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'I was married at 12, a mum by 14 and widow with two small children at 19'
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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August 18, 2025
Mina Khanoom is a woman who was raised in the most remote and traditional communities in Iran and her heartbreaking tale of child marriage illuminates some of the atrocities occurring in the nation today. Acclaimed journalist Tara Kangarlou's book...
OPEC Partners with African Energy Week 2025
Business Ghana
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OPEC's participation comes at a pivotal moment for African energy. Countries such as Nigeria, Algeria, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Libya – as well as emerging producers like Senegal and Namibia – already play central...
U.S. tightens visa rules for Nigerian travelers with mandatory social media disclosure
Business Insider Africa
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August 18, 2025
This new measure, which extends across most non-immigrant visa categories, reflects Washington’s growing emphasis on digital footprint checks as a tool for national security and immigration vetting. According to the disclosure on the UN mission’s...
African Weightlifting Youth Championship Kicks Off in Accra
News Ghana
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August 18, 2025
Ghana’s capital set the stage for a vibrant celebration of strength and culture as the African Junior and Youth Weightlifting Championship commenced in Accra. The opening ceremony at the Ga Mashie Hall, Trust Sports Emporium, featured dynamic...
Historic pan-African road trip kicks off in Accra today to promote visa-free Africa by 2030
MyJoyOnline
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August 18, 2025
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign has embarked on a historic 40,000-kilometre road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative spans 163 days with the core objective...
Real Equatorial Guinea Magazine celebrates ten years of commitment to information in Equatorial Guinea
Zimbabwe Independent
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The celebration was presided over by its founder and general director, Milagrosa Adá Micha Abesó, who opened the event with a personal and sincere speech, Real Equatorial Guinea Magazine celebrated its tenth anniversary with an institutional event...
'I was married at 12, a mother by 14 and a widow before I was 19'
Irish Mirror
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August 18, 2025
Mina Khanoom, a woman who grew up in one of the most rural and conservative communities in Iran, has a heart-wrenching tale of child marriage that sheds light on the ongoing atrocities in the country. Tara Kangarlou, an award-winning journalist,...
Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign launches from Accra, championing a visa-free Africa by 2030
The Herald Ghana
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August 18, 2025
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra from today, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is a 163-day road journey across Africa...
'I was 12-year-old bride, a mother at 14 and a widow before I was 19'
The Mirror
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August 18, 2025
Mina Khanoom is a woman who was raised in one of Iran's most remote and traditional communities, and her devastating experience of child marriage highlights some of the atrocities still occurring in the nation today. Acclaimed journalist Tara...
Equatorial Guinea’s economy grew by an estimated 0.9% in 2024 compared to 5.1% in 2023 – says World Bank
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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July 23, 2025
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 23 July 2025: The World Bank issued today the 2025 Equatorial Guinea Economic Update which analyses the country’s recent economic developments and outlook and highlights the importance of a comprehensive accounting of...
What Trump’s immigration crackdown means for the 2028 Olympics
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is making plans to celebrate the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, an event that will draw many thousands of people from around the world, even as he makes it harder than ever for foreign visitors to come to...
‘Power is exercised arbitrarily’: Lessons from a reporter’s arrest in Equatorial Guinea
ICIJ
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July 23, 2025
As a foreigner, it’s easy to land in trouble in Equatorial Guinea. A careless snap of a photo or a minor misstep in the maze of officialdom, with all its arbitrary permits and paperwork, quickly invites suspicion. I found this out the hard way one...
Russian Naval Training Ship Docks in Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 22, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has made port in Equatorial Guinea for its second official visit, according to African Initiative, which reported the arrival on Sunday. The vessel, part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet, was welcomed in the...
Russia’s naval ‘Smolny’ makes second stop in Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has made its second official stop in Equatorial Guinea, marking the beginning of its latest international voyage, according to reports. Part of the Baltic Fleet, the vessel was welcomed in Malabo by...
Russian training war-vessel docks in Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training ship Smolny has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for its second official visit, according to the African Initiative news agency on Sunday. The vessel, which belongs to Russia’s Baltic Fleet, was welcomed in the...
Russian Warship Makes Second Visit to Equatorial Guinea
MENAFN
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July 21, 2025
(MENAFN) The Russian naval training vessel Smolny has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for its second formal visit, according to a report by a news agency on Sunday. This ship is part of Russia’s Baltic Fleet and was welcomed in the capital city of...
Afrik Allianz To Lead The Next Wave Of Global Investments In Africa
News Ghana
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August 18, 2025
United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West...
Detained Man Says ICE Isn't Treating His Colon Cancer
The Daily Advance - North Carolina
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Los Angeles, CA (Capital & Main) Beyond the Border brings you human stories about the U.S. immigration system through original reporting from journalist Kate Morrissey and curated highlights from reporters across the country. The newsletter is...
Kaduna Hasn't Recorded Single Ethno-Religious Or Herder-Farmer Clash In Two Years —Gov Sani
Sahara Reporters
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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has declared that the state has not witnessed a single ethno-religious or herder-farmer conflict in the past two years, a development he attributes to inclusive governance and strong local leadership. Speaking on...
Gifted Iranian Armenian Christian Caught in Visa Limbo
International Christian Concern
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August 15, 2025
8/15/2025 Armenia (International Christian Concern) — Reneta Dibaj is a gifted young violinist who leads worship at Yerevan International Church in Armenia. She has big dreams of studying in the United States and serving in ministry. At 19, she’s...