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Published on Jul 3, 2025

Burkina Faso: the African nation proudly forcing journalists into the army, By Sadibou Marong

Captain Ibrahim Traoré Since Zongo’s announcement, no evidence has emerged to confirm that the three journalists were indeed conscripted — they may be locked up, or worse. Yet, four months after his statement, on 24 March, three more journalists, Guezouma …

Source: Premium Times - Neutral
Published on 16:41 GMT

ECOWAS and its survival

Let me begin by congratulating the government and people of Ghana on the occasion of this year’s Republic Day celebrations. I must also commend the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Teshie, for organising this lecture. As you may be aware, …

Source: Daily Trust - Indeterminate
Published on 14:10 GMT

Mali Coup Leader Gets Five-Year Term Renewable ‘As Many Times As Necessary’

Mali’s transitional parliament has granted the country’s military ruler, Gen Assimi Goïta, a new five-year presidential term that can be renewed indefinitely, cementing his grip on power and dashing hopes for an imminent return to democratic rule. The …

Source: Sahara Reporters - Left-wing
Published on 12:49 GMT

Mali govt approves five more years in power for military leader Goita

General Assimi Goïta, Mali’s military leader, has been granted a five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, renewable without elections. The junta commander, who has seized power twice, pledged to restore democracy last year, but it …

Source: TVC News Nigeria - Pro-Government
Published on 08:41 GMT

Mali coup leader granted five-year term in power

Mali's military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has been granted a five-year presidential term by the transitional parliament, which is renewable without elections. The junta leader, who has seized power twice, had promised the return of democracy last year, …

Source: BBC - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 1, 2025

Democracy Is Not Dead – But It Must Be Reborn

Democracy is in retreat. Across continents, long-standing institutions are crumbling, civic freedoms are under siege, and autocrats are rewriting the rules of engagement. In country after country, from Hungary to Myanmar, the United Staes to Sudan leaders …

Source: Africa.com - Center-left
Published on Jul 1, 2025

Democracy must serve citizens, not just electoral cycles — Prof. Manuh

An Academic and a Senior Fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Prof. Emerita Takyiwaa Manuh has called for a shift in focus from electoral cycles to ensure that democracy serves the needs of the people. “We must ensure that …

Source: Graphic - Neutral
Published on Jul 3, 2025

Seymour criticises Waititi for 'insane views' on African leader

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has labelled Te Pāti Māori a threat to democracy after its co-leader Rawiri Waititi declared a West African military ruler to be his "modern day hero". Burkina Faso's leader Ibrahim Traoré has grown in …

Source: Otago Daily Times - Neutral
Published on Jul 3, 2025

“Hero”: Waititi Praises Dictator

“Rawiri Waititi once said he’s not a fan of democracy. We need to start taking take him seriously,” says ACT MP Simon Court, responding to the news that Rawiri Waititi’s ‘hero’ is dictator Ibrahim Traoré. "Ibrahim Traoré is a Marxist dictator who …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 3, 2025

David Seymour criticises Rawiri Waititi for ‘insane views’ about African leader Ibrahim Traoré

The post provoked the ire of the Act Party’s leader, who cited it as evidence of Te Pāti Māori’s “insane views”. “Rawiri Waititi once said he’s not a fan of democracy. We need to take him seriously,” a spokesperson for Seymour said in a statement. “His …

Source: The New Zealand Herald - Neutral
Published on Jul 3, 2025

Obasanjo Warns ECOWAS in Crisis After Sahel Exit

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for urgent action to halt military coups undermining democracy across West Africa. Speaking at a Republic Day Lecture in Accra on Thursday, July 3, 2025, Obasanjo described the Economic Community of …

Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 3, 2025

Call On All Africans To Condemn Israel’s Destabilisation Plan In The Sahel Region Of Africa

3rd July, 2025 Today the relative peace and political stability in the Sahel region have come under serious threat made by the current Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli Prime Minister in a video that has gone viral through the …

Source: Scoop - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 3, 2025

David Seymour criticises Rawiri Waititi for 'insane views' about African leader Ibrahim Traoré

Rawiri Waititi has praised an African leader who has become popular as a symbol of resistance to the West. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has labelled Te Pāti Māori a threat to democracy after its co-leader Rawiri Waititi …

Source: RNZ - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 3, 2025

AS PRESIDENT BIO HEADS ECOWAS

If there is renewed commitment to leadership, West Africa can surmount its pressing issues, writes MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE The 67th Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States ended last month in …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 2, 2025

NALAG President urges ECOWAS and AU to act on Togo crisis before it’s too late

By Jacob Aggrey As Ghana marked its first Republic National Thanksgiving Day on July 1, the President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), Hon. Alfred Asiedu Adjei, used the occasion to reflect on the country’s peaceful …

Source: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Kevin Okoth: The Pessimist’s Optimist

Achille Mbembe’s On the Postcolony, first published in French in 2000, changed the direction of postcolonial studies. Since then, he has gained a loyal readership across the political spectrum (his admirers include Emmanuel Macron and Judith Butler), and …

Source: London Review of Books - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2025

Fortifying ‘golden alliance’ - Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana

India was historically referred to as a “golden sparrow” due to its immense wealth, prosperity, vibrant arts, culture and architecture, particularly pre-British rule. The title also accentuates the significant wealth and influence India held in the ancient …

Source: Graphic - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2025

How Europe Committed Seppuku

As I wrote in several articles, my sojourn in Europe was a culture shock on many levels. The most profound was how Europeans separate their rhetoric from their actions. To them, there seems to be no problem with saying things that are refuted by what they …

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on Jul 2, 2025

NALAG President appeals to ECOWAS, AU to intervene in Togo’s crisis

By Albert Allotey ‎‎Accra, July 02, GNA – Mr Alfred Asiedu Adjei, the President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has called on ECOWAS and the African Union to act immediately to bring the political tension in Togo to an …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 14:58 GMT

iVoice Launches Global Direct Democracy Platform, Empowering Citizens to Take Control of Their Future

iVoice is building a global movement of direct democracy warriors & changemakers, empowering citizens to vote and pledge for a better world through the UNSDGs. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era when control …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 19:26 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Media briefing on occasion of Stave Visit by resident Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria

Your Excellency, President Alexander Van der Bellen, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Ambassadors, Senior officials, Members of the media, Ladies and gentlemen, As you are aware, Your Excellency, South Africans are today mourning the passing of our former …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 19:26 GMT

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Official Talks with President Van Der Bellenn on State Visit by Austria

Your Excellency, President Alexander van der Bellen, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Ambassadors, Members of delegations, Senior officials, On behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of South Africa, it is my pleasure to welcome you on this …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

Minister Nomakhosazana Meth delivers 2025/26 Budget Vote for Employment and Labour

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth delivered her 2025/26 Budget Vote in which she spelled out initiatives to alleviate unemployment, policy interventions, deliver social protection and strengthen the institutional capacity. Delivering …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 15:56 GMT

Premier Mandla Ndlovu mourns pasing of former Deputy President of the Republic, David Mabuza

The Mpumalanga Premier, Mr Mandla Ndlovu, says the death of the former Deputy President of the Republic, Mr David Mabuza, is a blow to the country and the province in particular. Mabuza’s passing was confirmed by the President of the Republic of South …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 15:42 GMT

Governor Newsom proclaims Independence Day 2025

PROCLAMATION Each year on the Fourth of July, we celebrate the day our founders stood up to tyranny and formed a new nation founded on the principles of equality, freedom, and opportunity. Since then, Americans have fought and died to safeguard the promise …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 12:43 GMT

Minister Senzo Mchunu: South African Police Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Salutations and introduction Honourable Speaker Honourable Deputy Speaker His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa (in absentia) His Excellency, the Deputy President Paul Mashatile Cabinet Colleagues Deputy Ministers, Mr Cassel Mathale and Dr Polly …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 12:42 GMT

Minister Ronald Lamola: Pre-Budget International Relations and Cooperation Media Briefing

Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to help …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 18:54 GMT

Minister Julien Paluku Accelerates President Tshisekedi’s Vision through U.S.–DRC Mineral Partnership and AGOA Renewal

HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- H.E. Julien Paluku, the Minister of Foreign Trade of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is proud to submit this testimony for the Annual Review of the Eligibility of Sub- …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 16:06 GMT

Dalai Lama’s 90th: A Global Celebration of Compassion, Peace, and Wisdom

Real-Time Content, Celebrity Wishes, Stories and Media Access Begins July 5th WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On July 6, millions worldwide will unite in celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama — a …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 08:50 GMT

Azerbaijan shows ‘flagrant disregard’ for international law, CSI tells UN

CSI again urges Human Rights Council to appoint special rapporteur for Nagorno Karabakh GENEVA, GE, SWITZERLAND, July 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the nearly 22 months since Azerbaijan expelled 120,000 ethnic Armenians from their homeland in …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 13:59 GMT

OSCE welcomes the adoption of the Strategy for Integrated Border Management 2025–2029

SARAJEVO, 04 July 2025 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) welcomes the adoption of the Strategy for Integrated Border Management 2025–2029 and its accompanying Action Plan at yesterday’s BiH Council of Ministers session. This important …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 13:59 GMT

OSCE training on arms control enhances border security in Turkmenistan

An OSCE-organized training course on Combatting Illicit Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW), Conventional Ammunition (CA) and Explosives took place from 1 to 4 July 2025 in Ashgabat. The OSCE Centre in Ashgabat, in close co-operation with …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 23:40 GMT

Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association Releases 2025 End of Legislative Session Report

The Washington State Bowling Proprietors Association (WSBPA) announced the release of its comprehensive 2025 End of Legislative Session Report, SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Washington State Bowling …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 22:39 GMT

CALDA Files Federal Lawsuit to Block Texas’ SB 17 — A New Land Ban Alleged to Target Chinese Americans

Lawsuit seeks to strike down SB 17, citing historic parallels to exclusionary land laws from the 1890s HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Chinese American Legal Defense Alliance (CALDA), a non-profit organization …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 07:27 GMT

OSCE Secretary General concludes visit to Paris

PARIS, 3 July 2025 — OSCE Secretary General Feridun H. Sinirlioğlu concluded his official visit to Paris where he met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, and other high-level officials at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and at …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 19:17 GMT

A Game-Changer for US Medical Manufacturing - AMMA Welcomes Final Passage of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

These changes ensure that America meets its needs domestically for masks, gloves, gowns, ventilators, and essential medical devices. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Medical Manufacturers Association (AMMA) …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 18:18 GMT

Congress Passes H.R. 1, Delivering Major Support for Federal Law Enforcement and Thomson Federal Prison

THOMSON, IL, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Congress has passed H.R. 1, a significant legislative package aimed at strengthening federal law enforcement, with a focus on addressing the staffing crisis at Thomson Federal Prison …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 17:18 GMT

Liberland Announces July 2025 Congressional Election Results

Seven Global Leaders Elected Through Blockchain-Based Democratic System LIBERLAND, SERBIA, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Free Republic of Liberland today announced the results of its fourth Congressional Election, conducted entirely …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

SlapBak Drops the Mic with 'It’s Only America' — The Protest Anthem of a Generation

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a cultural moment where shouting often replaces listening and ideology overshadows empathy, SlapBak frontman Jara Harris is making noise for all the right reasons. The band’s …

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Published on July 4, 2025 - 01:32 GMT

OSCE Ambassadors reaffirm unwavering support to Ukraine during visit to Kyiv

KYIV, 3 JULY 2025 – A delegation of Ambassadors from OSCE participating States concluded a visit to Kyiv yesterday, reaffirming their steadfast support for Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression. Co-hosted by the Finnish OSCE Chairpersonship and …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Siila Watt-Cloutier Offers Radical Hope in a New Podcast Series

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) at the University of Victoria is proud to present A Radical Act of Hope, a new podcast featuring the story of Inuk climate …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 12:22 GMT

PATG Creates Advisory Board to Guide Critical Tax, Economic Policies for Family Offices, Successful Family Businesses

Five Member Group Offers Private Equity, Entrepreneur, and Legal Insights WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Policy and Taxation Group, advocates on Capitol Hill for family offices and successful family-owned …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 12:10 GMT

Georgia Celebrates Third Year of Muslim American Heritage Month, Leading National Recognition

Voices of Muslims (VoM) continues advocacy as Georgia sets precedent for nationwide Muslim American heritage recognition ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Georgia marks its third consecutive year celebrating Muslim …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 10:24 GMT

CSR Europe Welcomes New Board and Reaffirms its Commitment to Turning Sustainability into Value at 2025 General Assembly

A new leadership cycle begins as members, policymakers, and partners align on the path from compliance to competitiveness. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the face of regulatory complexity, shifting global ESG narratives …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 09:58 GMT

CSI Backs Swiss Peace Initiative for Nagorno Karabakh in DC

Eibner Joins Swiss Parliamentarians and ex-Armenian Foreign Minister for Congressional Briefing WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Next week, CSI’s President John Eibner will join two Swiss members of parliament - …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 19:03 GMT

Israel at War: Regional Reverberations and Political Fallout

Dr. Yoel Guzansky, associate fellow at MEI and senior research fellow at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to unpack the military and political implications of Israel’s 12-day war with Iran. In …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 18:36 GMT

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: UNHCR calls for urgent funding for refugees in Egypt ― EU co-operation with ‘dodgy’ Libyan ...

|Published on: 3rd July 2025|Categories: News| The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has issued an urgent appeal for increased international funding to support the rising number of refugees in Egypt. European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and …

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