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Africa: Oxfam Reaction to Icij Investigation Exposing the World Bank’s Harmful Privatization of Healthcare in Africa

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In response to the investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) revealing how World Bank-backed healthcare investments are deepening poverty and denying care in Africa, Oxfam International’s Health Policy Manager Anna Marriott said: “Oxfam is deeply alarmed by the ICIJ’s findings, which once again show how the World Bank Group and other publicly…

Nvidia hits trillion milestone in world first

Nvidia hits $4 trillion milestone in world first

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Nvidia headquarters, Santa Clara, California. Nvidia has reached the $4 trillion market capitalisation milestone, becoming the first company in the world to do so, as it outpaces the rest of the “Magnificent Seven” technology companies. The rise in the chipmaker’s share price – from $10 five years ago to more than $162 now – makes…

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Africa: Kagame – Africa Must Be Ready for New World Order

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Whether or not Africa is ready for a new world order, it must prepare to take its place in it, President Paul Kagame has said. The Head of State was speaking on Friday, July 4, during a media engagement with journalists on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of Rwanda’s liberation. Reacting to the idea…

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Africa: World Bank Country Manager Hails Liberia’s First Certified Public Sector Accountants Graduation As Landmark for Africa

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Monrovia — The World Bank’s Country Manager for Liberia, Georgia Wallen, has praised Liberia’s historic graduation of its first cohort of Certified Professional Public Sector Accountants (PPSAs), describing it as a landmark achievement not just for the country, but for the entire African continent. Speaking at the inaugural graduation ceremony hosted by the Liberia Institute…

Mbappe nets in thrilling Real Madrid win against Dortmund at Club World Cup | Football News

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Kylian Mbappe was among the scorers as the French forward continues comeback in Real Madrid’s 3-2 win against Dortmund. Kylian Mbappe’s spectacular bicycle kick was among three goals in the second-half stoppage time, as Real Madrid beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a Club World Cup quarterfinal match. The drama was not restricted to the late…

Chelsea beat Palmerias to set up Fluminense Club World Cup semi | Football News

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Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 to reach the semifinals of the FIFA Club World Cup where they will face Fluminense. A late own goal off Palmeiras defender Agustin Giay lifted Chelsea to a 2-1 victory in Philadelphia, sending the Premier League side into the Club World Cup semifinals. A shot by Chelsea’s Malo Gusto from the…

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Africa Must Help Steer the World Away From Deep-Sea Mining

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Unilateral deep-sea mining, such as that planned by the Trump administration, could have grave impacts on Africa. Under President Donald Trump, the United States’ (US) rush for critical minerals spans Ukraine, Greenland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and now the last untouched frontier – the deep sea. A recent White House executive order…

Football world mourns Diogo Jota following deadly car crash | Football

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NewsFeed The football world has paid tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, who died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday. Liverpool FC fans gathered outside Anfield to mourn his death. The 28-year-old had recently married and was the father of three children. Published On 3 Jul 20253 Jul 2025

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Africa: Fixing the House the World Built – a Realistic Plan for UN Reform

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New York — I’ve spent much of my life in the machinery of international development, navigating acronyms, crises, and committee rooms with stale coffee. Through it all–amid war zones, climate summits, and remote island consultations–one institution has remained constant: the United Nations. Revered, ridiculed, relied upon. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: the UN, in its…

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Africa: It’s Time to Finance Our Future and ‘Change Course’, Guterres Tells World Leaders in Sevilla

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“We’re here in Sevilla to change course,” the UN chief told world leaders on Monday, calling on them to grasp a once-in-a-decade opportunity to close a $4 trillion financing gap facing developing countries to meet sustainable development goals – and build a better world for all. António Guterres issued his clarion call noting that sustainable…