli, above right, attributed Panama’s removal from the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions to...
Liberian president impresses Trump with good English
Tuscaloosa Times - Alabama
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Joseph Boakai was one of five African leaders hosted at the White House for talks on Wednesday United States President Donald Trump has intensely praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, after the latter...
Brazilian President Lula threatens to suspend economic deals over Trump’s 50% tariffs
WLRN - Florida
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump singled out Brazil for import taxes of 50% on Wednesday for its treatment of its former president, Jair Bolsonaro, showing that personal grudges rather than simple economics are a driving force in the U.S....
Trump asks Liberian president where he learnt English, despite it being Liberia’s official language
Business Insider Africa
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July 10, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump raised eyebrows on Wednesday after complimenting Liberian President Joseph Boakai on his English, despite English being Liberia’s official language. The remark came during a White House meeting with five African heads...
Donald Trump shocked that president of English-speaking country speaks “such good English”
LGBTQ Nation - California
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July 10, 2025
Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for speaking “such good English,” despite Liberia’s sole official language being English and its own history as a U.S. colony in the early 19th century. Boakai was one of several African...
Flutterwave Secures License to Operate in Senegal
TechEconomy
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July 10, 2025
Advertisements Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company from Africa, has recently secured a Payment Institution (PI) license from the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). With this license, Flutterwave is positioned to help...
Trump’s ‘condescending’ praise of Liberian president’s English skills criticised
Irish Examiner
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July 10, 2025
There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after US President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai.“Such good English,” Mr Trump said to Mr Boakai, with visible surprise. “Such beautiful English.” Where did...
Trump praises Liberian President's 'good English,' draws criticism from across Africa
Sacramento Sun - California
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Washington DC [US], July 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump drew criticism after praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, during a White House meeting with five African leaders, CNN reported. The remark,...
'Such good English': Liberian President Joseph Boakai impresses Donald Trump at White House meeting
IOL
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July 10, 2025
United States President Donald Trump has intensely praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, after the latter spoke briefly about his desire to elevate ties with the US. On Wednesday, Trump, flanked by...
World News | Trump Praises Liberian President's 'good English,' Draws Criticism from Across Africa
Latestly
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July 10, 2025
Washington DC [US], July 10 (ANI): US President Donald Trump drew criticism after praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his command of the English language, during a White House meeting with five African leaders, CNN reported. The remark,...
Senegalese Commentator Detained Under ‘false News’ Claims
The Nigerian Voice
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By Committee to Protect Journalists Dakar, July 7, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Senegalese authorities to immediately release news commentator Bachir Fofana after a judge ordered on July 2 that Fofana remain in detention...