Afreximbank’s Former President Professor Benedict Oramah & Board Member, Dr. Kevin Greenidge Accorded ‘Honorary Order of the Freedom of Barbados’ During Barbados’ 59th Independence Anniversary Celebrations

Afreximbank’s Former President Professor Benedict Oramah & Board Member, Dr. Kevin Greenidge Accorded ‘Honorary Order of the Freedom of Barbados’ During Barbados’ 59th Independence Anniversary Celebrations

The award, one of the nation’s highest honours for international figures, recognised Prof. Oramah’s dedication, pivotal role, and strategic leadership in expanding trade and investment relations between the Member States of Afreximbank and Barbados. Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados and longtime Afreximbank board member, was equally honoured with the Order…

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Africa: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Named Africa’s Political Leader of the Year

Africa: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Named Africa’s Political Leader of the Year

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been named Africa’s political leader of the year by the African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Persons of the Year 2025 Awards, while minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao has been recognised as Africa’s public health champion of the year. The awards, regarded as Africa’s premier public-choice recognition programme, follow a…

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Why is US President Trump threatening Venezuela’s President Maduro?

Why is US President Trump threatening Venezuela’s President Maduro?

Vanessa BuschschlüterLatin America editor, BBC News Online Reuters US President Donald Trump has been ramping up pressure on Venezuela’s leader, President Nicolás Maduro. The Trump administration has doubled the reward for information leading to Maduro’s capture, and its warships are within striking distance of Venezuela. Dozens of people have been killed in attacks on boats…

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Afreximbank’s Former President Professor Benedict Oramah & Board Member, Dr. Kevin Greenidge Accorded ‘Honorary Order of the Freedom of Barbados’ During Barbados’ 59th Independence Anniversary Celebrations

Africa: AU Recognizes Angolan President Leadership in Defending Children’s Rights

Luanda — High-ranking African individuals recognized on Saturday, in Maseru, Lesotho, the leadership of the Angolan President João Lourenço in mediating conflicts, strengthening human rights and protecting children in crisis contexts. High-ranking African figures defended this during the Conference commemorating the 35th anniversary of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child….

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Netanyahu writes to Israeli president requesting pardon in corruption cases | News

Netanyahu writes to Israeli president requesting pardon in corruption cases | News

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, The Israeli leader is up against three cases of corruption, including receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts. Published On 30 Nov 202530 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing longrunning corruption cases, has submitted a formal pardon request to President…

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak resigns after home raided by anti-corruption officials

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak resigns after home raided by anti-corruption officials

The Ukrainian President’s chief of staff Andriy Yermak, who was also part of Ukraine’s peace deal negotiations with the U.S., has resigned after his home was raided in a major investigation into corruption in the country. Two national agencies investigating a $100 million energy sector corruption scandal involving top Ukrainian officials in the country said…

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