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Ahead of São Tomé e Príncipe at 50, Catholic Bishop Recalls Values Personalities Behind Independence Espoused
ACI Africa
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July 10, 2025
“Love, justice, and hope are the values that sustain the heart of a nation,” the 51-year-old Catholic Bishop who started his Episcopal Ministry in March 2024, says. He continues, “Love for one another, for our land, and our culture. Justice that...
São Tomé requests continued support for export agricultural sectors
Portugal Pulse
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June 28, 2025
The Government of São Tomé and Príncipe has expressed a strong desire to initiate a successor to the Agricultural and Fisheries Support Project (PAFAE). “On behalf of the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, I reaffirm our desire and need for a...
TotalEnergies taps Shearwater for 3D survey off Sao Tome and Principe
Splash 247
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June 26, 2025
AfricaEuropeOffshore Shearwater Norwegian offshore seismic vessel player Shearwater Geoservices has been awarded a 3D marine seismic acquisition contract by French energy major TotalEnergies in Sao Tome & Principe. The two-month exploration survey...
Ethiopia, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe step up digitalization
Coingeek
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June 20, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Ethiopia, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe step up digitalization African countries have stepped up their digital identity initiatives, with over a dozen targeting full coverage within the next three years. In Ethiopia,...
Naval operations facilitate increase in crude oil production – FOC
Eagle Online
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June 27, 2025
The Nigerian Navy says its operations have restored near normalcy in the production of crude oil across the nation. The outgoing Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Eastern Naval Command, Rear Adm. Saheed Akinwande stated this during a farewell...
NNN wants stronger energy partnerships
New Era
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LUANDA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described energy as a powerful driver of economic growth and development. She said Namibia is prepared to take the lead in the global shift toward clean and sustainable energy. She was speaking at the...
The Power of Presidents—Even Trump—Is Nothing to the Power of Clean Energy Revolution
Common Dreams
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June 20, 2025
He lived over 1,000 years ago, but King Canute’s life still has some important lessons for our own time. After conquering England, Denmark, Norway, and part of Sweden, he forged a vast North Sea empire that made him, by the year 1030, the greatest...
America’s New Industrial Revolution
TomDispatch
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June 19, 2025
He lived over 1,000 years ago, but King Canute’s life still has some important lessons for our own time. After conquering England, Denmark, Norway, and part of Sweden, he forged a vast North Sea empire that made him, by the year 1030, the greatest...
Russia, African island nation talk about enhancing relations
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe are expanding their bilateral relationship, focusing on military, agricultural, and scientific collaboration, the Russian Embassy in the country has announced. During a...
The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban
The Travel
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July 7, 2025
The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...
From Trunks to Truffles
Abelson
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July 9, 2025
When you think of Louis Vuitton, what comes to mind? For most, it’s the monogrammed canvas, the jet-setting lifestyle, or the house’s mastery of high fashion. Credit: LVMHBut in recent years, the heritage maison has quietly been crafting a more...
What Trump’s Africa Summit Is Trying to Achieve
Foreign Policy
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July 9, 2025
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a surprise African leaders’ summit in Washington, anti-government protests turn deadly in Kenya, and Nigerian ride-hailing start-up Moove eyes...
African governments need to consider harmonising tax structures
Times Aerospace
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High taxes, inconsistent policies, and reliance on aviation revenues can stifle the development of a competitive and sustainable aviation sector. To foster greater air connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration, it is critical for...
Two crew from Hafnia Nile charged over fatal tanker collision
Seatrade Maritime News
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July 3, 2025
The Singapore-registered product tanker Hafnia Nile collided with the Sao Tome and Principe-flagged Ceres 55 km northeast of Pedra Branca, off the coast of Peninsula Malaysia in the early hours of 19 July last year. The collision resulted in the...
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...
NFA mum on Botswana Hosting Costs
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Namibia Football Association (NFA) says the NFA will not reveal how much it will pay Botswana to host Namibia’s international home matches. When approached by the Windhoek Observer, NFA interim secretary general Cassius Moetie...
Warriors make Botswana home base
New Era
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The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced that the Brave Warriors will play their upcoming international home matches in Francistown, Botswana, following a strategic partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA). This was...
Tahir Heart Institute: A Journey Of Faith, Resilience & Growth
Friday Times
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July 8, 2025
Truth be told, since joining Tahir Heart Institute in 2007, I had committed and recommitted myself to the idea of “going high” many times. This had always been with earnest prayers, seeking Allah’s much needed help, and hard work. During the long...
2 crew members charged over oil tanker collision near Pedra Branca that killed 1
Channel News Asia
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July 2, 2025
SINGAPORE: Two crew members on a Singapore-registered oil tanker have been charged over a collision that killed a man on the other vessel and badly injured another. The Singapore-registered ship Hafnia Nile collided with the Ceres I, registered...
Namibia’s Brave Warriors to Host World Cup Qualifiers in Botswana
Informante
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July 7, 2025
Maria David THE Namibia Football Association (NFA) has announced a significant partnership with the Botswana Football Association (BFA), which will see the Brave Warriors play all their home matches in Francistown, Botswana, with immediate effect....